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i won’t competing this year

i have dedicated the past 10 years of my life to athletics, sacrificed alot, moved countries and cities, struggled with injury for the past two years and had multiple surgeries 

and have missed out on the past 2 olympics by small margin TWICE

this lead to burn out and a decline in my mental health which is why i moved away from the national training centre last year 

when i went to south africa in jan i had a pretty awful time 

i was having daily panic attacks and my training was a mess, partly because of my grandad being in hospital and also because i just wasn’t feeling right

i spoke to my coach and head of british athletics and we all agreed it’s best for my mental and physical health to finally…for the first time take a year off

i’m still aiming for LA 2028 and i have many championships next year which i look forward to

but for now i am going to experience LIVING and HEALING physically and mentally to make sure i can make my olympic dream a reality

Lets all write some words of encouragement for @afrochicks as she takes a break from athletics this year. Its really daunting to put a pause on something thats a huge part of your life for health reasons but your body will always thank you for it.

Also a reminder to anyone feeling excessive burnout doing things they actually love to do that you can take breaks and that thing will always be there for you to pick it right back up!

hi im naomi i’m an athlete and creator!

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Yesss!! You said it so beautifully 🥹🥹 rest is so needed and I say this often in real life that if you dont take a break yourself your body will end up doing it for you and it will not be pleasant! She really is so strong for doing this! @afrochicks you are amazing and STRONG!!!

It’s stronger to take the harder decision than the easy one. She made the right decision. Our bodies are precious and we need to cherish them and protect them. Our mind as well. When we need rest and recovery, we need rest and recovery. 
She reminded me of the GOAT Simone Biles and her decision to take some seasons off even during the live broadcasted Olympic event. That’s strength.