From Hip Surgery to Winning Racer and Record Holder
Read on to discover how the transformative power of working with us helped Fiona achieve her best performances despite hip surgery and setbacks. Hear how the supportive Njinga community and expert coaching helped Fiona break records and exceed her own expectations.
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Achieved the highest female FTP score recorded in the Njinga Lab of 236w.
Official Tour of Cambridgeshire photo taken by Sportograf
Qualified for UCI Gran Fondo World Champs, finishing 4th in her age group at the Tour of Cambridgeshire.
Official photo from the Women's Racing League
London Women's Racing TT League Road Bike VET winner 2018 (1st in age Group in 4 out of 5 TTs)
Cycled 1564km with 20,850m of climbing in 16 days, along the way conquering some iconic climbs including Puy Mary (1783m) and Ventoux (1910m).
Before Njinga: Overcoming Adversity
When I was diagnosed with advanced bilateral hip arthritis, it seemed like my athletic pursuits would come to an end. I used to participate in sprint triathlons, where cycling was the only part I really excelled in.
But in 2014, I had to face the harsh reality of stopping running. To preserve my left hip, I underwent a complex surgery called open hip dislocation and debridement. It was a tough period, but I was determined to remain active, so I turned to road cycling as a recommended non-impact sport.
"I also joined the Njinga Collective, a remarkable community of cyclists that added a new dimension to my training."
Fiona completing a session on a Wattbike at the Njinga Lab.
Fiona had a long road to full fitness as she recovered from her hip operations.
"It was a way for me to feel "normal" again, physically and mentally."
Fiona achieving a new Lab record FTP score.
Fiona ride captaining a group on a Njinga Collective ride down to Brighton
Fiona at the submit of Mont Ventoux on her epic cycling adventure across France.
Fiona on her adventure cycling across France
Improved an incredible 66 watts from 174w to 240w in just 18 months.
Increase from 2.46 to 3.59w/kg. An increase of 46% in less than 18 months.
Completed first 100 miles in July 2019 in a time of 7h47m.
Took on the Mallorca 225 cycling challenge and conquered it in tough heat conditions.
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