I was really looking forward to this race. I haven't really raced for about three or four months now, and this is my first race back. I was really looking forward to starting racing again.

260

I always feel lost when he's not there. I need someone to direct me and push me and then hold me back when I'm doing too much. It's nice to be back and have a mentor there to help me out.

170

I was quite nervous before the race because I hadn't raced in so long. Learning to run with people again, getting back into the swing of it again. You need a couple of races to get going.

148