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Athletics Masters Athletics

Four painful lessons I learned (apparently from not listening to my own advice).

Let’s break this down into four simple truths: 1. I let my race schedule dictate my fitness, which worked wonders for short-term glory but led to long-term bodily betrayal. 2. I ignored my own common sense, and raced through injuries to avoid disappointing others. Spoiler: I ended up disappointing myself instead. 3. I completely forgot […]

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Athletics Masters Athletics

European Masters Championship 2003, Pescara Italy.

The European Championships loom just three weeks away, and my body is now a sophisticated patchwork of pain and regret. Regular trips to physiotherapists, sports therapists, and anyone who will take pity on me become part of the daily grind, along with a stretching routine so intricate, Cirque du Soleil would be impressed. A week […]