Mitchinhovepark

04/06/2025

Wednesdays is working at The Brighton Academy supporting 300 + students remain robust and injury free during their 3 year performing arts and musical theatre degree. The pro of this gig is that I get a piano in my treatment room!
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15/04/2025

Is your child suddenly experiencing muscle or joint pain? Around ages 11–13, this is often linked to growth spurts and puberty, a completely normal part of development, especially in active kids.
At my clinic, I regularly see young athletes with these growing pains. With 20+ years experience (and having two sporting kids too) I help guide kids (and their parents!) through this phase, supporting their development while keeping them active, injury-free, and confident in their sport. If your child is feeling sore or picking up more ni**les than usual, let’s chat. Early support can make all the difference.

04/04/2025

The run’s done! You’ve made it across the finish line, so what now? Here are my top tips to best embrace the après 26.2 aftermath:
Give your feet a break. Pack a pair of slippers or flip flops in your finish bag. After hours in your running shoes, you’ll want to switch into something more comfortable as soon as possible.
Cold water therapy. If your marathon finishes by the beach (like Brighton), don’t underestimate the relief of getting waist deep in the sea. The pebbles and shingle might be a challenge on the way down, but trust me, it’s worth it!
Rehydrate before you celebrate. Hydration is key, especially if you plan to toast your achievement with a beer or a glass of fizz. I used Dioralyte (available at chemists), it’s just as effective as other electrolytes but much cheaper.
Ice bath = game changer. Once you’re home, an ice bath (or even just a cold bath) can help reduce discomfort and minimize soreness the next day.
Post marathon aches are normal. Don’t panic if you wake up with knee, hip, or foot discomfort. Your body has been through a lot, and this reaction is completely normal.
Book a post race massage. A few days after the race, treat your legs to a sports massage. It’ll help you move more comfortably, you can discuss any potential injuries or concerns and give you another chance to show off your medal!
Take your time getting back to running. Don’t rush back too soon. When you do, use those first few runs to reflect on your incredible achievement. You’re now part of an elite group of marathon finishers! If you have any questions or concerns or like to book in for a post race treatment, please visit www.mitchinhovepark.com

02/04/2025

First Marathon? Here’s how to get the very best from your day.
1. Hydrate today. Start drinking plenty of water throughout the week, but don’t overdo it on race morning unless you want to spend half the race in the portaloo queue!
2. Rest Up. This is not the week for DIY projects or major life tasks. Give your body the downtime it needs to hit the start line feeling fresh and ready.
3. Stick to Familiar Foods. Now is not the time to try new cuisines or indulge in rich meals. Keep it simple, avoid alcohol, and fuel your body with what it knows.
4. Don’t Overfuel on Race Morning. A heavy breakfast + nerves + adrenaline = disaster. Eat well in the days leading up, but keep race morning light to avoid stomach issues.
5. Start Slow, Seriously! The excitement will make you want to bolt out of the gates, but trust me, pacing is everything. Hold back early, and you’ll be overtaking people later.
6. Nail Your Finish Line Photo. 26 miles later, your legs feel like lead, but there’s still 0.2 to go! Wipe the sweat, fix your hair, and make sure your finish line pic is one for the album!
Most importantly, have fun! Take in the crowds, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy every mile. It’ll be in the rearview mirror before you know it!
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02/04/2025

First marathon coming up? Allow me to provide you with a few dos and donts to get the very best when popping your marathon cherry!
1. Hydration
Don’t wait until race day to start hydrating. Drink plenty of water throughout the week in the lead up but avoid overhydrating on the race morning or you’ll be stopping for a loo break every five minutes!
2. Rest up
This is not the week for DIY projects, moving house, or clearing out the attic. Do nothing this week that may place unnecessary stress on your body. Let’s get to the race line fully recharged and race ready!
3. Stick to the Foods you know.
Now is not the time to try out a new tapas bar or try sushi for the first time. Avoid rich foods, unfamiliar dishes, and especially alcohol the night before. Cocktails and marathons don’t mix.
4. Don’t Overfuel on Race Morning
Pre race nerves will already have your stomach churning if you happen to get any sleep at all, (and don’t worry bout that either). Over eating in the morning can leave you feeling bloated and alongside the adrenaline rush, you’ll find yourself stuck in tye endless portaloo queue at the start of the race! Don’t worry too much about breakfast, rely on taking on some good wholesome meals over Friday and Saturday.
5. Start Slow, Seriously, Start Slow!
The excitement at the start line is infectious, and 75% of first time marathon runners go out too fast, only to crash later. Don’t be one of them. Stick to your planned race pace. by halfway, you’ll be overtaking plenty of those who burned out early.
6. Nail Your Finish Line Photo
You’ve conquered 26 miles, your legs feel like Hoover bags, you’re exhausted, but there’s still 0.2 to go. Use that final stretch to freshen up, fix your hair, wipe that dried saliva and sweat marks from around your mouth and look presentable. You don’t want your finish line photo to resemble a scene from the walking dead!

Most important, have fun, look around, take in the crowds, enjoy the journey. It’ll be in the wing mirror before you know it!
If you have any questions pre race about anything, message, text me, call me, let me show you how I can help. Www.MitchinHovePark.Com

31/03/2025

Brighton Marathon runners… it’s your final week! Run less, drink more, wear sunscreen!

27/03/2025

26/03/2025

Anxious about race day? Questioning whether you’ve done enough time on your feet? You’re not alone. In the weeks leading up to a marathon, many runners experience ‘maranoia’, that creeping paranoia that you haven’t trained enough, that every little ni**le is a race ending injury, or that some unforeseen disaster will derail months of preparation. Suddenly, those skipped runs loom large, tapering feels like you’re losing fitness, and even a minor sniffle has you convinced you’ll be sidelined. But take a breath. Trust the training you have done, remind yourself that rest is as crucial as the miles, and focus on what you can control. Maranoia is just your brain playing tricks on you, you’ve banked the mileage. There’s little more you can do to be the best version of yourself for the race day, but there’s plenty you can do to give it all away!