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I've always been keen on sport and
very fit so a few years ago I decided
to join my local athletics club. In the
beginning I put all my effort into the
long jump because it was my best
event, but the coach encouraged me to
try different things.
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I ended up as a middle-distance
runner, which means I don't run the
short distances like 100 metres, or long
cross-country races, but the in-between
ones like 800 metres. It's an interesting type of running because you have to mix speed with
strength. You also have to think a lot about how you race, and choose the right moment to run
at your maximum speed. You need to do quite a lot of regular training when you first start and
it helps if you have a good coach who can keep you motivated and teach you the basics.
I take part in some quite major competitions now, but I still remember my first race. I was so
nervous before it started. And when it fmished, I could still feel my hands shaking. It was a
great race and I came second so I was very pleased. Since then I've learned to stay calm before
and during races. I do a lot of breathing exercises that help me stay focused and relaxed.
Competing has really helped me to trust in my own abilities. And now I find that I love running
in front of a crowd - I suppose it's a sort of performance, .
One thing I don't enjoy so much is how hard you have to work to stay fit and strong enough
to race, although it helps that I often train with others. I try to eat and sleep well, but I don't
have a special diet. Mostly it's a case of getting plenty of variety and eating more of everything
because I'm so active.
I sometimes watch Olympic athletes on TV and imagine myself in their position. It must be a
fantastic experience, but at the moment I don't feel that is necessarily where I'm aiming. I think
you have to give up so much if you want to reach that level.​ ​

Answer 1

1 B

2 A

3 D

4 D

5 B

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