PROFILE:

What’s your biggest sporting achievement?

Olympian 2008 (triathlon), World Champion 2007 (biathle)

What are your goals?

To qualify for London 2012

Tell us a bit about yourself

Before taking up triathlon seriously I completed a degree in mathematics (1st class honours) at Bath University. I use to teach sailing during the summer, this is something I really miss doing. I still have a boat but I rarely get to sail it.

Tell us about your career history to date

I have a handful of European Cup podium and World Cup top 10s. I was Irish national champion in 2007 and 2008 – was injured for the race in 2009 and there hasn’t been one since! My highest world ranking is 11th. I have suffered many injuries in the last 2 years and health problems but with the help of Care for Health I am now getting back to my best.

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How did you hear about Care for Health?

Through friends. I was sponsored by Atum 22 – a custom made bike company that Dr Duffy was involved with back in 2008 and was very impressed with his skills back then. It took me a while to make it into the clinic but I am endlessly glad that I did!

How has CFH treatment/advice helped you?

It has transformed my life! And I am not exaggerating. I have had 3 sacral stress fractures and have struggled with sacral alignment problems most of my career. Seeing Dr Duffy has controlled this and although I think I will always have to have treatment I am mostly symptom-free now. Diet and training advice has been great, I now follow the paleo diet due to advice from Emma Stiles and Alex Haddow. I have more energy, sleep better and recover well.

What’s the biggest difference in performance you have seen following CFH treatment?

I am able to put together a more intense and longer duration of session without injury. This January on a training camp I ran 100km per week for 3 weeks running - in the past I would have been injured if I exceeded 80km.
 
What does your training routine involve?

I average 5 hours of training a day, 7 days a week, 48 weeks of the year - 80km running, 20-25km swimming and anything from 300-600km riding.

What do you like best about triathlon?

I like pushing myself to the limit. I also like the people I get to meet and the places I visit. Without triathlon I think my life would be much more boring.

What’s your proudest moment?

My first podium in a European cup. I had just recovered from my first real injury problem and it was a great relief to be back competing well.

Who or what is your inspiration?

Gabrie Selassie

How do you know when you’re due a visit to Care for Health?

When I hurt more than usual! (Seriously, if I have a problem that lasts more than a few days I know I need to come in).

What’s your top tip for someone trying to improve in your sport?

Train hard but sensibly. Don’t go hard all the time - the easy miles are usually the ones you skip and are perhaps more important than the hard sessions in the long run.

What’s the best way for people to follow your progress?

Visit www.emmadavistri.com and twitter @emmadavistri