The Covid Rollercoaster
‘If there is something wrong with my heart, surely, I couldn’t have just swum 36km across False Bay, ridden 360km and climbed Seweeksport, all in [...]
Finding my inner Nemo – don’t judge a book by its cover.
November 2018, I arrive at my first open water swimming camp. I am exceptionally nervous, I have absolutely no idea what to expect – I [...]
It’s all about the fun!
850km bike, 25km swim, 2 runs, 2 gym sessions, 35 hours work, one full office day (yes, I do have a day job), video shoot, [...]
The winding road to recovery
Next month will mark one year since the start of my road to recovery and boy has it been interesting! It has been quite a [...]
In danger of being my own worst enemy
Up until last week I had a serious case of post-holiday blues. I had such an amazing time in Fuerteventura. I refocused and kick [...]
2018, My year to make a resolution
I don’t normally make new years resolutions, mainly because I don’t stick to them, but this year I am making an exception. This year [...]
Coping with Endometriosis
10 operations, continuous pain and fatigue, and more hospital meals than I care to imagine - the 12 years since my initial endometriosis diagnosis [...]
Endometriosis: What is it and what are the symptoms?
One in ten women suffer from endometriosis. This makes it as common as diabetes. Yet many people have never heard of it! Do you know [...]
The road to my Endometriosis Diagnosis
'Wow, I feel great, they must have given me some awesome painkillers' The nurse is calling my name 'Andrea, Andrea.' My eyes start to open [...]