article_snippet.sent: I’ve been out injured for a whole year now, but I’m finally on the verge of a return to regular training.
article_snippet.sent: It’ll be such a relief after such a long time out.
article_snippet.sent: I’m actually in my last week of rehab at the moment, then I’ll
article_snippet.sent: The year has been so mentally and physically tough, but now I can finally look forward.
article_snippet.sent: You’d think that, with 12 months away from the bike, I’d have plenty of time to myself.
article_snippet.sent: But in reality, I never thought I’d be out for that long
article_snippet.sent: I kept having setbacks after thinking I was about to return so I couldn’t stop and enjoy myself.
article_snippet.sent: There were many times I thought I was losing the battle, but I worked through any doubts I had.
article_snippet.sent: I have learnt a lot about myself in the last year – both as an athlete and a person –
article_snippet.sent: and I believe the whole experience will benefit me in the long run.
article_snippet.sent: Right now, with Rio 2016 on the horizon, I’m more motivated than ever.