Biography
Dawn is an accomplished ultra runner in both world class trail and road running events. She has completed the Comrades ultra marathon — The Ultimate Human Race (90km), Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler and the Arc of Attrition 100 miler. With a personal best marathon of 3hrs15 she understands what it takes both on the road and in the trails.
With a Masters in Sport Physiotherapy she has the expertise, drive and passion to help you get back to your best form in running, whether an on going or new injury.
Dawn is passionate about helping runners of all abilities push their boundaries and thrive. She has developed an extensive Running Assessment which holistically assesses the runner with the aim of improving form, ability, strength and endurance for running. In addition to her love of running, Dawn has also played field hockey at a competitive level.
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Specialist Interests
Lower Limb Injuries, Back Pain, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Hip pain and Running related injuries, assessment & rehabilitation
Sporting Interests
Ultra-running, Trail Running, Field Hockey and Obstacle Course Racing
Work Experience
Dawn Nunes Physiotherapy, South Africa
Other Experience
South African Physiotherapist for over 45’s Worlds Touch Rugby in Malaysia, Clinical Supervisor for Physiotherapy Students University of Kwazulu, Natal, South Africa and Physiopedia Lecturer for the Complete Guide to Understanding your Runner
Website
I got round Houston [marathon]…I am so grateful for your help, skill and advice, as I would not have done so without you… Dawn, you are amazing!
Geoff, Marathon Runner
Dawn’s Services #
Dawn’s Locations #
Bank EC2R
Our Bank clinic on Threadneedle Street is located in the heart of the square mile, convenient to Bank, Bishopsgate, Leadenhall and Monument with extended opening hours. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Dawn’s Blog Posts #
The Pure Pod Ep. 3 — Achieving your fitness goals in winter: Training for Marathons & Hyrox
Have you signed up for Marathon or Hyrox event but are not feeling particularly motivated to train throughout the winter? If so, you’re not alone. Finding that motivation is tough. We asked our most experienced clinicians for their advice.
Rest and Recovery: Essential for Marathon Runners
Unlock the secret to enhancing marathon performance and preventing injuries by mastering rest and recovery techniques.
Essential Marathon Gear: Choosing Your Kit Early
Discover how to avoid interruptions to your marathon training by selecting your kit early on so you can make sure its as up to the challenge as you are.
Optimising Nutrition for Marathon Training Recovery
Unlock the secrets to balancing calorie intake and expenditure for peak performance and recovery in marathon training.