Essex Governors and Clerks Conference

On Saturday 13th March I undertook my first Team Essex Ambassador duty. This was to speak to the Essex school governors about the role of a Team Essex Ambassador and about my own sport, how I got into it, and what my aspirations are for London 2012.
I was very nervous about doing this as I have never spoken in public before. I had arranged to meet Dominic Collins at 2.30 at the Weston Homes Community Stadium in Colchester (which is the home of Colchester United football team). Unfortunately I somehow missed the turn-off at a slip round and found myself on the way to Clacton. Big panic! I turned round and tried again, and with the help of a friend ,guiding me on my mobile, I eventually arrived about 10 minutes late. Dominic found me in the carpark and there was still time to spare as it was a coffee break.
When I saw how big the audience was I nearly fainted - there were over 200 people there. However, I clambered on to the stage with my 3 pages of typed A4 ready. It was so nerve wracking but, I must say, by the time I got to the last page I was beginning to enjoy it. I loved the applause at the end and just hope I did a good job.
This was a tremendous experience for me and I feel really good about it. Although I was dreading it I now feel I can do almost anything.

Training Weekend at Leeds - WCL High Performance Centre

Just got back from 3 very good training sessions in Leeds. Arrived there on Friday night, then up and ready to go on Saturday morning. Good to meet up with the GB Lead Coach, Nicola Vaughan-Ellis, and all my other training partners. Good, hard sessions then a long drive, nearly 200 miles, back home to Sible Hedingham.
Then back to work Monday.
Next session at Gym in Braintree will be on Tuesday.

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