Hi Again!
I haven't posted in a few days, there wasn't anything really going on. A tinge of homesickness (can you tell from my last post), but that left in a day or so.
I used the time training solo in Kamen to really reflect on what I want out of the rest of my season. It was wonderful to have one of my best friends in the world (who happens to be one of the best chiropracters in the world too!) join me in Kamen and Berlin this past week.
I needed reinforcements after London and as always Dr. Wilbour Kelsick left his busy practice in B.C to help me out. I was happy with my second place finish in Berlin today. It was a huge step up from my seventh place, 12.96 in London. And a whole .25 seconds faster in 12.71.
I am grateful for all my performances, though the competitor in me is really not feeling all this "12.7x" business. But Berlin was progress because in 17 races outdoors this year, today was my second fastest.
It was all about effort and fueling my competitive juices after London. My bestie was ALL over my tail this week on email about bringing the stank nasty and finishing my season with gusto.
To quote her email this morning: "At this point, its more about the attitude and effort than the result, so let's see some fire and fight..."
Which is much more pleasant than an email I got from her a few days ago saying she really wanted to "shake me...". lol
I was in the same lane as I was in last year for the World Championship Final. Lane three. I used the memory of finishing that race in 15.53 seconds as inspiration to do better today. I was healthy and able and after all it was a new day. I'll take a 'do over', even if it's 12 months later. :)
I've got a few more races to go and I'm working hard and enjoying myself and as always expecting a break through. Your attitude I am learning is a very powerful tool.
Be well my friends!
Per
Take a peek at the victory ceremony today in Berlin, good times...
