M. Hughes Sport Massage Therapy

31/08/2025

Great to watch Accrington Stanley Women v Penrith A.F.C today and to show support for sponsored athlete Isobel Tillotson and the Stanley Women. Great 4-1 win!. Well done Izzy 🙌 well done Stanley 👏⚽️

24/08/2025

Well done Accrington Stanley Women FC and well done Isobel on your goal 👏👏👏

12/08/2025

This is a true celebration and probably
the best kind of example of what I consider to be the very upmost and most rewarding aspect of my work. This is also a post I have been looking forward to and am so very chuffed to be writing, because I know all to well of the long journey and how much it all means.

Today , my first client of the day is none less than Mr Andy Lamb, as the date has come to reunite with him for his usual monthly recovery / maintenance treatment. Except this is no ordinary monthly treatment.

The term “Legend “ is often inappropriately and casually dispensed these days, but since our last appointment and his final prep treatment, a monumental goal has been accomplished! I am really looking forward to seeing my long term friend and client with a new found respect and pride this morning as he has joined the ranks of the incredible by completing the famous Montane Lakeland 50 Ultra.

Andy’s family are very lovely and we go back quite a long way. Let me tell you, to be in a room with his proud family this morning as they debriefed me on their experience tracking him and supporting his efforts whilst simultaneously hearing Andy cut in with epic little memories and stories that describe the journey, wow, I could almost live it out and I was in total awe. In fact, it was impossible not to feel quite emotional with them. An amazing congratulations poster (hand made by his family) featured snap shots and images and alongside Andy’s narrative, was simply incredible to see and hear. This is a special one this is ! It’s a result for all of us that put the graft in and occasionally get the shot at something truly incredible.

I’ve been very fortunate to work with many endurance athletes at many levels in my work and I’ve seen them come and go for prep and when they return (hopefully victorious!) for recovery treatments, from some of the biggest events in the world. It’s always brilliant albeit surreal ..(sometimes daunting and nerve wracking!) to be a little part of the support group and as thus , their journey.

Andy is one of those ace guys within the local running community that is well known and respected by so many and it’s a total win when we see these type of achievements. Andy won’t mind me sharing with you that his prep was far from text book perfect and it was always going to be a huge challenge,

Andy’s words from his Strava account:-

“Montane Lakeland 50, almost 24 hours of continuous pootling over some seriously tough terrain, feet are now absolutely shredded but me and my mate Mark finished it 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 I’m well chuffed that at 62 years of age this old bu**er can still physically pass the test”.

But…It’s so much more than that though, this is inspirational stuff ! His mentality is that of a fighter and I knew he was never going there to fail. Together with another legend and good friend Mark Walsh, they battled night and day over massive elevation and multi terrain (both technical and challenging) and won both the mental and physical battle to get through this total beast and do both thier families and the running community incredibly proud.

I know Andy, I know the journey continues for Andy. He’s far from done! No spoilers from me but what I can say is that he is planning further epic adventures and I am very proud to call him a friend and continue to have him as a client. I look forward to supporting him in upcoming future conquests and all that is left to say is that tonight I raise a glass and say “Well done Lamby…Bloody Legend!”

Very proud of you 👏

01/08/2025

I’m very proud to sponsor Isobel for the upcoming season. She is immensely dedicated, talented and continually trains hard. Here’s hoping for a great season for Isobel and Accrington Stanley Women FC. The women’s game really needs your support to keep growing, so if you are in the position to be able to help, I highly recommend considering one of the support packages to help out a player. Go Isobel & the Stanley Women ! 👏⚽️

Player Sponsor Announcement 🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome M. Hughes Sport Massage Therapy as a Bronze Sponsor for Isobel Tillotson this season! ❤️⚽️

A huge thank you to M. Hughes Sport Massage Therapy for supporting Isobel and backing the team.

📣 Interested in sponsoring a player this season?
Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities post for all the details and get involved today!

28/07/2025

Big recovery treatment this morning for long term client and friend Mark Walsh. Absolutely proud of what he keeps on achieving… a real experienced ultra / endurance athlete and one of the strongest mindsets you’ll see. He once again completed the formidable Montane Lakeland 50.

The Lakeland 50 is one the greatest ultra trail challenges in Europe, perhaps the world. It’s a fact that 40-50% of the 100 mile competitors don’t finish the course, 80-90% of those drop out prior to or ‘at’ half way. Many great ultra runners have started the 100 course and found it just too difficult, too demanding.. half of the course was ‘enough’. The Lakeland 50 is ‘half of the course’, it’s almost double the distance of a marathon, it’s on rough terrain and there’s almost 3000m of ascent to deal with.

The route starts from the Northern end of Ullswater within the grand Dalemain Estate before following the Eastern shore line as far as Howtown. A quick climb and descent followed by a trek along the banks of Haweswater sees you at Mardale Head. The route from here visits Long Sleddale, Kentmere, Ambleside, Langdale and Tilberthwaite before the final climb and descent to the finish at Coniston.

Absolutely epic! Well done as always Mark. Glad to play a small part in your support, prep and recovery. Congratulations on taming this beast again and look forward for whatever comes next in your incredible journey.

Tremendous 👏🥂

14/04/2025

** Treatment Fees** Hey Everyone, hope you are all enjoying the sunshine of spring☀️🕶️ Just letting you all know that I’m finally adjusting my prices up a little to bring me inline and to cover the usual inevitable rising costs. From 1st May 2025, a single treatment will be £40.

As always, I’ve held off as long as possible, but I am confident I remain very competitive in my fees and will be continuing to give value and quality as there is never a charge for assessments or advice and my standard treatment will remain at the duration of at least a 45 minute session. Thanks for your continued loyalty and support as always, it’s very much appreciated 🙏

See you all soon….Mick

24/12/2024

🌲Merry Christmas 🥂

Wishing all of my clients and friends a beautiful, happy and peaceful festive time. Sincere thanks for all the kindness, tips and Christmas gifts i’ve received. Your loyalty and continuing support is massively appreciated as always. Small businesses will never take this for granted, I assure you! It’s been another terrific year (but more about that in my next post towards new year). For now, I raise a glass to you all and hope tomorrow is wonderful. 👍❤️💙x Mick (M.Hughes Sport Therapy)

19/09/2024

Another recovery treatment after yet another marathon for long term client, friend (world marathon runner and pacer) Jason Rippingale. In fact Jason was just back from the long flight home from Sydney, Australia. This was marathon number 71 ! an age group world championship race too. Despite the hills and headwinds, Jason finished in a phenomenal time of 2:52:02. Always impressed with my high achieving friend but as this season is definitely one of his heaviest schedules, real respect deserved here. Well done Jase and great to be part of your continuing journey! 🙌🥇

06/07/2024

My run at Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday October 13th is now going to be solely in support of and in aid of helping a special young lady and her family. Yes, I’ve done half marathons before, but never as

…..a giant bee !! 🐝

I promise you I will not be shy with this and I will be going all out ! …including tights, face make up and the works! I never ask for much, but I need your help on this truly worthy cause. Lucy is living with Neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer and has and will need trips to America for treatment.

Please, please, please, if you are able to donate anything at all, it would be massively appreciated and make such a huge difference in helping this lovely family get Lucy the treatment she needs and deserves. No one should have to face this and I hope I can rely on your much needed support on this one!

Please donate / share / mention this post and let’s get this bee buzzing! .For Lucy ❤️🐝

https://gofund.me/018c99dd

09/06/2024

Congratulations to long term client and friend Lauren McCann on absolutely crushing the Ullswater Way Trail Race. I saw Lauren for her pre race treatment to prepare her and ease a calf ni**le before she took on the 21 mile technical, 3,069 ft trail monster !

She only went and finished as 3rd Lady in 3hrs 39 and placed 26th out of 286 runners! (also raising over £500 for the Pink Ribbon Foundation).

Lauren is a brilliant athlete yet so modest and trains so hard and absolutely deserves her results. I am so chuffed and definitely in awe of that result! An absolute pleasure as always playing a small part in your support plan. Well done Lauren, absolutely immense achievement ..👏👏👏🏆

09/05/2024

Happiest of birthdays to this crazy, super achieving beast of an athlete! Have a cracking day old buddy 🍻 🙌

26/04/2024

Recovery / Maintenance Treatment for friend , teammate and client Hayley this week and was really looking forward to catching up with her as she returned from Brighton for a debrief of her experience of the big day. I could not be more pleased and proud of her success. Debut marathon greatness and the way she trained, paced and killed her time goal was amazing and it shows what hard work, dedication and discipline can do. I was a bit worried with the recent storms as we watched the weather the days leading up to it and tracking her on the day was (as it always is) nervy ! But all went well and she stuck to the plan and bravely chipped away through the gruelling mileage. Finishing the training months in one peice, retaining the mental strength and completing a marathon is a serious achievement. It’s a massive bonus and impressive thing to also smash your goal…Hayley finished in 4 hours 29 minutes.. Wow 👏 Congratulations Hayley, a very proud moment indeed. You did yourself and your club proud. 🥂🍾🥇