Donna Arrives in Osaka

Cairns was only a mild introduction to the heat I experienced getting off the plane in Osaka.  It was still 30 degrees at 10pm, and more like the middle Eastern temperatures I faced in Doha, Qatar.  Around half the Australian team is here already, and the countdown is on until the first day of competition.  I`m rooming with Danni Samuels, the discus thrower.  I am glad the hotel provides `European` pillows because the Japanese ones weigh around 5kg and are filled with a crunchy sounding grain!  I did a short interview for SBS TV (yes that is me with dark hair!). I was also surprised to see I`m on the cover of the IAAF anti-doping handbook that is given to all competitors.  That`s got to be a good sign.  Well I`m off to the track for some hurdle jumping in the 36 degree heat.

-Donna