New designs.. I've never confessed to be a DIY expert or even any good at it. However, I'm quite proud of what I have achieved with the clinic over the last 4 years having started with a concrete shell and completing all work myself. This month I'm shifting it up a gear and designing a cool new feature wall. There's still a way to go but I can't wait to have it all painted and looking fresh! 

1. Let others pass you at the start! We all know most runners go off too fast so if you’re being passed just a little by other runners you’re probably bang on pace. 
2. Don’t change too much!You’ll have heard before that you shouldn’t try anything different on race day and in the most part that’s true. Don’t suddenly decide to use a different gel you’ve never tried, don’t have something for breakfast you’ve not eaten before, don’t suddenly decide to run a pace that’s a lot quicker. 
3. However you need to be adaptable! If there are adverse weather conditions you may need to change your expectations and therefore you pace. Take control and change it in your mind before you start and don’t get forced to do so half way through. If you’re not feeling great then plan for it before the race starts. 
4. ​Stick to the planYou will have most definitely trained hard for this and practiced your marathon pace. You’ll have an idea of what time you’re aiming for and what time you’ll be going through half way in etc. Stick to it (take into account point 2) and don’t get carried away early in the race. You will feel amazing in the first 10 - 15 miles but remember it’s 26.2 so keep composed and have a smooth race rather than a horrendous struggle at the end because you pushed too early. The last 6 miles are going to be hard so don’t make it even harder.
5. Try to appreciate the atmosphere!  You want to be able to remember at least a few landmarks and most importantly the crowds. Unless you’re a movie/ rock star, you’ll rarely have that many people cheering for you. 
6. Use the loo before the race! Try to get in a last minute visit to the loo before the race starts. You’ll not just reduce your chances of having to stop in the race but also be lighter 😊 
7. Breath, relax and smile! Easier said than done right? Consciously trying some relaxed breathing and smiling will likely settle your nerves. Nerves are your friend as long as you’re able to control them. 

HAVE AN AMAZING RACE

Well what an incredible experience. To work as a Physiotherapist at the highest level of sport is simply extrordinary. My role across the whole games was on the field of play teams. This mean being first on the pitch/playing area when serious injury occurs. It meant working with some unbelievably talented medical staff and boy did I learn a lot! From consultant emergency doctors, advanced critical care paramedics to other fellow Physiotherapist who work in elite sport, I worked with the lot. 
At the rugby 7's I was pitchside and got to work with the elite level of rugby and the medical protocols that go alongside that. From precise extrication of players off the pitch, to fast and thorough assessment of seriously injured players and head injury assessment. We trained for 2 hours before ever game to ensure the team were spot on with all procedures. I then moved across to the Judo where I was again right on the edge of the action ready to attend to the most serious injuries. After that was my debut at the Alexander Stadium for the athletics where we I was involved in treating the athletes across all disciplines from elite runners, long jumpers, pole vaulters, and shot putters from Team GB and across the commonwealth. 
It was an honour to work with the best of the best. Not just the most elite athletes but also the most elite medical professionals. I learnt a tremendous amount that I have subsequently brought back into my clinic and aim to give all my patients the same elite treatment. 

I’m really proud to once again be the sponsor for the Tavistock Athletic Club Tavistock Town Relays. Supporting local athletics is something I feel strongly about and it’s a privilege to be in a position to be able to directly support and promote athletics to all abilities with this amazing event.
Hope to see lots of you at the event.
Full details here: www.tavistockathletics.co.uk/events/tavy-relays