August 2011: Sports Massage & Mental Strength for Team GB in Beijing 7-11 September
Beijing, China welcomes back the world’s best triathletes just three years since it hosted the 2008 Olympic Games. The city will play host to the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series Grand Final from September 7-11. Athletes from all over the world, in all categories, will have the opportunity to compete in the Olympic venue, and relive the excitement of 2008.
Your sports massage team:
Kim Ingleby (EnergisedPerformance, based in Bristol) and Aurelie Almeida (TheTriTouch, based in London) will look after 270 GB triathletes providing sports massage and mental strength to competitors. Kim and Aurelie both have strong sporting backgrounds, sports specific therapy skills and an extensive knowledge of race preparation and recovery. They have been part of the British Triathlon support crew for many years. Aurelie was at the World Championships in Perth, Edinburgh, Immerstadt and Budapest while Kim was in Hawaii, Vancouver, Lausanne, Hamburg and Budapest.
What is sports massage?
Sports massage is a deep tissue, remedial massage which is sport-specific. It has been recognised as an essential therapy to athletes since the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
Timings and costs:
Event specific massage appointments will be available from 9am to 5pm (times may vary depending on team schedule) on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September in a meeting room at the official GB team hotel in Beijing: The Fengshan.
20 minutes slots will cost 15 British Pounds (please bring the correct amount in cash). Within one session we will usually be able to work on one area of the body (legs or shoulders/neck/back), we will tailor the session to you and the race.
If you have never had a sports massage before, we strongly recommend you to have a full session (45 minutes) with your local sports massage therapist prior to the event.
Bookings:
You can pre book your appointment before you fly out to Beijing (until Friday 2nd September latest) by contacting us:
Aurelie 07816 856 574 (please text your full name and preferred time) or info@thetritouch.co.uk
Kim 07720 845 849 or kim@energisedperformance.com
After this date, you will be able to book within the hotel. There will be a flipchart in the entrance hall with all team GB information from the GB team manager, including massage room location. A booking list will be available within the massage room.
Mental Strength
Kim is a renowned mental strength coach helping many athletes achieve their goals through incorporating NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Sports Hypnotherapy, Sports Psychology, TLT (Time Line Therapy) & Visualisation to enhance your performance in sport. Even in one session BIG shifts in performance can occur – allowing you to gain the edge, let go of any limiting barriers or fears, and really enjoy your race – giving your best performance on the day. Find out more online.
Limited appointments will be available in China, you will need to prebook in order to secure a session (these are always fully booked weeks in advance so don’t delay). Please contact Kim 07720 845 849 or kim@energisedperformance.com
We look forward to seeing you all in Beijing, have a safe flight.
For information about the GB Triathlon team please contact British Triathlon. For triathlon specific travel and accommodation in Beijing please contact Nirvana Europe.
