As in the past, two certified trainers will be available throughout the meet.
They can be located around the finish chute area.  In addition, this year’s meet
will be offering the services of professional massage therapists to any runner
free of charge.



We thought coaches might want to know in advance some background on the therapists.



The Ultimate Sports Massage Team is comprised of professional massage therapists
who have participated in a mandatory sports massage course. All members have
extensive training and experience, working at the following events:  the Marine
Corps Marathon, the Amica Ironman 70.3, the Boston Marathon, and also working
with the Wounded Warriors from Camp LeJuene, NC.  Lori-Ann Gallant-Heilborn,
the founding member of the team, has experience working at the Olympic level
and brings that knowledge and skill back to the team.  While working at sporting
events, the team evaluates what service is best suited for each athlete:
pre-event, inter-event, or post-event sports massage techniques.
Each sports massage therapist is also trained to monitor possible medical issues
for an athlete, such as heat stroke, muscle strains, dehydration, etc. and refer
such cases to the appropriate medical staff.