It’s the pain I enjoy! The tougher the event, the better I get! I was built with mental toughness and it’s just been unleashed in athletics.
And, of course, I adore getting muddy. I’m also a long distance track runner but it’s definitely more fun competing in the fields.
It’s amazing running through the countryside with the wildlife, the trees and being away from the traffic. It’s a great way to escape!
I get bored quite quickly, but these races are never ever dull. The terrain is always different, your speed varies all the time and I get great pleasure watching my competitors struggle.
I’m a full-time athlete now but when I was teaching I was running at six every morning. Not very nice!
The trick is to find a reason for climbing out of bed. What I do is think about my competitors getting up early and being fitter than me.
It’s just something you’ve got to do if you want to be one of the best.
But just remember, however serious you take your running, cross country is one of the most fun races you can ever do.
And thats why we love it too !