So yesterday I went down to the Olympic Park to watch the first morning session for Athletics and it was absolutely amazing. Despite having to get up at 5:30 in the morning, everything about the day was worth it and seeing Jess Ennis compete was so inspiring, as was seeing all of  the athletes, especially the rest of Team GB. I used to do track and field but stopped about 3/4 years ago and now I'm so eager to get back into it when I head back to uni - I even went out running at 7am this morning! (Now just to keep this motivation.. challenge accepted!)

I know now everyone was able to get tickets so I thought I'd share a few pictures from the day and hopefully inspire other people as much as yesterday did for me.

It did rain for about 5-7 minutes half way through the session and my brother joked that at least all the international athletes and spectators would get a full English experience! When it rained they played Rihanna's Umbrella around the stadium - very appropriate! I did take another 80 or so photos (and that's hardly any for me!) but I think those three sum up my day pretty well. Thankfully we had a lot of sun for the rest of the morning after the little rain storm and it was so exciting to be in the audience and just feel the support for all the athletes, British and everyone else.

Full crowd!

Now I'm just going to cross my fingers (and toes and probably arms, legs and eyes) that Jess Ennis gets gold but in my eyes, she's already a winner. And instead of singing God Save Our Queen (I'm not a massive monarchist, no offence Queen Liz) I will definitely be screaming for our team. GO GB!
Anyone else heading to the Olympics? Or already been? If you can get tickets, do it! I'm so glad I've been part of this momentous occasion. And if not, make sure you watch even a bit of the TV coverage, I think it's so inspiring to be healthier and live a better lifestyle :)