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Search for answer to an enduring problem

IN 2002, Anna Hemmings was at the peak of her athletic prowess: world kayaking champion. A few months later, she had broken down completely - utterly, incurably exhausted, unable to paddle even for 10 minutes.

IN 2002, Anna Hemmings was at the peak of her athletic prowess: world kayaking champion. A few months later, she had broken down completely - utterly, incurably exhausted, unable to paddle even for 10 minutes.

"I couldn't go on.