Allan Wells
Allan Wells
I can still remember the atmosphere inside Meadowbank
Stadium.
My first taste of Commonwealth Games action was at Edinburgh 1970.
I was a steward and remember walking on to the track to pick up and
arrange hurdles for competition. It was a fantastic insight into
that world-class sporting atmosphere and it really made me think:
‘I might want to do this’.
My main memories of competing at Commonwealth Games were the effort
which was put in to ensure that the athletes could compete at their
highest potential. A real effort was put in by organisers to make
look after the athletes; there were restaurants which would serve
you the best steaks or fresh fish 24 hours a day!
If I had any advice for any athletes hoping to compete at Glasgow
2014 it would be to do your best every day in training as if it was
a hypnotic possessive commitment. Be strong mentally and believe in
what you are doing, strengthen the physical weaknesses without
forgetting your strengths. It’s about focusing on that goal,
building your physical and mental focus towards performing at the
best of your ability on the day, but psychologically it is the six
inches between your ears that can make the real difference.
For Scottish athletes in particular, this is a one-off opportunity
in their own front garden. I think that will give the athletes a
real boost, it’s a different environment than they’ll have ever
experienced before. Lift yourself up and give a little bit more.
Glasgow 2014 is so important for Scotland and I’m sure Glasgow will
put on a great show. I think everybody should open their arms to
it. Experiencing a home Games in Edinburgh in 1970 opened my eyes
to elite level competition and I’m sure Glasgow 2014 will give
similar opportunities to Scots.
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