Krankin Interview with Mitch
• Where in the world are you at the moment?
I’m back in Brissy now. 2 months abroad is long enough at this stage. I’m still trying to finish off my University degree.
What’s your most memorable moment at the 2007 World University Games in Thailand? Did you have any offers from Ladies?
Um this is a tuff one considering I didn’t run as well as I was hoping for. I’d probably have to say getting back into the green and gold again. I’ve spent a fair few years with injury and illness so just to back racing at that kind of level was good. No love offers but I think a few of the boys got friendly with some of the local “lady boys”.
What is your next goal for 2007/08 season?
Qualify for the Olympic Games. I think it’s everyone’s goal for the next year. I made some pretty big break throughs in Europe this year and I’m just hoping to carry that momentum into the Aus season a beyond.
• How many km’s would you do per week (types of sessions)?
I generally get up to around 70-100km per week. Not as much as most other guys but keeping my body in one piece is vital to my improvement. Most sessions are pretty similar to what most other middle distance runners do. Hills, Threshold’s, fartlek, long runs, that kind of stuff.
• How do you best recover? Stretch, spa, recovery jog, thoracic rack, etc
I use a combination of things. I do a lot of self massage, ice baths, stretching. I have also just purchased a thoracic back rack and have found this too be great. With all the running that I do my lower back gets pretty stiff at times and the rack has allowed me to stretch it out and stay on top of it.
• Who motivates you?
It’s not necessarily “who” that motivates me but “what”. I love challenging myself and I love succeeding. It’s all just a mental game and the thrill of pushing yourself to new barriers is one that is hard to match.
• What motivational advice would you give “the everyday pleb”?
Just set yourself your own goals and work hard towards them. It doesn’t matter at what level you are, achieving goals gives you the same high.
• Your favourite saying:…..?
Accept criticism and disappointment as a part of life and when it comes, stand up straight, look it in the eyes and say “You can no defeat me, I am BIGGER THAN YOU”.
Yours in Sport!
Kirra Rankin
Krankin Manager
Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist (AAESS)
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