Ok so I was reminded I needed to blog (I need reminding). The last tournament I played was the NZ Open, which I have to say was the best run tournament Ive ever been to. The organisers thought of everything a squash player would need. Also the apartment on the beach was a ne touch. Anyway, I had to play Madeline Perry first round. I lost a tight 3/1. Losing the first games from a few unforced tins In the second comfortably. At 9 all in the 3rd game, Madeline hit a jag to go game ball up. I felt like nothing was going my way in the match and lost the last game 11/8. I felt I played well and was right in it but couldnt get those big points.

So now Im back in NY and it is time for the return of death training. After playing 6 weeks of competition, I knew I was out of shape and this week has proved it. The first is always the worst so I am thinking positive in knowing it can only better from here. Rod's death running session, including shuttles and hill sprints was tough and I am not looking forward to it on Tuesday. As the Worlds are 4 weeks away, I have upped training to 3 sessions a day so should be fit for Amsterdam.

Anyway, I am back in the swing of things and will blog again soon

Take care

xx