(Interview translated from English to Japanese...) No Shortcut to Glory “Aim for the highest cloud, so that if you miss it, you will hit a lofty mountain.” Always aim for the highest cloud in the sky. Doing that, even if you don’t reach it, you will still be able to stand on a peak. From … Continue reading Torch Relay Interview – Play True Japan – Tokyo 2020 Anti-doping Conference
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This Monday, I met with the Endurance boys squad at Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. Aspire Academy was founded in 2004 with the goal to find and develop the best young male Qatari athletes, whilst also providing them with high quality secondary school education. The kids were all extremely welcoming and kind. It was inspiring to hear them … Continue reading Aspire Academy – Endurance Group
Returning to Tokyo has always been on my wish list. 23 years ago I visited Japan with my parents to ‘watch’ them compete in the 1991 World Championships. I use the term ‘watch’ very loosely, as I was only one at the time and have no recollection of the trip! Tokyo has always held a … Continue reading Play True 2020 Athlete Forum – Tokyo, Japan
Throughout school I never had a huge deal of confidence. I always talked myself out of things and had a low opinion of my capabilities. Over the years, sport has taught me many lessons but it's also brought out certain attributes and qualities, ones I didn't know I possessed. Although sport has given me some … Continue reading Michelin Tyres – Inspiring Women Workshop
Tuesday evening, I was very fortunate to see sporting legacy in full effect. I was along at Meadowbank Stadium to present Edinburgh Athletics Club with a trophy, on behalf of Lindsay's Solicitors, for their Cross-Country achievements. They had the highest number of finishers at the National Championships, with Edinburgh AC becoming the first club to … Continue reading Lindsay Solicitors Cross-Country Trophy: Edinburgh AC
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