First of all i would like to say a big congratulations to all those athletes that competed at the European Championships. I was there for the first few days, although i wish i'd been able to stay longer, and the performances of the athletes that i saw was 1st class. I was able to watch the 10,000m final and Mo's finish along with Chris Thompson's gutsy finish was inspirational. The performance on the whole bodes well for future championships and here's to the big 2012.
As for me, well, last time i was cutting back and trying to deal with the fatigue that was hindering my races. I raced the England championships at Gateshead and in all honestly i shouldn't have. I felt flat as soon as i started the warm up, the race wasn't much better as i started struggling after 1k. After the race i spoke to fellow Sale Harriers and friend Stuart Stokes and he gave me some advice and kindly offered to sit down and go through things. I decided to call a close to my season i was just digging myself into a deeper hole.
Since then i've not run for 2 weeks, done a lot of sleeping and had many conversations. I'm just getting back into things, doing one steady run a day and will build up towards the end of August.
Sorry it's short and sweet but not much to talk about in the last few months.
Keep you chin up Bailey, you can do iiiiit!
ReplyDeleteSorry to see and read that your track season has not gone well, James. It would be good to see you in some local road races where you'd still be a force. How about Great Warford 10 on Sunday? It's very near to you I think.
ReplyDeleteYou might find my blog today of interest being a Sale Harrier. Check out the time Mike Delaney and I ran for 10 mile paarlauf on Crossford Bridge track.
Head up mate, i also had a shocker at gateshead but think its partly due to the length of our season. if you started track training in April like me then I think its normal to feel fatigued by August time. Anyway, im sure you will be back flying soon!
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