SPORTS massage students from Cheshire College – South and West’s Crewe campus braced the fog to support the 600 runners taking part in the RunThrough Tatton Park 10k run.

A total of 57 treatments took place during the event, with students treating participants as early as 7am for a pre-run warm up.

As the first runners began to cross the finish line post-race massages were in high demand.

Legwork was the favoured request of the day, involving deep tissue massage to aid recovery and fatigue.

Fiona Notman, lecturer in complementary and sports massage therapy said: “The students worked really hard during the event, performing over 10 massages each and aiding the runner’s recovery.

“It’s been invaluable experience for them, and has enabled them to provide evidence towards the completion of their qualification.

“It’s also given them confidence in their practical abilities within a realistic sporting environment.

“I’m really proud of how the students conducted themselves at the event and their performance.

“We’re honoured to have been invited back again, and will be working alongside the organisers in other events throughout the year, including monthly events at RunThrough Tatton Park and the Cheshire 10K at Arley Hall, so there are plenty of opportunities for the students to get some great hands-on experience.”

Rob Jowett, RunThrough Tatton Park 10k organiser said: “The students did a fantastic job on the day.

“They were really enthusiastic and worked tremendously hard throughout the event. It was non-stop, I didn’t even get a look in, it was so busy. They were a credit to the college.”