The British Sprinter hopes to return to Tokyo this September and turn the frustration of the past in the world championships
This season Zharnel Hughes is running with other types of energy. It is not only about medals or times. It’s about the prospect. And if there is a moment that defines the shift, it is not a race or a retraining station. That is the moment when his son was born.
“I have broken in the room,” says Hughes. “I just couldn’t believe it. I am a dad. It’s my biggest blessing to date, and it will be forever. “
Six months later, Hughes is in the best place that he has been physically and mentally in the last few years. After the 2024th season, the 29-year-old alcohol returned to form and compete frequently. The target is a full season, which is peak in September of this year at World Tokyo Championships.
“I feel pretty good, pleasant and strong,” he says. “Last year wasn’t good for me, so I just thank you every time I have to compete and go to the line healthy and live for another day.”
The guidance has returned anything but everyday life. Hughes have been a common feature in the Grand Slam Track, a new competitive connection, which allows athletes to compete very often against the same competitors.
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“It’s very competitive, and I needed such a thing, especially since I didn’t get many tribes last year,” he said. “It keeps you steep.
“I want to compete against several other people, as well as mixed a little. But at the same time you see the same guys, and that makes you want to tighten and try to tweak your training. “
Hughes have transformed the closure speed, although some things should work on the way. “After the big start in 100m (Philadelphia), he fell very soon.
Even through 200 m, it’s a strange 130 m bent or directly in Atlanta city games, where 19,55-Hughes found in front of the wind.
“I am currently running rapidly from speediness,” Hughes said. “What you saw in Atlanta was just a speediness of speed, it’s not my real speed. I still tighten my speed and will be able to get a lot of British championships.
Training and recovery processing approach behind performances. The British record holder in the work of most fans who never see massage tables, ice baths and rehabilitation sessions.
“I don’t like ice baths,” he said. “But I’m doing them more to keep my body clear. I ensure that my recovery is on the point, always making sure I’m eating properly and I get regular treatment.
Becoming a father focused on him and disciplined. “In the past, I always knew that it was (Sprining) my job. But now I have to take care of my son. I look at him and I know why I do it. “
Hughes are not one to live in the past, but he has not forgotten Tokyo, particularly at the 2021 Olympic final, where he was rigged in the biggest race of his life. If he becomes a British team through trials, he will return to the same stadium for this year’s World Cup, aims to write a very different finish.
“It’s been a long time ago,” he said, “but it would be amazing to rewrite history.” I’m looking forward to going there right there and play well with a round and I hope I have a good race.
“Obviously I want a medal. That’s the main goal. But I want to lower my times very much. I want to be from the podium. That’s what I work. “
After the World Athletics Championship, the European Championship will be in the center of home land in Birmingham next year. Hughes, which provided cooperation with 200m silver medals and 4x100m at Alexander Stadium, is now determined to provide another show to the British fans.
“The last time I was running there (Alexander Stadium) was the games of cooperation, and the support was simply high,” says Hughes. “Every time you run in the UK, you can expect such support from the crowd. It will be a good participation and I hope we can be done for the fans. “
As for the new mixed 4×100 m relay event. He now views from afar. “It takes time, and there should be some serious chemistry to work well. Maybe down the line I will try to watch it and see how it pays. “
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