No matter where you are in recovery, small moves like this create capacity for more. (written 07/13/2025)

This week, we’re excited to share something a little different: a guest blog post from Simon — Katie’s husband!

Simon hasn’t experienced Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, but like many of us, he’s still discovered how powerful ThriveNinety’s simple tools can be for anyone wanting to move better and feel sharper.

In his new post, How Ankle Tilts Saved My Day,  Simon shares how adding one easy nervous system and movement-based reset — ankle tilts — helped him get through a half-marathon pain-free. He was dealing with back pain, knee soreness, and the temptation to “push through” and ignore his body’s signals (sound familiar?).

Then our weekly email landed in his inbox, reminding him that it isn’t always the best solution. By combining ThriveNinety’s approach to Pacing with this gentle movement, he created just enough capacity to do what he wanted to do — and do it comfortably. It’s a reminder that our 5 Pillar approach, PEDAL™, isn’t just for those recovering from Long COVID, ME/CFS, or post-infection conditions. These tools are simple, accessible, and help meet your body where it is, whether you’re managing chronic fatigue or just dealing with the aches and pains of everyday life and aging. This means you can continue to benefit from them, and get stronger and stronger, as you progress along your recovery path!

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re “too strong” or “too healthy” for these small, thoughtful moves to make a difference, Simon’s story is proof they can.

You can read Simon’s story here: How Ankle Tilts Saved My Day

And if you want to try ankle tilts for yourself, you’ll find a quick video linked in the post — plus tips on how to use Pacing to get the most out of your movement, without the setbacks that come from pushing too hard, too fast.

Here’s to doing more — and doing it comfortably.

Warmly,
Katie and Andrea 

PS: If you have a ThriveNinety moment you’d like to share, please share. We love hearing how you’re putting the tools into practice — whether it’s for symptom relief, resilience, performance, or everyday living!