"Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner"...

Or Perdi either for that matter! Where the heck is Patrick Sexy Swayze when you need him! I mean really, I bet only he could have saved me from dreaded Lane 1 tonight. The antithesis of "choice lane". Ugh.
(Oh it felt so good to vent that!)

Now only if it really did have some bearing on my 5th place performance tonight would it bring me even greater vindication.

Sigh.

But let's keep it real, it didn't. if I was in lane 4, 5, 6 the so called "premier" or "choice" lanes, I probably would a run the same dam time: 12.85. Ok well maybe 12.83 at the absolute most!

I remember when 12.85 used to get you stuff. Like say a Big Ten Conference title, a Pine Ridge Secondary School Record, even a meet record at Centennial Stadium in Kitchener, Ontario. Flip, 12.85 does not go far these days, talk about the price of inflation.

Oh well, truth is I totally feel flat on my first trip over to Europe. I tried hard, did everything I always do but my body was gonna sit this one out. Me, myself and my brain were on our own, and there was only so much we could do solo. Willing your CNS to do stuff doesn't work that well, apparently.

But I'm healthy, grateful and as always in great spirits and can't wait for Lausanne on July 7. I had my reservations about coming right over after nationals, but still glad I did. By Tuesday I'll be better rested from the trip and my system will have recovered from last weeks performance and emotions from winning my eigth national title last weekend.

Now let's see what I can get for my money, looking to cash in waaay better than 12.85.

Off to ice bath, its a wrap on Oslo!
Pdidi

By far the cutest thing I have seen in ages! I believe I sound like her on the odd day too.
P

I'm happy to report I'm in Oslo, though I missed my connection in London and had to sit in the airport for 5 hours. Normally this would really irritate me but it's been so long since I have been on the European circuit that it felt like a delight to be delayed. In fact 5 hours seemed way to short. I'll live there like Tom Hanks in that movie, I was just so happy to be back to work in Europe!

On arrival I went to the track for a light warm up. My muscles feel great, just very tight and flat, which is normal. I got a massage and now I'm parked in front of the computer because there is free internet at the hotel--and its wireless!!! This is a circuit runners dream, I nearly cried when the receptionist said the words. The best welcome back gift a trackster could ask for.

Now I wait for sustenance and slumber....Sweet.

Thanking the Lord, I'm Safe and Sound in Norway!
Perdeets

Eight!-Nationals 2009

I'm off to Norway this evening and wanted to post a few pics before I get out of town. Hoping to post even more as soon as I get the chance.

Ciao,
Perdita

Today I went to the last day of champs and was happy with my role as spectator. I am heading to Oslo Tuesday Night and racing there July 3.  Followed by Lausanne on July 7 and lastly Rome on July 10 before heading back home.

But before that Monday is going to be crazy because my mom is having a cookout for me and making my favorite: Oxtail! And i'll definetly earn it because I have lactic acid 200s and a weight session first thing in the morning!

Those that missed the race are asking for links so here are some I have found surrounding everything Nationals.

Semi-Final Heat 2/3 12.89, -2.2 wind

*Click Here To See 100mH Final On CBC.ca Sports*

Press Conference Media Scrum Thursday June 25 #1

Press Conference Media Scrum Thursday June 25 #2

Toodles!

P

I'm Bringing Sexy Back!

It's Sunday Morning at 123am and I haven't had a chance to sleep its been crazy. 

Thank you everyone! I'll write more later, I appreciate everyone reaching out...gonna try and sleep and return replies later.

For Now see below for your daily dose of Sexy. Eight is Great!

Grateful, humble, happy, relieved, excited and super-hungry!
Perdita-National Champ Never Felt Go Good!

Sleepless In The City...

So I thought I'd have no time to get on here, but I woke up today at 5am and rather than toss and turn I got up. I think the excitement of the final tonight has got me unable to sleep, this is very normal for me. But it hasn't happened since Osaka in 2007. Feels foreign but bang on.

In the meantime I thought I'd be productive and share some press conference photos from Thursday and give everyone this intimate look at what really goes on during 1-on-1s with Canada's sports reporters.

Info you should know before we continue:

Location: Nike Toronto inside the ever changing eye of a  Canadian media scrum

Media Outlets: Various TV, Radio, Print From The Fan590 to The Globe and Mail.

Photographer (who dared to get close): Howard Bailey

Enter Perdita & The Reporters-True Story

"Oh Jim you're making me blush... you know I can't answer that."

"Is that a chocolate timbit crumb on your chest? I'm thinking finders keepers!"

"Noo, I'm sorry. I don't think you feeling my bicep has any bearing on the story Teddy."

"So by asking that question, you're admitting you don't read my blog then. I mean that is a fair statement, right?"

"Really? I love tummy rubs and warm milk before bed too Joe, OMG!!"

"Now that's a dumb question. Who has a good one?...Nexxxxxt!"

"Ya ya totally, Colgate Total and then some diluted peroxide. Burns your gums, but you'll have the whitest pearls."

"''Fuh-Lee-see-En', not ' Feleese-Navidad' you've only been covering me for 5 years people. I mean do we really have to do this every time?"

"I'm sorry can you repeat the question...yes for the 5th time Jim--sheesh!"


"OK This is the last time I'm doing my hurdle 8 clearance face!"

The End

There you have it, how it really goes down, rarely do they ask anything about my running. Hence most quotes regarding it are usually made up,  just so you know.

Gone back to bed, then going for 8!

& please don't forget to spread the word & support my initiative: www.righttoplay.com/perdita

Perdita

"Training Is the Opposite Of Hoping"

Alright, this is it, I am shutting it down for a few days to take care of business.  And it's crazy how excited I am to be racing at nationals, its been two long years!

I'll be back when the day is done. Going for Eight!

P

P.S My girlfriend sent this to me laughing today and incase anyone from Nike read this, totally kidding guys...kinda.

What does a Track Star have for dinner 48 hours before her biggest race of the year so far?

I race Friday night at 545pm at Varsity Stadium and the two days before any big race is always the same routine for me. Unless of course I am staying in Yorkville and mere meters from one of my favorite places to eat: Sushi Inn!

This means the sustenance routine changes slightly.  Instead of the signature chewing of boston lettuce ala boiled fish,  I gave me the green light to enjoy some sushi. Yeah!

Umm No.

Because now I am sitting here super lethargic and fat as a tick bursting at the gut. I ate way too much grilled cod, Crab, Unagi, Spider roll,  Sushi inn roll, Tempura roll, this and that roll...

Like really, who does that? I know better (well at least at race time).  And this is why I don't eat my favorite foods leading to a track meet, because I simply love food too much. I cant' see it go to waste. "I paid $8.95 for that last piece of fried yam in egg batter, no you won't clear this plate!"

...I can't stand to see a waitress throw food away. Especially food that is going on my Visa card. Not one strip of seaweed not one rice grain has ever gone to waste when I sit at a sushi dinner. And herein lies the problem.

Sigh. But a lesson learned. 

Thursday night @ T-minus 24 hours, I will definitely be chewing something very green and very bland. Thinking Artichoke with a side of hay!

So So Sleepy....

Per...zzz...zzz

I Am My Mother's Daughter...

My mom will start to get butterflies weeks before I have an impending track meet. Just the thought of the upcoming race sends her tummy into tailspin.

And a week before the 2009 Canadian Championships I seem to be experiencing the same symptoms. And let me tell you heading to my national trials this is definitely a first!

No disrespect.

I have won 7 previous titles, all hard fought and well earned, but it has always been a meet I struggled to get hype for. After winning the 4th, then 5th, then 6th...you get my drift?. It becomes routine. I am grateful each time to claim the title but in the past, it was always "the house that Perdita built".

Yet this year is very different, the level of competition is the best it has ever been. And a year off has made me so hungry and thirsty for competition, I'll race anyone, anywhere, anytime.

My last three races have all been to the wire where I was hundredths away from the winner. A sign that I am on the upswing and my training is working well. My plan is just to work hard while focusing on Berlin and patiently wait my turn.

So excited am I, that I have already started packing. Hoping this anticipation will make the days pass faster. After nationals I am heading right to Europe for a few Golden League races for the first time in two years! I have never been this happy to be getting on the road.



And the early onset of Monarchs must just be confirmation that this is what I was born to do.

Ciao,

P