Strict routine

Self discipline

Early riser

Body pusher

Diet freak

Weight watcher

Aching muscles

Mental block

Physical wreck

Constantly clockwatching

Feeling isolated

Friends few

Sleepless nightmares

Willpower rocks

Nerves jagged

Tracksuit off

Heavy breathing

Shaking legs

Soaking sweat

Winning line

Record breaker

Gold medal

Standing tall

B.B.C camera

Photograph taken

Union Jack

Flag waving

Mad clapping

Olympic crowd

Hugging Mum

Tearful Sister

Sobbing Gran

Proud Dad - - -

When asked

Was it

Worth it?

Words fail.