TRINIDAD AND Tobago swimmer George Bovell III, has expressed confidence and positivity en route to his recovery from recent injuries sustained in a vehicular accident.
“I’m just doing some maintenance work right now as I gear to pick back up my training fully and in a more intense fashion, hopefully by next week,” said the Olympic bronze medallist yesterday.
Bovell III reiterated his stance on upping his fitness levels as he rebuilds for rigorous training and pool regime.
“I have a cat-scan tomorrow but with no headaches, fatigue and numbness experienced recently, I expect the results to be good. I’m doing some light training currently as I want to keep my fitness levels intact. Pretty soon, I’ll have to raise the intensity once more. I’ve also been doing some light running but the stepping up of my training is essential.”
Bovell III also admitted that he feels the improvement in his body and reassured that he is close to returning to the swimmer he was prior to his layoff.
“I’m doing light pool training and working on my techniques to remain at a high level. Base-level fitness is a key factor right now despite not being able to conduct any heavy sprints or intense sessions. I’ve been also focussing on some long-ocean sprints as I build back up to raise my training scheme.”
With his impending return to gearing up for the 2012 London Olympics, Bovell III admitted, “I feel like my old self again. I feel much better. Once I restart my usual regime, by next week, I’ll be on my way to the top again.”
Source: www.newsday.co.tt
By Renaldo Matadeen