What a rollercoaster it’s been. I’m back home after some great times celebrating my world championships 1500metres silver medal with some karaoke (naturally) in Tokyo.
Enjoying some downtime with friends was just what I needed after going so close to a second world title. It might not have been fully appropriate but we belted out Gold by Spandau Ballet, even if my go-to A Little Respect by Erasure wasn’t on the playlist this time.
I mentioned the word ‘redemption’ going into the world championships and when I got to Japan, I hoped I would get to the final and then get the most out of myself.
I felt pretty good in my heat but was nervous for the semi-final. However, I felt good there too and then realised there were not too many people in the field running as well as I was.
As good as