Training Cancelled 26 August 2008

Training was cancelled due to the bank holiday. Went to the JJB Gym instead. Started with 4 miles gradual warm up on the treadmill followed by 4 times 30 seconds flat out on a 5 deg incline.

Moved on to the weight machines and did some extra work on the legs pressing 80kg then 100kg. What a relief the sauna felt great, I can't help noticing the large blister on my little toe.

Note to dad I need some new spikes!

The stomach aches have gone since I switched energy drinks, I now use Gatorade it doesn't taste to great but eh you can't have everything.

The bus didn't come again 13 quid for a pass and I am left standing on my own again. Perhaps I should stick my trainers on and run it.

The Long Haul

The Beginning

It is Sunday morning 8:00am on the 24th August 2008, the last day of the Olympics. I am getting ready to go to the Gym. I will start with a warm up on the tread mill and then move onto the weights. You may well ask why am I going to the gym at 8:00am on a Sunday morning. Well I want to run for GB or play football for England ladies.

I am 16 years old my name is Emma and my best time this year for the 800 meters is 2 min 18 seconds. I have only been running for 1 year as I used to play football for Manchester City Ladies.

London being awarded the 2012 Olympics is a great honour for everyone and I decided to start
this blog as a diary for my ups and probably many lows over the next few years as we aproach the start or our Olympics.

Thanks Emma.