HRV and Wearables

Did you know that it is thought that HRV is the only way to measure how our bodies respond to stress unconsciously? I have a special interest in heart rate/HRV and the data from wearables and smart watches. I’m no cardiovascular specialist but did do some research for a paper I had to write and

A close call

Case presentation of a 27 year old female ultra distance trail runner I wanted to write this up because I believe it could help other practitioners/athletes and just people in general.  After I had heart issues at 26, I wrote a blog about the events leading up to it and had the most overwhelming feedback.

Pre-race Comradions

It’s been a while since I have worked with Comrades runners. For those of you who have known me for a while, I have been treating Comrades runners since I started my first day of work in Durban, South Africa. To a point that eventually about 50% of my practice were just these okes. From

10 years

Let’s get one thing straight. I’m not here for Kona, podium or any records. The Europeans can take that cake. I’ve had my ass handed to me at a world champs before. It ain’t pretty. I would like to get as close to a certain time as I can but shit can happen and we

Return to sport post viral infection. Here for the long run!

Many people have had their fair share of “starting again” in their sporting careers. We are talking about being a few weeks out of competition, months of preparation behind you, at your peak fitness level and then BAM, the curveball. Illness, injury, accidents, unexpected surgery. This is what I’m talking about and I’m sure many

The Big Test- a poem written during COVID 19

So life is testing us. How are you reacting? What lessons are you learning? Maybe we all need a good reshuffle and clean out. A new perspective. Who are the people that form our foundations? What is the job that drives us? Are we happy in our environment? We were all warned about those rainy

Stay as if you’re leaving….

I finished my last stick of biltong a few days ago, the flood of emotions I cannot begin to explain. A. STICK. OF. BILTONG. Yup! My last tie to home, now swirling around in my stomach. This may seem a little bit too dramatic but there is a lot more to this. I had just

Riding the wave

All this time. Time in our heads, time on our hands. Feeling guilty about what we should/shouldn’t be doing or what we are currently doing. Being cross at what others are doing/not doing. What others have that we don’t have. Jealousy, anger, confusion, happiness, boredom, content. I’ve overwhelmed my brain so many times! I’m sure

Avoiding a running overdose

Dr. Kirsten Evans (M. Tech: Chiropractic) and Tala Elajou (BsC in Biology and Marine Science, Level 3 PT with Active IQ, and Running Coach with UESCA) “Endorphins, which are structurally similar to the drug morphine, are considered natural painkillers because they activate opioid receptors in the brain that help minimize discomfort. They can also help

My privileged Easter cry

We have been in lockdown for 22 days, not complaining, just an indication. I love to write but I have been umming and ahhing about this. Because I’m privileged. I have a roof over my head. I have access to unlimited internet. I have a bicycle trainer. I have access to food delivery and take