HBF ‘Run for a Reason’ Event and Support
The HBF ‘Run for a Reason’ is a major community event in Perth where thousands of people walk, run, or race to support causes they care about. It offers several distances suitable for all fitness levels. The event raises millions for Western Australian charities, making it both a fitness challenge and a significant fundraiser that brings the community together.
Event Details
- Start: Perth CBD
- Finish: Gloucester Park
- Date: Sunday, 24th May
- Participants from Lathlain, Victoria Park, Carlisle, Belmont, Rivervale, East Perth, and across greater Perth—and from all states—prepare for one of Western Australia’s biggest community running events.
Preparation Tips
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, tackling your first major event, or running for a cause close to your heart:
- Your preparation and recovery strategies are just as important as your training plan.
Special Offer at Movement Matters Remedial Massage
To support local runners this season:
- 10% off all remedial massage treatments throughout May for HBF Run for a Reason participants.
10% OFF for HBF RUNNERS
Benefits of Remedial Massage for Runners:
6 Clinical Reasons
1. Improves Tissue Extensibility and Running Mechanics
Optimal running efficiency depends on soft tissue extensibility. Restricted tissues in the calves, hamstrings, and gluteal complex can affect stride length and increase compensatory loading.
- Remedial massage enhances soft tissue compliance.
- Helps improve stride mechanics and force distribution.
- Research indicates massage can positively influence flexibility when incorporated into broader recovery strategies.
2. Assists Recovery from Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Post-exercise muscle soreness is caused by microscopic muscle fiber disruption leading to inflammation.
- Massage reduces muscle pain and improves recovery markers.
- Benefits include reduced stiffness and quicker return to quality training.
3. Supports Circulation and Waste Clearance
High-volume running increases metabolic demand; post-exercise tissues may accumulate metabolic by-products.
- Massage supports circulation and lymphatic movement.
- Aids in faster transition into recovery phase.
- Enhances oxygen and nutrient delivery to fatigued tissues.
4. Identifies Dysfunction Before Injury Occurs
Early assessment can detect subtle restrictions before pain develops:
- Myofascial restrictions,
- Trigger points,
- Muscular imbalances,
- Compensation patterns,
- Asymmetrical loading. Addressing these early can prevent injuries like Achilles Tendinopathy or Plantar Fascia irritation.
5. Supports Nervous System Regulation & Recovery Quality
Training load affects the autonomic nervous system:
- Prolonged sympathetic dominance impairs recovery.
- Massage promotes parasympathetic activation—enhancing relaxation and sleep quality, and reducing fatigue.
6. Enhances Post-Race Recovery & Return to Training
Post-event body management involves dealing with microtrauma, inflammation, fatigue, etc., depending on individual response:
- Strategic remedial massage reduces tissue tension, improves mobility, and prepares the body for gradual reloading without aggressive treatment.
When Should Runners Book Massage?
Before the Race:
every week for four weeks prior is ideal; however, 10–12 days suffice to address restrictions without leaving tissues reactive too close to race day. Focus on mobility optimization and tension reduction.
After the Race:
generally within 24–72 hours post-event focusing on recovery support—reducing residual tension, restoring movement quality, improving circulation.
Supporting Perth Runners This May!
Located in Lathlain, the team at Movement Matters Remedial Massage is ideally positioned for runners across: lathlain, Victoria Park, Carlisle, Rivervale, Belmont, East Perth, burswood, south Perth—and wider Perth metro area.
10%off all remedial massage treatments throughout May when you mention your race registration.
