A team of volunteers from The Massage Clinic was on hand offering massage treatments to runners competing in Exmouth’s BMAF Champs race on Sunday 02 October 2011, all in aid of charity.
For the beginning of October, the unseasonal beautiful weather didn’t provide the perfect conditions for the runners and there were more obstacles than expected as the seafront was packed with people and cars all enjoying a Sunday! But these concerns didn’t impact the great buzz and bonhomie with competitors putting in great personal and team performances on the day.
Therapists provided pre-event treatments to help runners prepare for high intensity activity by loosening the muscles and stimulating oxygen and blood flow as part of the warm up routine. While many runners took advantage of post-event massage to aid their recovery by reducing muscle soreness and fatigue and releasing the build-up of lactic acid and other waste products that are generated with exercise.
The team would like to thank SW Vets organisers John Perratt and Ken Ballam, as well as Lyn Goulder and the management of The Pavilion who very kindly offered the team a set up space inside their main hall.
On the day the team accepted donations for Force, a local cancer charity, raising £110.
