I have been passionate about SPORT my whole life, from my school days where I represented my school in Tennis, Netball and Swimming to when I went to University and was chosen for an All South African Universities Badminton Team.

In my adult life I started running and represented Unilever, when I worked there, in running and won races. I then took to ultra distance running and have completed the 90km Comrades Marathon five times. I also have been involved with Canoeing and completed the 125km Dusi Canoe Marathon, a 3 Day event, three times as well as enjoying Cycling and have cycled many races including a 100 miler. 

Presently I am involved in running, canoeing, cycling and going to the gym, the latter at least three times a week. 

My four sons have all excelled in Sport, two of my sons are currently competitive canoeists, while my one son was a top junior tennis player in South Africa who was awarded a Tennis Scholarship to a American University in South Eastern Louisiana where he played in the University Conference League for 4 years, he is now in New York and currently represents his Company in Tennis and has already qualified for the New York Marathon in November this year.

I have used the Assist technology for over 30 years, inspiring me and my family to keep fit, well and healthy. These Assists have been the backbone of my Sporting career and have ensured that I have been injury free and physically strong. I can personally recommend, if one has any stops on achieving their goals, that they avail themselves of this technology.

Jenny Birkett
26.04.2007