athletes with arthritis

  • 10 Rules for 10 Years

    10 years ago, I received my arthritis diagnosis and life changed for me forever. I am not sure I truly realised at the time being only 17, but I was about to embark on a rollercoaster that included going from not being able to walk to claiming my professional triathlon license, running ultramarathons, climbing in…

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  • No. I am not walking away from endurance sports. At all. In fact, quite the opposite. I am thinking very, very, seriously of hanging up my climbing shoes, rope, harness and a small part of my identity to chase this dream with the full vigour it requires. Climbing has been a huge part of my…

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  • A bit of a melodramatic quote do not get me wrong. I think the main thing I like about it is 1. It is from the Tin Man and 2. It is about happiness. The latter is me right now and running is one of the reasons why. I just finished my highest mileage training…

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  • Mileage. The one thing you cannot cheat, or escape, or really circumnavigate for that matter. At some point, in order to run well over long periods of time, you will need to up your mileage. This is where I struggle. I really struggle. Not for a lack of want. I know my mind wants it,…

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