Cara Hanson Knead To Run

Cara Hanson Knead To Run I am a qualified level 4 sports massage therapist and running coach. I can help you reach your goals through massage and coaching.

Today was one of those runs where I was left feeling: "How the hell am I going to run a marathon." My easy pace felt awk...
12/10/2025

Today was one of those runs where I was left feeling: "How the hell am I going to run a marathon." My easy pace felt awkward, I was red hot, and it took 8k for my legs to wake up, I only ran 9k, so the last km was actually a bit better😆. Oh well, it happens to us all, and these runs make us appreciate the good runs. Now it's taper week, so I'm going to get plenty of rest, with only 2 short runs to go, a massage on Wednesday, and I think yin yoga would be a good idea as well.
Well done to my clients who raced today, proud of you all!


It seems strava and garmin can't agree on race predictions either! I do, actually think strava has lost the plot with th...
11/10/2025

It seems strava and garmin can't agree on race predictions either!
I do, actually think strava has lost the plot with that 5k prediction, to think I pay for that nonsense 🤣.
For reference, I'd predict myself at the following times on a good day,
5k 22.30 ish
10k 46.30 ish
Half 1.41 ish
Marathon 3.45 ish


When marathon training it's important to keep doing what you love, and for me, that's trail running! Wednesdays, I lead ...
09/10/2025

When marathon training it's important to keep doing what you love, and for me, that's trail running! Wednesdays, I lead a headtorch group, and it's a lot of fun. A good chance to forget about marathon pace and enjoy running for running! 2 weeks and 2 different trigs!


2 weeks until my marathon 🥳. Today, I did Lincoln half marathon, with only 2 weeks to go I didn't want to race it hard s...
05/10/2025

2 weeks until my marathon 🥳. Today, I did Lincoln half marathon, with only 2 weeks to go I didn't want to race it hard so I thought it would be perfect to practice marathon pace, even though I'm not entirely sure what marathon pace is as I keep changing my mind. In ideal conditions, I'd go for sub 3:40, but my marathon is in Palma, and it's still going to be quite hot there (about 24°c), plus there are hills. So I'm thinking anything under 4 hours would be more realistic. Even though it was a great confidence builder finding today's run very comfortable, I definitely could have pushed on if I hadn't sped up at the end.

It's always good to practice marathon pace in race conditions, get a feel for it, and practice fueling. Plus, it's great to actually enjoy the run and take in all the surroundings. I wish I had taken some photos today, especially when the red arrows flew over us 😀.

Message me for any training plans, 5k-ultra, or book in for a sports massage https://made2move.co.uk/book-now/


Marathon training is nearly done. This week is the first week of tapering after peaking at 68kms last week! It might not...
30/09/2025

Marathon training is nearly done. This week is the first week of tapering after peaking at 68kms last week!
It might not seem a lot for some, but it's plenty for me.
Peak week looked like this,
Tues- Aerobic threshold reps
Wed-Easy headtorch trail run
Thurs- Threahold reps
Sat-28km Long run finishing with marathon pace
Sunday - Recovery run pacing Sheff 10k
This was topped up with easy bike rides and strength sessions.
For my long runs, I've not done more than 28kms and three hours (exuding the 50k in August 😆)
This week, I've reduced the runs to 4 from 5, swapping one for a bike ride. I'm doing Lincoln Half Marathon on Sunday, where I'll try and figure out what my marathon pace is.
After that, I'll be cutting back further. The taper is all about recovering and adapting from the overload of all the training . I tell people this is where the magic happens. Basically, you have to stop the overload to soak up all the hard work and get to the start line feeling fit and fresh 😁.

I'd also highly recommend a sports massage before your marathon, as well as after, book in with me, link in the bio.


Well done to everyone who ran the Sheffield 10k yesterday. I paced 1:25:00 with my sister and we had a lovely time. We ...
29/09/2025

Well done to everyone who ran the Sheffield 10k yesterday. I paced 1:25:00 with my sister and we had a lovely time. We met a lot of lovely runners, many of whom were doing their 1st 10k, some were coming back from injury, some were raising money for charitys in honour of loved ones, shout out to the guy running with a fridge on his back to raise money for breast cancer! It was a pretty special day, as always 😃.

I have one slot left for a sports massage this week. Book in with me.

Or inspired by Sheff 10k , do you want to do your 1st 10k? I can do you a personlised plan, just drop me a message.

Today is national fitness day! What are you doing to celebrate? I'll be leading a headtorch run down the Loxley valley a...
24/09/2025

Today is national fitness day! What are you doing to celebrate?
I'll be leading a headtorch run down the Loxley valley and up to Storrs, taking in one of my favourite decents. Headtorch runs are some of my favourite runs. I find them really mindful. It's a chance to forget about pace, well forget about everything, and just enjoy being with nature and embracing the elements (which are sometimes ridiculous 😆).


Just a reminder that if you have wellbeing and alternative therapies cover with Westfield, then you can claim back for y...
23/09/2025

Just a reminder that if you have wellbeing and alternative therapies cover with Westfield, then you can claim back for your sports massages as I am registered with the FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists)

I have one slot become available tomorrow at 11am due to a client rescheduling. Book in with me, https://made2move.co.uk/book-now/

First of all, well done to everyone who has raced or ran today, I've seen some brilliant stuff, and what a lovely day to...
21/09/2025

First of all, well done to everyone who has raced or ran today, I've seen some brilliant stuff, and what a lovely day to do it on 🌞. I've got a few slots available this week for sports massage if your legs are in need of some TLC. Book on with me here, https://made2move.co.uk/book-now/

Today, I raced Leg 1 of the Sheffield Way relay, the leg with a lot more uphill than downhill . With only 4 weeks to go until my marathon, I wanted to incorporate it into a long run, something I've not really done before. It's 7km to the start, conscious I wanted to feel fresh for the race, I jeffed the 7km to the start, this kept my heart rate down and really woke up my legs much more than solely running would.
The race went really well. Uphill isn't my strong point, so it was really tough. Being in luteal didn't help in the slightest either, but we managed to do it about 7-8 minutes faster than we predicted, so I'm really pleased with that. Marathon training is definitely paying off.
To complete the long run, I ran home down Back Edge, which was absolutely stunning on a glorious day like today, reminding me how lucky I am to live where I do.

I've done a few Marathon plans this week for the spring. Message me if you want one or a plan for any distance 5k-ultra 😀.

Happy running, everyone.

Well it's not been a productive afternoon but at least the dog is happy 😆🐕🥰
17/09/2025

Well it's not been a productive afternoon but at least the dog is happy 😆🐕🥰

Who's got a place? Congratulations, it's one of the best 10ks out there, with its stunning scenery and gentle undulati...
17/09/2025

Who's got a place? Congratulations, it's one of the best 10ks out there, with its stunning scenery and gentle undulations . The atmosphere is amazing, and for many, it signals the start of the Christmas season.

Now comes the fun bit, training. Yes, training should be fun! I can do 8-10 week training plans, whether it's a 5k-10k plan, a plan just to finish comfortably, or a plan to smash your PB. The plan will be personal to you! I can also offer 1-2-1 coaching. Just drop me a message (but do it quickly before we run out of weeks 😀).

Book here for your sports massage, I specialise in runners massage. https://made2move.co.uk/book-now/

As a coach, I'm still constantly learning and making mistakes with regard to running! What I've learnt today doing Wilne...
07/09/2025

As a coach, I'm still constantly learning and making mistakes with regard to running!
What I've learnt today doing Wilne 10k,

1- I still hate flat and fast 10ks, my heart is not in it, and my head always let's me down in them. This time, my stomach also let me, but my legs didn't.
2- Setting off at sub 46 pace was a bad idea, if I want that time, I need to do specific 10k training and taper before the race.
3- My garmin estimated lactate threshold pace, and heart rate is way off .
4- The time I got (47-36), actually puts me in a good place to be able to do the marathon time I want, and marathon pace will feel like a dream compared to this . So that's a big positive .
5- I know where my strengths are, and they are actually the races I enjoy the most, but working on my weaknesses will help further.

Overall, even though I hated every minute of Wilne 10k, a lot of positives have come out of it 😀.

Every training plan I do is personal for you, taking in your personal life as well as your strengths and weaknesses. The sessions I give you will help towards your personal goal, something the Internet can't do! Message me for more information.

Don't forget to book those pre - and post race massages as well as maintenance massages. Book here with me, https://made2move.co.uk/book-now/

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