It started like a roller coaster. Supposed to fly to Gatwick but due to the fog we decided at the last minute to go on the overnight boat, to make things worse all the cabins were taken so I ended up sleeping on the floor, nightmare!! But we got there in the end.
My first day on Friday I had two training sessions in the brand new Olympic pool which was massive!
My fist race I didn’t really get going which was 100 fly, followed by 400 IM, that was much better, I was pleased with that one, came 2nd in my heat and 3rd overall in my age group.
400 free on Sunday was only slightly off my personal best and finished 2nd overall in my age group. On Monday I had the 200 free that was ok, only slightly off my pb again.
Tuesday was the 200 fly and again just off my pb, I was hoping to get into the Semi final for this one, but unfortunately I didn’t make it, I placed second reserve.
Wednesday I had nothing so I just went training in the morning and night to maximise the 50metre mode.
Thursday had to be my BIG DAY as I was racing in the 800 free; I had to win this one in my age group as this will decide whether I get into the GB European Team. Luckily I had a good start and felt comfortable, looking at my splits at one stage I was 1 ½ seconds inside my best time and thank god I won it in a personal best time of 8.51.58 also a long course Island record. Later on that day I had confirmation on my selection for the GB Junior European Team held in July in Antwerp, Belgium.
On Friday I trained more in the pool, and then to my surprise I was told that I am also part of the team to represent GB for the open water trials held in May in Israel. I waited ages for one selection and in the end I get two!!
At this stage I would like to thank my sponsors and Guernsey Swimming Club for all their support.
