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37th edition of the Freedom Marathon

Do you want to prepare as well as possible for this^37th edition? That's a good thing! Every week, you will find our sports column produced in collaboration with the Caen Athletic Club and Harmonie Mutuelle, the health partner of the D-Day Landings Marathon. On the program, tips, advice and prevention to make you live the best possible experience on D-Day!

Pacemakers will be on hand at the Pegasus Half Marathon and at D-Day Landings Marathon to guide you to the finish line according to your time target and in the best possible conditions.

MANAGE AND ENJOY YOUR RACE

During your race, make sure you manage your refreshments well. Reduce your speed as you pass the feed tables to allow time for refuelling. Do not take food that you are not used to as your body may react badly. If you feel that you are having difficulties during your run, do not stop but rather reduce your pace for a few moments and then start again. The important thing is to manage your physical effort. Relax your arms and shoulders and don't hesitate to join a group of runners to maintain your pace. The goal you should keep in mind is to finish this race. Crossing the finish line will be your greatest reward.

Bands will be positioned along the course. Many spectators are also expected to cheer on the heroes of the day.

DO NOT NEGLECT THE RECOVERY PHASE

After the race, it is now time to rest. Remember to drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate.

Depending on the distance you have run, recovery should be at least as follows: 3 days after a 10 km run, 10 days after a half marathon and 20 days after a marathon. After that, favour complementary sports to running such as cycling or swimming. Your body needs rest to repair the damage caused by the intense effort. Take care of it.

Focus on the expertise of Thalazur, partner of the Freedom Marathon

Leader n°1 of Thalasso in France with 9 destinations on the French coast, Thalazur enriches its offer and offers sportsmen and women a wellness break in their 4* establishments in Cabourg and Ouistreham.

Hyperbaric oxygenation and cryotherapy, partners in your recovery sessions

Discover hyperbaric oxygenation, a physiological and natural technology. From the age of 20/25, our vessels age, resulting in a deficit in the supply of nutrients and oxygen necessary for the good health of our cells and the balance of our metabolism. Hyperbaric oxygenation is defined as the supply of oxygen by breathing inside a chamber where the pressure is higher than the atmospheric pressure. This technology has a therapeutic role but also a preventive one by fighting against the premature aging of our cells.

Finally, cryotherapy and its extreme temperature will relieve your little post-race pains. This technique consists of exposing the body to a temperature of between -130 and -160°C for a maximum of 2 to 3 minutes. It significantly improves many disorders (circulation, sleep, anxiety), relieves rheumatism (anti-inflammatory action) and is particularly applicable in the sports field in preparation, recovery or traumatology.

News : from June 21st, take advantage of the summer offers and day care packages. Open to all, 7 days a week. More information on Thalazur.fr

SET YOURSELF A NEW CHALLENGE

Keep up the momentum! First of all, you have certainly adopted a healthy diet in preparation for your race. Keep it up. Also, once you've recovered, it's time for a new challenge. Don't stop there, your running has only just begun. There are plenty of races throughout the year to challenge yourself. Don't hesitate to contact a club if you want to perform well.

This column is coming to an end. It's time to get ready for the big day. We wish you all a great event. The organization would like to thank Caen Athlétic Club and Harmonie Mutuelle for their advice.