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Again my attention is caught by a succession of amazing athletes and my focus on my writing diminishes as I get caught up in the drama and inspiration of the Paralympics. Some extraordinary people doing extraordinary things, often against extraordinary odds.

my olympic hopes dashed

So the Rio Olympic Games end in a thunder of fireworks and celebrations. Team GB finish second in the medal table and come home with a record haul of medals. I have loved watching the Games. I have watched sports that I'd never have thought would grip me and I have been gripped. Amazing stuff. Now I have to return to real life and pick up my work-a-day routines. I realise, glumly, that if there was an Olympics for writers I wouldn't qualify, wouldn't even get picked for the team. My recent word output has been dismal. I'd better get back into training.