2012 season has begun

Hi all,
It's official 2012 racing has started. I ran my first meet in Vienna last night. I came second to American yvette lewis. I ran 8.16 which is pretty slooooooooow in my opinion but it's a start. I felt quite close to the winner who is running well so I need to just run faster.

I've mentioned that I was having some problems with my calf. I'm happy to report that I got through warm up and racing without any pain in my achilles. I feel like I can move on now and not worry about doing any damage which is a big relief. Part of my head was a bit weary racing last night that I was going to hurt myself which is never a fun way to race.

The bad news from last night is that Ian hurt himself racing. I think he might have done a little tear in his groin. I feel really bad for him because he was running so well in his race and I think would have been really close to the world indoor standard. I'm hoping that the injury isn't as bad as it seemed and he will be back soon. He really does deserve some luck.

Currently I'm sitting on a bus going from Vienna to Linz. Im the only irish person, there are lots of english and turkish athletes. The journey should take 2.5 hours but the bus collected some athletes at the airport and has been going pretty slow so I've been on the bus for 4 hours!!! I've watched the DVD zookeeper and played lots of scrabble on the iPad.I'm bored now though and wish I was there.

Tomorrows race should be a faster race than yesterday as it has some big names in it. I'm really looking forward too it. The first meet I always find nerve wrecking and now I feel just ready to run.

I have absolutely no idea who I will be sharing a hotel room with for the next few nights because there are no other Irish to share with. Fingers crossed the meet organiser has put me in with someone lovely......

I shall report back from Linz soon. If you are feeling cold in Ireland take heart in the fact that it's -15 here!!!!! Brrrrr thank goodness for my big warm coat and hats and gloves.

Bye bye,

Dor xoxo

* quick update . I'm in Linz safe and sound now. I'm rooming with an American girl called brianna Glenn who long jumps. Just found a mccafe which has Internet access and cups of tea!