I've realised today that in my packing panic I actually haven't packed anything to keep me occupied. I am so used to not having spare time that I didn't even think to pack 'things to do' when we are between training or relaxing in the evening - oops. I will be hoping that others haven't overlooked this and have brought DVD's, cards, books. Or you'll get a lot of blogs as I keep myself amused by catching up on blogs I want to write but haven't had a chance to yet. I guess that is something I will need to remember for Lillehammer and if I make it and become a full-time athlete. Can't imagine having so much free time to be honest!
What a long day - the time dragged and then went past really fast as the time I had to leave approached. Richard cooked dinner, BBQ chicken with Mediterranean veg and rice - he's a much better cook than me and then I left for station. I arrived in Bath and met a fellow Power2Podium-er, Ellie. We wandered up to the hostel where we are staying (only having to turn around once) and then into the restaurant for a team talk. We got our rules - no drinking, this week you are athletes (!), schedule and Team Bath cards so that we can get in to the STV, food vouchers and lots of information! The schedule is packed - and I have a 7:30 am tomorrow morning :'(
So to bed (well to our room). Four of us sharing - me, Hannah, Ellie and Abbie. The boys are all here too - the first time the 20 of us have been all together in the process as we are usually split boys and girls. Our room is 2 sets of bunk beds! My feet stick off the end, one wardrobe between four of us staying for a week ah! And the toilets/showers are all the way down the other end of the corridor - so it will be an interesting stay. Well we threw our bags in and went downstairs to socialise/catch the end of X Factor. We ended up playing cards - cheats and Irish snap. And also some dice game with cups?! Can't remember the name though but was good. Irish snap was definitely the highlight though despite having a pretty sore hand by the end of it (there was 8 of us playing).
The early wake up call meant we all headed upstairs pretty early. I unpacked a bit (as much as you can unpack when you have one drawer available) and we chatted and got to bed by 11 ish. Then of course I couldn't sleep! Far too restless and couldn't get my head to shut up and shut down.
It all kicks off properly tomorrow, can't wait to get back on the push track and have a go in the gym which we haven't done yet. I feel really positive and that's mainly due to all the support I have gotten from friends, coaches, family and colleagues. It really means a lot to have their belief - means I believe in myself a little more which I think will make a big difference when it comes down to selection. So thanks if you've supported me or wished me luck! Let's do this.
What a long day - the time dragged and then went past really fast as the time I had to leave approached. Richard cooked dinner, BBQ chicken with Mediterranean veg and rice - he's a much better cook than me and then I left for station. I arrived in Bath and met a fellow Power2Podium-er, Ellie. We wandered up to the hostel where we are staying (only having to turn around once) and then into the restaurant for a team talk. We got our rules - no drinking, this week you are athletes (!), schedule and Team Bath cards so that we can get in to the STV, food vouchers and lots of information! The schedule is packed - and I have a 7:30 am tomorrow morning :'(
So to bed (well to our room). Four of us sharing - me, Hannah, Ellie and Abbie. The boys are all here too - the first time the 20 of us have been all together in the process as we are usually split boys and girls. Our room is 2 sets of bunk beds! My feet stick off the end, one wardrobe between four of us staying for a week ah! And the toilets/showers are all the way down the other end of the corridor - so it will be an interesting stay. Well we threw our bags in and went downstairs to socialise/catch the end of X Factor. We ended up playing cards - cheats and Irish snap. And also some dice game with cups?! Can't remember the name though but was good. Irish snap was definitely the highlight though despite having a pretty sore hand by the end of it (there was 8 of us playing).
The early wake up call meant we all headed upstairs pretty early. I unpacked a bit (as much as you can unpack when you have one drawer available) and we chatted and got to bed by 11 ish. Then of course I couldn't sleep! Far too restless and couldn't get my head to shut up and shut down.
It all kicks off properly tomorrow, can't wait to get back on the push track and have a go in the gym which we haven't done yet. I feel really positive and that's mainly due to all the support I have gotten from friends, coaches, family and colleagues. It really means a lot to have their belief - means I believe in myself a little more which I think will make a big difference when it comes down to selection. So thanks if you've supported me or wished me luck! Let's do this.
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