Semi-final is the target of Isabell Pedersen – Aftenposten

On Tuesday morning there Qualifiers for her distance 100 meters hurdles. A possible semi-final will later Tuesday.

– I hope and believe in a semifinal. I have come in a very tough heat. When do I get it to loosen and get more flow. I’m probably depends on it being season best and personal best, said 22-year-old during Monday’s press meeting.

Tough

Last year’s European Champion in the U23 class know that competition is another senior. 24 Europeans have run faster than Pedersen 13.07 this season. Her personal best is 13.04.

– I’ll take it as it comes and hope that I’m 100 percent injury-mentally as well, and that the emotional bit is gone.

– What do you mean by that?

– That I believe that I am good enough, says 22-year-old.

Many injuries

In the winter wore talent with a hamstring injury. In summer there is an inflammation of the heel that has hampered her.

– But now it’s not nearly as bad as earlier in the season. I could not go as I had to get over Bislett Games, says Pedersen.

Isabell Pedersen has been a championship run in age-specific championships. What is the

difference from then and the more adult version of you?

– I was more nervous during previous EM. I have become more patient. It has been my weakness for many years. Now I’m thinking more long term. I do not put the same pressure on myself that I did as a junior. This championship goes as it goes. It is a measure of the road to a good end to the season in mid-September. The goal is to get an injury-winter and I’m back in top shape for indoor Championships in March in Prague this winter, says the runner.

Published: 12. August. 2,014 6:23