Reflection of my first indoor competition in Karlsruhe following some timely Readwise quotes from my favourite book, The Alchemist and a popular GCSE read, A Christmas Carol!
Author: abigailirozuru
My vision is to see every individual pursue their heart's dreams; to create for themselves a heaven on earth filled with love, joy and an appreciation of God's miracles daily.
Hopefully, my blogs motivate, inspire and encourage you to do just that! Nobody should be afraid to dream BIG. Don't allow the fear of failure to stop you from achieving your success. Love and enjoy life through an ever-thankful heart, and appreciate the beauty and miracle in each moment. And when the going gets tough, keep smiling. These are the words I tell my spirit on a daily basis.
"Above all else, guard your heart for out of it flows the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23
Purposefully placing God first in every decision I make. Because who better to have on my side, guiding my every move, than the Creator of the universe, eh?
Perks of Training with a Team: Stellenbosch with British Athletics
I recently shared my thoughts on the perks of training alone. So now, let me give my two-pence on probably the preferred alternative - training with a complete, holistic coaching team. Aston Moore has thankfully taken over the in-person coaching role that I clearly so desperately needed (but didn’t realise I did). Being… Continue reading Perks of Training with a Team: Stellenbosch with British Athletics
Never Give Up?
I absolutely love these Baby Yoda memes. I have watched only one episode of The Mandelorian (I think it's called). Adam made me. And I absolutely didn't get it or find it interesting. But these memes...these memes are certainly relatable. We've all been there, right? That's what these memes showcase - a life experience virtually… Continue reading Never Give Up?
#AskAbs Training Alone – Perks vs Problems
Perks are numerous. And it was initially really difficult for me to think about the negatives. But I wanted to give a balanced and honest assessment of my training regime, because Maris asked. And maybe others are wondering the same. Control For a start, I like to curate my own training program (from Dan Pfaff's… Continue reading #AskAbs Training Alone – Perks vs Problems
Long Jump Winter Training for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
I can't believe my last post was a summary of my World Champs experience in Doha! Doha was my first ever global Champs. And this year is my 2nd winter of full training without the misfortune of a summer dogged with injury and inconsistency. So how does an athlete prepare for one of the biggest… Continue reading Long Jump Winter Training for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
The Gambia – Travel Diaries 2019
Day 1 - Welcome to The Gambia Passengers arriving on the 6 hour flight from London Gatwick to Banjul Airport were greeted at the airport with songs, dance and drums. What a welcome! Thank you, The Gambian Experience for the warm welcome. And to top it all off, at the end of the day, as… Continue reading The Gambia – Travel Diaries 2019
My World Athletics Championships Experience, Doha 2019
Hey! So I thought I’d have plenty of time over the two-weeks + stay in the Middle East to write up this blog. What a myth! I believed the blog would be a positive distraction, a pleasant activity to relieve the boredom. This couldn’t be further from the truth. I wasn’t bored. I didn’t need… Continue reading My World Athletics Championships Experience, Doha 2019
2019 Outdoor Competitions – BEST UPDATE EVER!
I am the UK's number one long jumper! That feels AMAZING to say right now. And I have a NEW PB! This year has been such a dream. I know some of you have been waiting on updates. (Thank you for your email prompts. It's nice to know I'm actually writing for somebody, and not… Continue reading 2019 Outdoor Competitions – BEST UPDATE EVER!
Unstuck. Moving Forward.
It's been a while. I had nothing to say before, but now I think I do. Back in a Team GB & NI vest for the third time this year, I can't believe the complete u-turn my athletics career has taken over the past 12 months. For an update, check out past posts. But I'm… Continue reading Unstuck. Moving Forward.
Outdoor Season May-July 2019
Travelling sucks! I bet you're surprised to hear me write that considering how much I rave about travelling around the world! But that's not what I mean. I love visiting new places. I just don't love faffing about with the multiple trains, planes and automobiles it takes to arrive at a destination. I'm quickly discovering… Continue reading Outdoor Season May-July 2019
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