RT Journals: Lisa Corrigan

The start list was intimidating, with names such as Sarah Jamieson, Lara tamsett, Nikki Chapple, Eloise Wellings, Lisa Flint, Melissa Rollison, Clare Geraghty and the list went on. However, I had confidence in my training over the past few months with no interruptions from injury or illness, for a change! It was nice to be heading into a race feeling fit and confident.

 

I had a slight scare the day before we flew to Noosa, when I woke up with a sore throat, which luckily enough only lasted until Friday morning and if anything forced me into having a good taper.

 

I was very nervous leading up to the race but at the same time was really looking forward to getting out there and racing. My training partners, Andrea Ilakovac, Hannah Flannery and Laura Garvican were also racing which calmed my nerves, making it feel somewhat like a normal training session. My win was made all the better with their performances, which made for a good quality celebration post race!

 

By the time the race start came around the temperature was at its peak, as was the crowd. Early on the pace was steady and into the last of 4 laps a group of 10 remained. My mouth was desert dry and my face was burning when Nikki and Jamo picked up the tempo with about 1km to go. I was hurting, but managed to hang on and when crossing the bridge for the final time the finish line came into view and I had a surge of confidence, kicked, passed Jamo, hit the tape with her less than a second behind, and Nikki not far behind. I had a short lie on the finishing carpet! (I didn't collapse!!!) Victory was mine and it was sweet.

 

I am now looking forward to the domestic track season beginning, with my first hit out being at the NSW state 3km champs in less than 2 weeks time, followed by a few stints at altitude with commonwealth games trials always in sight.

 

My confidence is reappearing and the taste of winning is very addictive.....Bring on summer!