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Aching legs
They are your legs-look after them because aching legs are like bad teeth-they can affect your
health if you neglect them
Fortunately aching legs unless they are medically related (in which case see your doctor) are
cheaper easier to fix than bad teeth if you catch them before they become chronic or long term
Some problems that may develop if they are not addressed include
• Varicose veins
• Venous insufficiency
• Lower back ache
• Sleeplessness
• Angry muscles
• Spider veins
• Foot problems
• Swollen ankles
• Fatigue
There are many more areas of concern and to check some of these out I refer you to
www.hazards.org/standing
What happens when the legs are not working properly-swollen ankles as the fluid builds up
We could simply use the recommended way of doing it-and reverse the flow so that some of the
weight of fluid flows back up the legs to the body
In these runners who have been on the track for 3 days, the legs have stopped moving,
they could not get up and walk in a straight line if they tried
Basically while we are still letting the body heal itself, we are helping it to do this which can
help by-pass the waiting period that exists while using the ‘passive’ system
• It is not invasive
• It is not aggressive
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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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
Because the muscles are being worked with they are actually doing the work-this means that the
skills needed to do the recovery after training and competition do not have to be as great or as
complicated as when they are being worked on
Nothing is being fixed nor is any attempt being made to repair anything
All that is happening is that the body is repairing itself-we are just facilitating it’s ability to
do that by increasing circulation to the muscles
Aching legs should always be checked out by a medical professional before doing anything to and
with them because there are many medical reasons why they may be aching-see a physician
first
http://www.aching-legs.org
Travell J. Rinzler S.H. The Myofascial Genesis of Pain Post Grad Med. 1952
Modern Treatment for Lymphoedema Casley-smith Judith & Casley-Smith J.R. 5th edition
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology-Seeley Stephens and Tate-Mosby Year Book ISBN 0-8016-
0227-0
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 light, 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 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-Ultra marathon runner