Another fabulous marathon came to an end yesterday with the rain holding out until 4pm! The physiotherapists were out in force helping those with cramps, sore knees, ankles, back pain and lots of other injuries. After last year we were keen to have more physiotherapists helping at our particular post and my wish came true. We had a team of 4 physio’s and 4 physiotherapy students writing our notes as we were hands on. The day started with a debrief from the wonderful St John’s Ambulance te...

5k, 10k, half marathon, marathons and beyond!

The marathon is one week away and this year I am providing my services again as a physiotherapist at mile 20.5. In one of my previous blogs I wrote about my experience from last year and how wonderful yet challenging it was – and I wasn’t even running! I have never run a marathon myself and believe it requires dedication, motivation and skill. Last year I signed up to one 5k, two 10k runs and a half marathon. After the second 10k run I develo...

Last year I participated in one of the hardest working days of my life - physio'ing for the London Marathon! After a de-brief myself and a colleague walked from the tube station on the Isle of Dogs to Mile Post 17. The weather forecast for that day was hot so we were pleased to be placed with a large selection of St John's ambulance crew members. The day started early, about 8am so we could prepare. Then he race started with the wheelchair athletes, the competition men and women, who all look...