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It feels like only moments ago that I authored a blog for Runner’s Tribe, Reflecting on the Past. This blog took me back to what I achieved in 2009 and the importance of rest and reflection.
2010 was my busiest and most successful year to date, athletically, professionally and personally. In the lead up to the Commonwealth Games I raced 5 times and won all 5, breaking records in 3 and setting personal best times! Apart from the Bronze not being Gold in Delhi I couldn’t have asked for more out of myself.
Reflecting on 2010 I had a few hiccups which a glass of water wasn’t enough to fix! A few nights in the Alfred Hospital, twice a foot injury, twice a dodgy adductor, a 3 week sinus inflection and last but not least, a quad strain a week before CWG. Given 2010 was my biggest year of mileage and fast paced I have grown to realise that injuries and illness are part of the management and recovery process. If you respect the warning signs early they actually help you in the long run, remain consistent and keep the passion.
The key mantra which has taken me 16 years to embrace is “Run Hard, Rest Hard”.
Post Delhi Commonwealth Games I’ve had a few false starts in the return to running hard. I’ve rested hard for a number of weeks and now I am on the campaign trail to hard running once again. I’m excited 2011 is here and making the most of being faster than Lachlan for a few sessions while he returns from a bout of Osteitis Pubis. I better get my scalps while I can!
I hope you’ve had a good break and are looking forward to achieving your personal bests and getting your scalps!
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