Berlin Olympic StadiumBerlin WallBrussels DLBrussels DLAfter the World Championships I decided to continue on with the remainder of my season but relax a little and get some enjoyment back into my racing, rather than chasing qualifying times. My last steeplechase of the year was in Brussels at the Diamond League Final. It was another amazing … Continue reading The long slog.
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Mockbaaaa Team GB official photo with our Bald Caps in honour of our bald Team Boss! After the disappointment of making the World Championship team two years ago in Deagu but not being able to go due to my broken foot – it really did make Moscow that little bit more special. I did everything … Continue reading From Russia, With Love…
Published 23rd August 2013 From Moscow to Manhattan, I’m most definitely on my travels this summer and I’m learning so much along the way. The World Championships were just an amazing experience, my first time in Russia, and Moscow is a terrific city. I was excited to make the final and had to be pleased … Continue reading From Moscow to New York via Brussels… I’m learning so much on my travels ahead of Commonwealth Games – Daily Mail
New York Diamond LeagueRome Diamond LeagueThe last four weeks have been mind numbing. Before the Rome Diamond league last month, I picked up what I thought was a tightness in my calf. I decided to continue training and race - in order to try and gain a World Championship 'A' Time. Thankfully, I did manage … Continue reading A Few Steps Backward… A Few Steps Forward!
Eilish McColgan THE step up to the podium proved a trip too far but the journey made by her grandmother was much more precious. Eilish McColgan admitted she simply ran out of time as she reflected ruefully on her sixth place in the 3000m steeplechase. A season’s best of 9:44.65 was a small crumb of … Continue reading Eilish so proud as her grandmother makes first stadium trip since 1986 and sees her battle to sixth place at Hampden – Daily Record
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