Hi, I’m Tarrin
I’m a trail coach, physiotherapist, and ultra trail runner. My mission is to help people become healthier, happier and stronger runners.
I graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2007. I completed my certificate in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy OMT in 2010 and my International Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Dip MDT in 2019. I have been working in private practice since 2009, focusing on orthopaedic, sports and chronic pain conditions.
I am a passionate advocate for physical activity and love helping people become healthier and happier through movement.
I offer a thorough assessment and treatment plan to get to the root cause of why you are hurting, how to relieve it, how to restore normal function and how to prevent future episodes. I encourage my patients to become active participants in their rehabilitation so they can return to normal activities and sport sooner and with confidence.
I have a holistic approach to injury management and prevention with a strong emphasis on strength and conditioning, mobility, nutrition strategies, training load and stress management.
Every injury is an opportunity to learn, grow and get stronger.
Disclaimer: This website is not designed to replace medical assessment and advice. With any injury, if in doubt, get it checked out.
Ultra Trail Runner
I fell in love with running when I was six years old. Twenty something years later, and I’m still running my heart out. In 2010 I discovered trail running, and in 2016, I entered and won my first mountain ultra race. Since then, ultra-running has been an incredible adventure, and the sport continues to take me places I never imagined I would go.
Nothing makes me happier than spending time on the trails, tagging peaks and exploring new trails. It gives me a sense of freedom and reconnects me with nature. But more importantly, trail running has taught me that life never goes according to plan; just keep moving, and the trail will take you where you need to go.
Race Highlights:
| Year | Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1st female at DES Stellenboschberg VK race |
| 2025 | 1st solo female at Dryland Traverse Stage Race |
| 2025 | 1st female at RunWest 21km |
| 2025 | 2nd at Pass2Pass Ultra 65km |
| 2024 | 4th at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100miler |
| 2024 | 1st female team Pondo 100km |
| 2024 | 2nd at Pass2Pass 60km |
| 2024 | 2nd at UTD 100km |
| 2023 | 1st lady (8th overall) at George Mountain Ultra Trail 100km by UTMB. |
| 2023 | 1st at BatRun |
| 2023 | 1st at Pass2Pass |
| 2022 | 1st at George Mountain Ultra Trail 100km (5th overall) |
| 2022 | 3rd at Ultra-Trail Drakensberg GCU 62km |
| 2021 | 1st at SkyRun 100km (8th overall) |
| 2021 | 3rd at MaxiRace 45km |
| 2021 | 2nd at MacMac Ultra 50 miler |
| 2021 | 3rd at Ultra-Trail Drakensberg GCU 62km |
| 2019 | 2nd at SkyRun 100km |
| 2019 | 3rd at Maxirace 68km |
| 2019 | 2nd at Ultra-Trail Drakensberg 100km |
| 2018 | 1st at SkyRun 100km |
| 2016 | 1st at SkyRun 65km |
Trail and Ultra Running Coach
In 2019 I started Coaching to help more people achieve their running goals. I work with trail and ultra runners of all levels and ages.
At Vert&Dirt Coaching our mission is to help people become stronger, healthier and happier runners. We believe training shouldn’t be a daily chore, and if you fall in love with the process, the outcome will be much more rewarding.
Sign up for Coaching at vertanddirt.co.za
Thank You to my Sponsors
