Kit has arrived. Looking really smart. T shirts, Lifting vest, leggings, shorts and Tracksuit.And a snazzy rucksack to pack too. All emblazoned with the Scottish logo. Was touch and go whether I was going to make it. Life and a hamstring injury nearly got in the way. But currently on track to fly out next Tuesday: 10th October. Lifting on Friday and Saturday. Fingers crossed.

With only 7 weeks left until the World Championships Training is beginning to get pretty tough. Longer and faster sets, followed by shorter heavier ones. A slight reprieve this weekend as I am swimming the great Scottish swim- a mile in Loch Lomond. Then Sunday is a Scottish team training day.

TRaining continues to go well. A rest week after the Scottish Open (3 Golds!) means I am chomping at the bit to get lifting again. Due to being the only person from my club travelling to Athens I need to find the additional finance to cover transfers from the airport to the venue. Travelling solo is EXPENSIVE. I am trying to find a way that this additional cost isn't a deal breaker. Indeed car hire.... driving on the wrong side of the road, in a left hand drive hire care and navigating may be more tricky than doing the actual lifting.