Steve Black Sport, Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage Therapist

02/06/2025

This is why I love my job so much, being able to help people in so many different ways is amazing, Matthew Dean was a pleasure to get you back running again.

03/05/2025

With only 17,000 ballot places actually available, you have to be very lucky to get a place next year Wow!!! 😮

A WORLD RECORD-BREAKING BALLOT! 🌎

Over 1.1 million of you entered the ballot for the 2026 TCS London Marathon — the highest number ever in our history and a new world record! 🔥 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

Thank you to every single one of you dreaming of that iconic 26.2 miles through London. ❤️

27/04/2025

Good luck to all my clients running in the London Marathon today, you’ve all done the training now enjoy your day, it’s going to be a warm one so don’t forget the sun screen and stay hydrated. I will hopefully see you all I will be at miles 7, 15 and 20 to cheer you on. 🏃‍♂️ 🏃🏻 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🥇 🥈 🥉

23/04/2025

The most important bit of information for London marathon this Sunday 🤣🥇🍻 🍷 🎉

The best London Marathon pubs within a mile of the finish line 🍻

Find out in the comments below 👇️

06/04/2025

A few changes to London marathon starting areas

New for London Marathon 2025:
There are 5 Assembly Areas – Blue, Green, Pink, Red and Yellow – and 3 Start Lines – Blue, Pink and Red 🇬🇧

Your bib will match your Assembly Area.
Blue and Green assemble at Blue Start, Pink at Pink Start, and Red and Yellow at Red Start 🛣️

TCS London Marathon
Abbott World Marathon Majors

28/03/2025

All London Marathon runners, for the first time this year, you had to tick a box to say whether you wanted a medal or not. Why wouldn’t anyone want one? 🤷🏼‍♂️ Please check your account to make sure you ticked that box to avoid disappointment at the finish line.

You can request a change to your medal options until 1600 on Tuesday 22 April.

27/03/2025

With only four weeks to go until the London Marathon 😧, I thought this was a great guide to planning your race day. Remember, all the training you’ve done is the hardest part—the marathon itself is your lap of honor for all your hard work! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️🥇

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How to Survive a Marathon🏃💥

A marathon is not just a test of endurance—it’s a test of discipline, patience, and mental strength. The difference between finishing strong and breaking down comes down to preparation and strategy.

1⃣ Start slow. The energy at the start line will tempt you to push the pace, but holding back in the early miles will keep you from burning out later. A marathon is won in the second half, not the first.

2⃣ Stay fueled and hydrated. Dehydration and energy depletion will end your race early. Take in fluids and fuel consistently, even before you feel like you need them.

3️⃣ Prepare for the mental battle. At some point, exhaustion will set in. Your legs will want to stop. Your mind will look for excuses. Break the race into smaller sections and focus on just getting through the next mile.

4⃣ Walking Is not failing. If needed, controlled walk breaks can help you manage fatigue and finish stronger. The goal is to keep moving forward.

5⃣ Expect the wall—and push through it. When everything hurts and the finish line feels impossible, remember why you started. You trained for this. Trust your preparation and keep going.

6⃣ Listen to your body. Pushing through discomfort is part of the race, but there’s a difference between pain and real danger. If you feel dizzy, disoriented, or in serious distress, stop.

Remember, no finish line is worth risking your health.

20/03/2025

Wow no finishers this year after a record breaking 5 finished it in 2024, to enhance its reputation as still the most brutal race in the world.

After a record-breaking 2024 saw five finishers, this year the field was devastated by the conditions and enhanced challenges

16/03/2025

Good luck to all my clients running the Colchester Half Marathon today! Hopefully, I’ll see you all out on the course. Keep an eye out for me spectating—I’ll be around mile 1, mile 6, and near the finish. You’ve all trained hard for this, so now enjoy the run!
🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻

13/03/2025

I attended an interesting webinar last night on assessing runners after an injury for a return to running—maybe I should actually take the advice for once! 🤣



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10/03/2025

There’s nothing quite like running the London Marathon – and to help you prepare, we’ve broken down each section of the iconic 26.2-mile course.

Head to the comments below for all the details 👇️

08/03/2025

A really interesting article on Jeffin whether you are a couch to 5k runner or an experienced marathon runner definitely worth a read.

What is it about that 30-second break that makes it appropriate for all types of runners?