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I've completed the first part of my preparations without injury problems. My speed is good and I'm doing lots of volume for strength.

I lift heavy weights and sprint, but I am so bad at it that I develop severe injuries.

In the past I've had a bad injury, and then struggled when I've got back because I've been unfit.

During the off-season, I try to increase my practice sessions, and I am also training with my coaches.

I just want to be in the best shape I can be. Not to stand on that start line and say: 'Oh my God, I have this injury and that injury.' I just want to be able to go out and race.

I think recovery is around the clock. Are you sleeping enough? Are you hydrating enough? Are you stretching? Are you eating well? Pretty much everything that I do is a reflection of how I'm going to feel on the field. I take great pride in getting in an ice bath after training and just taking care of myself.

I've done a lot of work in the gym preparing myself for what is certain to be pretty strenuous pre-season training - something I've not previously experienced. And I knocked local football on the head this winter, simply to ensure I didn't pick up any injuries.

I am used to training 10 to 12 sessions a week, so I have the physical and mental endurance that comes with being an athlete.

What has helped me prevent injuries is being connected and having my body aligned. Every morning, I roll out and then work on my core and my balance.

I have had shoulder injuries in the past, but usually it's from training.