Kilbarchan AAC star Jemma Reekie insists her second shot at Commonwealth Video games glory has helped her rapidly recuperate from her 800m hiccup.
The center-distance star was a medal hope for her most well-liked distance however missed out on a remaining spot after being clipped from behind coming down the house straight.
The 24-year-old rapidly recovered mentally in time for yesterday’s 1500m heats, with a remaining spot secured after ending sixth in a time of 4:16.23 that proved to be sufficient to earn a spot in tomorrow evening’s showpiece.
Reekie stated: “I’m not making these heats straightforward for myself.
“I knew that hopefully I’d get by means of as a quickest loser and there was only a wall of ladies in entrance of me.
“I’ve managed to eliminate some rust over 1500m, as a result of I’ve not performed one in so lengthy.
“I have to remind myself that I’ve acquired the British report for the mile.
“My confidence within the 1500m isn’t at all times fairly there, however I wish to go on the market and attempt to get a type of medals.
“I’m representing Scotland at my first Commonwealth Video games and I don’t really feel I did myself justice within the 800m in any respect.
“It was onerous for me, however after I knew I had one other shot on the 1500m I needed to take it.
“It made me completely satisfied to know I may get the Scotland vest on once more.
“Everybody is aware of I get on that begin line to attempt to win medals and I’d like to get one within the 1500m.”
The ladies’s 1500m remaining is about to start out at 7.20pm tomorrow evening, with protection dwell on the BBC.