2011 World Champion Jenny Simpson announced via conference call this afternoon she will kick start 2012 with appearances in Boston and New York City. The 1500 meter champion is scheduled to showcase her skills on the indoor circuit at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on February 4th. Simpson says she will run the 3K in Boston.
"It's an event I think my mind, body and focus are suited for. It's a distance I've done well it in the past, but a distance I don't get to run very often. The 3000 is a distance I'm very excited to run for my opener in Boston."
Next up on Simpson's schedule events will be a stop at the Armory in New York City for the NYRR Wanamaker Metric Mile which is part of the Millrose Games on February 11th. This marks a change in venue for the event which previously was held at Madison Square Garden. She doesn't see the move taking the mystique away from the event, but instead providing the same excitement as in years past.
"I never competed at the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden, but I think it's a real exciting move. The Armory is a fast 200 meter track with a history of producing great times. I think it will attract great talent."
The main goal for Simpson is the Olympic Trials and ultimately the Olympic Games in London. The only thing she hopes to change in her training from the World Championships in Daegu is the interruptions.
"There may be a temptation to train like how you perceive a world champion to train, but I will continue to train like Jenny Simpson has trained for the past 4-5 years. I totally trust in the plan that we have and that we will be successful in the future. I have an enormous amount of work to do. I’m focusing on myself and my own fitness. You can never count anyone out. I plan to race to the best of my ability. You always have to give yourself a chance."
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