“I've been involved in the sport since I was seven-years-old and I have learned so many things in life from it, such as making friends and discipline.” YearsSportsDisciplineInvolvedSevenThings In LifeI Have LearnedSeven YearsMaking Friends Author:Jenny Meadows
“Sport teaches you about commitment and to dedicate yourself. Whether you make it to the top or not, sport gives you great skills that you can use in life.” GivingUseSportsTeachSkillsCommitment Author:Jenny Meadows
“I'm not always the favourite to win, but I still enjoy it. The main thing is that I've planned for it and even if the result isn't great, I know I've done the best I can do. It's being true to, and believing in, yourself.” IfsKnowsBelieveStillsI CanDoneWinningEnjoyCan DoResultsBeing TrueBelieve In YourselfFavouriteI Can Do It Author:Jenny Meadows
“Make sure you eat healthy food. You can have the occasional treat, but you also need to balance your diet with foods such as meat and vegetables. It will prevent you from getting colds and enable you to train and to do whatever you want in every day life.” WantNeedsBalanceHealthyTreatsTrainMeatDietsVegetablesOccasionalDay LifeDo Whatever You WantHealthy Food Author:Jenny Meadows
“I've always been fortunate in that I'm quite good at what I do, but there have been many people who have made it to the high level and they weren't necessarily the fastest runner in their class at school. Concentrate on yourself. It's down to planning, preparation and being dedicated.” PeopleHas BeensMadeSchoolLevelsClassPlanningMade ItPreparationFortunateDedicatedRunnersHigh Level Author:Jenny Meadows
“Success doesn't come overnight and there's certain things you can't do. I've missed so many weddings, christenings and birthdays, but I know all my family are there behind me, wanting me to do really well and it was worth the sacrifice.” KnowsWellsCertainBehindsSacrificeMy FamilyChristening Author:Jenny Meadows
“There's no better feeling, even if I've won a race, than recording a personal best. It's setting yourself personal goals, but also realistic goals.” IfsFeelingsGoalRaceSettingSettingsRealisticPersonal GoalRealistic GoalsPersonal Best Author:Jenny Meadows
“Don't aim too high, but set yourself a goal which is a little bit out of your reach. You might achieve it and then you can set a new goal.” LittlesMightBitsGoalAchieveLittle BitAimNew Goal Author:Jenny Meadows
“Athletics is a great sport with many different events and athletes come in all shapes and sizes. I'm one of the smallest athletes on the track. They call me the 'pocket rocket'.” DifferentSportsEventsShapesAthleteSizeTrackPocketsCall MeSmallestRocketsAthleticsGreat Sports Author:Jenny Meadows
