The Golfer Post Event Recovery using the World Run Recovery System

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Golfing Post Event Recovery

‘Getting the edge’ and keeping it

• Yes they are runners not golfers in the image above
• No I am not a golfer
• No I do not play golf
• I once caddied when I was a young person
I am an ultra-marathon recovery specialist who works with ultra distance runners and walkers
(see www.worldrun.org) but I work in other areas as well-I deal with muscle soreness, stiffness,
tightness, and ongoing recovery problems of the legs
Yes I have worked with golfers-I spent a year working with the eminent golf physiotherapist
Ramsay McMaster at the Melbourne Golf Injury Clinic in Australia (google Ramsay McMaster golf
physiotherapist)
It was through Ramsay I was introduced to golf injuries, their causes and treatments
The World Run Recovery System) and while Ramsay and the other physios worked on the injury
and injury prevention side of things, I was off testing my recovery system in the world of ultra-
marathon running and walking
The less time they spend on the recovery table during an event, the more quality time they can
spend gaining distance-if their nearest competitor is spending 1 1/2 hours in the recovery area, and
they can cut their own time in recovery down to 10-15 minutes, it gives them ‘the edge’ they need
in distance

My secret weapon of recovery when I looked after the Danish National Running Team at the 2007
24 Hour World Championship consisted of the chair next to the drink bottles

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 The Golfer Post Event Recovery using the World Run Recovery System
The World Run Recovery System was developed for ultra people who only needed something light
and easy to do track or roadside in the extreme conditions they compete in but the advantage to the
golfer is that they can spend more time on the course, playing or practising and keep their edge
Tightness and loss of flexibility in the legs and lower back can affect the power of the game-these
areas can tighten up while walking around the course
Fortunately you can do the system while sitting down waiting to tee off-and all you need is a strap
to do it-it will take only a few minutes to do the sequence

It is a Do-It-Yourself method based on encouraging the muscles and tissues to

assist in their own recovery-it works with the muscles not on them

• It is not a massage system

• It is not invasive

• It is not aggressive

• It is not time consuming

• It does not need disrobing

• It does not need oil applied to the skin

• It does not need strong hands and fingers

• It does not need hand/brain coordination

• It does not need equipment

• It does not work on the muscles

• It does not work on any specific injuries

• It does not threaten the integrity of the muscles

• It does not use force on the muscles

• It does not need more than a few minutes to do

• It does not require a long course or workshop

the muscles being enlisted to assist in their own recovery

It is a clean-green-recovery machine
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 The Golfer Post Event Recovery using the World Run Recovery System
World Run Recovery System-an alternative simple oil free, effective option
Recovery is important-and the quicker it is started the faster the recovery
The most effective time to get onto this is while they are in the 'window of opportunity'-while both
they and the muscles they are still warm and flexible
Assisting the muscles to get rid of by-products and wastes that have formed is a priority and it does
not need to be done on a massage table by a professional-anyone can do it
In the normal course of events there is very little injury other than small micro-tears in the over used
muscle tissues-unless there has been a problem from an exterior sources such as impact or bio-
mechanical causes (the running shoes, surface, blisters) to increase muscle stress, trained muscles
are not injured in the conventional sense
Using conventional methods of recovery is not appropriate at this time and it may be ineffective as
these are being repaired by the body itself, any intrusive outside interference will slow this process.
*Some research has shown that conventional systems do not help with recovery if it is done within
2 hours of the end of the event-but all agree the athlete is still benefiting from the psychological
effect more than the physical as it gives after competition winds down.
There is nothing wrong with the legs, the muscles are just fatigued so they is basically nothing to fix
on there is no point getting in using complicated recovery systems that
• Will cost a great deal of money
• Will take a lot end of study
• Will need equipment
• Will need SOMEONE to use it

• Many athletes do not have an understanding partner who will help them to recover from the
run and so they need something that will be easy to do, and will be effective when it is used.
The World Run Recovery System has been tested by many runners and walkers around the world
( www.worldrun.org)

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The World Run Recovery System
The World Run Recovery System offers an alternative way of assisting the body to recover without
interfering with the healing processes that are already occurring-and it does this without putting the
muscles at risk of being injured by too much pressure generated by the ends of the fingers working
into the tissues at this early stage of recovery.
The system works by using the bodies own mechanics of bones, joints, and muscles to push used
blood and toxins from the lower legs-these can then be replaced by fresh blood-oxygen filled blood
which will enhance recovery time and speed the recovery of the sportsperson
Enhancing recovery quickly and easily using the principles of

• Simplicity

• Predictability

• Consistency

Using these 3 principles it is possible to not only enhance recovery times, but to do it without the
inconvenience of disrobing or using oils or equipment such as massage table towels or needing the
handskills or techniques of modern massage practises.

The advantage of this type of system is that it gives independence to the fun runner to take part in
their own recovery
It gives them freedom to start the own recovery straight after the run no matter how long it takes
them to finish and continue the recovery at home in privacy

The World Run Recovery System-recovery for the masses using Massage Lite

The World Run Recovery System is a simple system that is easy to use without the
need for equipment other than the hands

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What they say about the World Run Recovery System
Michael’s methods of massage and blister care helped me to stay mobile throughout the race and to
recover quickly afterwards. His techniques are safe and gentle.
Unlike some treatments, which put the runners and walkers at risk of muscle tears or infection,
Michael’s techniques are gentle, safe, reassuring, and highly effective. They enhance comfort and
flexibility, build confidence, and promote success.
This booklet will help others to learn and practice Michael’s methods. It is recommended reading
for everyone who walks and runs and who wants to go further, go faster, or just to enjoy life more!!'
SANDRA BROWN 1996 Ladies 1000 Mile World Record Holder
1999 Ladies 100 mile Race walking World Record Holder

“I know that your massage kept a number of competitors in the event. The cold weather of
Saturday afternoon and night certainly got to many of the walkers and your prompt action had them
back in the race after a short stop.
In years past, that would have ended up as a non-finish. A number of walkers were able to keep
going for the full 24 hours on the basis of your expert help.”
Tim Ericson Secretary Australian Centurions Club

'I have known Michael Gillan for many years and have always got quick relief for my aches and
pains from the stretching he performs'.
CLIFF YOUNG-75-80 24 Hour World Record Holder (150.07 kilometers)

A word from Jesper Olsen World Runner about The World Run Recovery System
“If I hadn't had the qualified help from the excellent masseur Michael Gillan, taking several
thousands of km out of my legs, I could spare myself the effort!”
“My crew for the current stages, Michael Gillan, has proven to have other talents than the quite
taxing job of taking care of all the requirements of a really tired ultra runner!
He has since years back been working on a new approach to stretching and muscle-rebuilding for
ultra runners. I have the last two days tried his careful stretch and massage, and a bit to my surprise
the muscles are beginning to feel like before the start back in Greenwich, London!!

Usually I doesn’t take massage as the legs of an ultra runner will often be quite sore during the long
time events (and especially in an multi-year event like this...), and getting a massage can at times
cause more injury and cramping up than good. For example my last massage was some 12 000km
ago when I ran the 12-hour competition in Finland. And so far that has been the only one.

But Gillan came with best recommendations from my main contact in Australia, Phil Essam, who
besides being vice president in the Australian Ultra runners Association has heaps of good
knowledge to share. And this new kind of mild massage for ultra runners is definitely one of the
good tips! There should be a fair chance that I actually get fresh enough to do some decent running
at the 6 Day Race that I have coming up in Colac from the 21.November. I quite look forward to
that, even though I can’t expect to make a top class result :-)”

He won! 756.2 kilometers (Jesper holds the record for the longest run in history over 26000
kilometers and the first person to run around the world

Taken from www.worldrun.org

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This is a result sheet when the World Run Recovery System was developed and shows the gradual
changes from working on the muscles to working with them-if this was translated to the triathlete
with fatigued muscles they would recovered in a short time

Results from 1995 Coburg 6 day footrace

Name Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

A Krouglikov 237.2 113.6 130 106 126 108 Kilometers
539 284 325 365 315 270 Laps

T Rusek 215.2 98.8 98 139.6 138.4 122.4 Kilometers

538 247 245 349 346 306 Laps

M T aylor 174.4 128.8 143.6 123.6 138.4 122.4 Kilometers

436 322 359 309 302 223 Laps

B Beauchamp 180.4 133.2 124 117.6 110 93.2 Kilometers

451 333 310 294 275 233 Laps

P Gray 150 134 105.2 94.8 111.6 106 Kilometers

375 335 263 237 279 265 Laps

D Parris 138.4 108.4 106.8 116.4 106 107.2 Kilometers

346 271 267 274 265 268 Laps

I Davis 168 119.2 90 116.4 106 107.2 Kilometers

420 298 225 291 180 247 Laps

G Watts 132.2 96.4 99.2 104.4 92.8 133.6 Kilometers

328 241 248 261 232 334 Laps

C Young 142 91.2 90 97.6 88 92 Kilometers

355 228 225 244 220 230 Laps

D Kettle 138.2 86.8 90.8 95.2 94.4 84.4 Kilometers

332 217 227 238 236 212 Laps

R Hill 128 80.8 99.2 70 95.6 96.6 Kilometers

320 202 248 175 239 241 Laps

K Fisher 164 91.6 50 115.2 49.6 81.2 Kilometers

410 229 125 288 124 203 Laps

G Pollard 120 74.8 73.6 68.4 69.6 61.2 Kilometers

300 187 184 171 174 153 Laps
The above group came in for Light Manual Muscle Relaxation
The below group did not or had their own recovery people
T Rafferty 141.6 112.8 104.8 101.6 98 96.4 Kilometers
354 282 262 254 245 241 Laps

G McConnel 145.6 110.8 126.4 113.6 108.4 106 kilometers

363 277 287 284 271 265 Laps

G Audley 152.8 110.8 126.4 113.6 114.8 95.2 kilometers

S Scanlon 140.8 82 84 34 0 0 Kilometers

352 205 210 85 pulled out-blisters Laps

J Timms 127.2 98.4 74.8 0 0 0 kilometers

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Resource Box

Michael Gillan is an Ultra Marathon Recovery Specialist who has been a masseur around many
ultra long distance events both in Australia and internationally since he was a student in 1993

In 1995 while working at a 6 day run, he changed the approach to recovery of the athletes from the
conventional way of working on the muscles using the hands and fingers to increase muscle blood
circulation, to working with the muscles and making them work on themselves

The results from this changeover can be seen on the Coburg result sheet on page 5

In 1996 Michael went to the Nanango 1000 Mile 16 day event where it was tested and helped the
worlds 4-5 and 11th to achieve their distances

Other notable events the World Run Recovery System was tested on was World Run 1 with Jesper
Olsen www.worldrun.org and the World Run 2 training camp in Denmark in 2007

For other events see www.aching-legs-relief.com

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*References and citations

PubMed-Manual massage and recovery of muscle function following exercise: a literature review.

PMID: 9007768 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention.

PMID: 15730338 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/92/101950.htm

SOURCES: Hinds, T. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, August 2004; vol 36: pp 1308-1313.

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