An amazing year of results - 2008

This year is definitely the most that I have ever trained and trained based on a structured program and I have had the most amazing results. I have won my age groups Veteran State Road and Criterium Championships and Club Road and Criterium Championships. I have also taken bronze in the Masters State TT Championships (Div 1) and silver in the Masters State Team TT Championships. At the Veterans South Pacific Championships at Easter this year I came second in the 300m sprint, third in the criterium and time trial.

About 20 months ago I was hit by a car when out training, it took me a while to get over those injuries. I got back on the bike about November 2007, and until March 2008 I was still having physio 3 times a week for recovery from the accident.

I made a decision that I wanted to get back racing and really focused on that decision. I have trained hard and I have entered races this year that I have never really attempted before and the results have been amazing. The results also give me confidence and enthusiasm to keep racing and setting the next goal. I know at times there have been races were there not that many to race against - I always say that 'you can only race against those that turn up'.

Thank you to everyone that has encouraged me and especially to David my husband and coach.