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    The dark side of becoming an IronMan – mental health struggles (part 2b): 5 ways to support a loved one through it

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    Disclaimer: I have no medical background and nothing in this post should be construed as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making major decisions that could affect your long-term health. My 1st post in this mini-series spoke about…

    Jan 19, 2022
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    The dark side of becoming an IronMan – mental health struggles (part 2a): 5 ways to manage as an athlete

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    Disclaimer: I have no medical background and nothing in this post should be construed as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making major decisions that could affect your long-term health. My previous post spoke about what post-race depression…

    Jan 19, 2022
  • Ironman,  Triathlon

    The dark side of becoming an IronMan – mental health struggles (part 1)

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    Disclaimer: I have no medical background and nothing in this post should be construed as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making major decisions that could affect your long-term health. For something that is so common amongst athletes,…

    Jan 18, 2022

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I swim, bike, run. I also speak, write, and do. I push limits and boundaries. I challenge the norm and defy the status quo. I break barriers.
Don’t change yourself.
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Let's do epic shit... Out of the 3 fitness tests Let's do epic shit... Out of the 3 fitness tests I had to do this week to establish baseline (swim, bike, run) metrics for my new programme, I was most nervous about the running one. I have been struggling with running fitness for quite a long time now. And then on top of it, I end up doing the test when the temperature was over 30 degrees in the middle of the day. Thank goodness for the bit of wind πŸ˜„ Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised at what my legs, lungs, and heart managed to produce in a 30-min threshold pace run. When my watch clocked 6:08 for the 1st km I was almost sure it would drop off a cliff later in the run, or even SOONER rather than later πŸ˜…. Km 3 was a mega rough patch, but I recovered and ended up averaging 6:07 for the 30 minutes, including a few walk breaks. I still have some speed left in me it seems. I know that's not fast for some, but it is for me. I'm a little less terrified now of what lies ahead over the next 4 months. Oh and I'm in love with my new pink 1000ml bottle to assist with my daily hydration needs πŸ₯° #roggiethetriathlete #swimbikerun #backintraining #watchthisspace
I tri'd again πŸŠπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸš΄πŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ Did the little sprint version of @race2stanford in Hermanus on the weekend. Awesome little break in the whale capital of the world, and with lekker people. 3 podiums within our little crew, and 100% finish rate (which is quite a feat considering the gusty conditions on the swim and bike legs). I came 3rd in my age group πŸ₯³ It was a small field, but who's counting? πŸ€·πŸ½β€β™€οΈ What an amazing surprise to hear @renata_bossi calling out my name in transition. So awesome to see you my friend. Shot for the help in peeling off my wetsuit and for the T1 pics! Mommy triathlete @biancat.tri smashed the ultra distance again, I'm in permanent awe of her. Always a treat bumping into B and @capescotty and Bella. Well, my serious triathlon training programme starts on Monday. Let's see if my immune system will allow me to train for a 70.3 😁 (mutters while nursing a cough and sore throat) #swimbikerun #triathlon #atcmultisport #roggiethetriathlete #tbt
World Mental Health Day... It's OK to not be ok World Mental Health Day... It's OK to not be ok It's OK to prioritize you It's OK to take a pause It's OK to take one step back to take 2 (or more) steps forward Taking care of your mental health can take many forms. Sometimes it's taking a little break. Sometimes it's making lifestyle changes. Sometimes it's seeking professional help. Sometimes it's taking really drastic decisions and steps. Recently I've had to do the latter. And it wasn't just withdrawing from sporting events I had planned. I also resigned from a job that I loved, leaving colleagues that I adored, without any other job to go to. It was the only way I saw to protect my ailing mental health. And surprisingly, it didn't feel as scary as I thought it would. On the contrary, it was the most empowering thing I had done for myself in years. As someone with a personality of always needing to be in control of every aspect of my life, it has been quite a transformation to learn to let go and not have everything planned out. After all, we are not the one in control, no matter how hard we try. And it has been truly liberating to just take the next step, and then the next, trusting and having faith that the rest of the journey will unfold as it should. Sometimes you are in such a dark place that you cannot see the end of the road, but you really only need to see the next step. And then have the courage to take that step. Thank you for being part of my journey and part of my healing πŸ’– #worldmentalhealthday #healing #metime #transformation #livinginfaith #burnout #recovery #trustingthejourney #youcandohardthings
Ommiedraai 10km So both races I have run this yea Ommiedraai 10km So both races I have run this year (yes I've done only 2 🀭) I've ended up doing with @amandancardenas by us just randomly finding each other at the start, and it ends up being amazing just chilling and chatting the whole way. So at 6km in I see something cool down the road. Me: Look! An Ironman πŸ₯³ Amanda: Where?? Me: There. Not an Ironman like us, a Marvel Ironman. LOL Amanda: OH πŸ˜‚ Very well organized race by Ommiedraai. Online entries with reasonable pricing, free safe parking at KC, and the ability to go to a sparkly clean toilet before the start instead of a portaloo. Oh and lots of "Ask Me" people to assist with any info peeps might have needed. #roadbacktofitness #recovery #ironmanbuddies #ommiedraai10km #netommiedraai #atcrunning
Stroked a kitty cat (with his permission), and he Stroked a kitty cat (with his permission), and he purred. Before going off-grid for a while on a multi-day hike, I made a pitstop in Oudtshoorn to do some touristy things... like crawling though ancient caves and visiting one of the best wild cat conservation centres in the world. Cheetahs are bred here and hand reared, and they play a major role in preserving genetic diversity amongst captive cheetahs worldwide. Other cats here (like the magnificent white lion pair) and the white Bengal tiger, are critically endangered. Other animals have been rescued or had life-threatening injuries. If you know me well you will know that I despise seeing animals in captivity. But that is if they are held for entertainment purposes and trained (usually tortured) to entertain humans, and if they're held in cages that could not possibly provide them the movement they need. Conservation efforts are different. Most, if not all, of these animals will not be able to released into the wild because they will not be able to survive amongst their predators. Their biggest predators are often humans. There is so much more to be said on this topic but I will leave it there for now. We need to do better as a species πŸ˜‘ On a different note, I feel incredibly blessed on so many levels. Taking the road less traveled will require a lot of work, but it truly makes all the difference ❀ #travel #karoo #metime #oudtshoorn #cango #wildlife #interaction #sabbaticalthings #healing #roadtrip
The guys at @comebrew were all too happy to make m The guys at @comebrew were all too happy to make me as comfortable as possible in The Circle because they could see its what I needed after that ride πŸ˜„ This is by far the best coffee shop around...and I don't even drink coffee! Bonus is that they have a @freddiesbread spelt sourdough option for toasted sandwiches. Check them out if you're in the Southern Suburbs. It's at the Rosmead BP. Thanks Gasant and Faried for looking after me on the ride...and for not letting me start somewhere halfway like I wanted to, despite my vehement protests. It was most definitely NOT the easy ride that you said it would be though πŸ˜„ But ok I survived, and you DID look after me as promised πŸ€— Feels great to slowly be getting back into training again. Just trying to get base fitness back for now, before setting some big goals that I may or may not have my eye on πŸ‘€πŸ§πŸ€­πŸ’₯ #springiscoming #backbehindbars #roggiethetriathlete #feetup #recovery #periodsofrest #rising
It is not being BURNED to ASHES that defines the P It is not being BURNED to ASHES that defines the Phoenix, but the way she RISES from those very same ashes. The past few months have been rough. It's not that I ignored the signs of inevitable burnout, but I fought against it in vain. My usual refuge of turning to endurance sport to manage other stressful aspects of my life no longer worked because my mental health was already affecting (i.e. destroying) my physical health...and it was some scary sh!t. Late in May I started training for a Robben Island crossing in August, a 7.4km ocean swim from Robben Island to Big Bay. Halfway through July, after being sick for the 3rd time in 6 weeks, I was forced to accept the heartbreaking reality that I would no longer be able to do it (at least for now). I also withdrew from Mossel Bay 70.3, scheduled for November. I was depleted and had nothing left to give, not even to myself. I've since made major changes in my life and feel like I am in the process of reclaiming my power, and on the road to healing and recovery. I'm giving myself the gift of time, to focus on me. It's not just about the red carpet finish lines, the lekker training selfies, and the glamorous medals. That's why I'm sharing this part of the journey too. It's just as real and just as much part of the trajectory as the nice parts. Let's normalise making self-care a priority. PS. I'm OK! #burnout #rebirth #newbeginings #rise #phoenix #shiftinfocus
Sunshine on a winters day 😊 Thank you @capesco Sunshine on a winters day 😊 Thank you @capescotty and your team from @swimcapetown for an incredible women's only Simon's Bay Mile race today. Conditions were absolutely perfect and glassy, and it's the first time I swam in naval waters. What a treat! I don't know if there are other events like this but it's the first I've come across. It is really special to have a swim event where only women are allowed to participate, and with world class crews and organisation both in and out of the water. It goes a long way to get more women in the water. Although I'm no longer a beginner, I was one not too long ago and remember how daunting it was to start, and how absolutely terrified I was of my first swim in the ocean (and the next few after πŸ˜…). I've been working on various aspects of my swim a lot this year, and I'm super happy with the time I was able to do this in, even though I'm not in the best of fitness right now. I'm sure Coach Scotty is proud of my sighting skills that he taught me...I didn't swim ANY additional distance πŸ₯³ (next time I will start my watch before I step into the water, and not 7 steps in, so that I can measure 1600m 🀣) Meeting all the lekker people was the cherry on top! I've truly missed this ❀ πŸ₯° #roggietheswimmer #simonsbaymile #longbeach #navalwaters #navyseals #womensday #swimcapetown #sailfishsouthafrica #justkeepswimming
Happy birthday my dear sister @fadeelahk 😘 Wis Happy birthday my dear sister @fadeelahk 😘 Wishing you the very best day and year ahead. As you journey into this new phase of your life, your adventures will no doubt like slightly different. OK OK...very different! It is a privilege to watch you take on the role of motherhood so naturally, Salmaan is a lucky little munchkin ❀ Love and appreciate you, always! #happybirthday #sister #salmaansmommy
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