Laura is feeling in fine fettle

DUNDEE Hawkhill Harrier Laura Muir retains major ambitions for the World Athletics Championships after continuing her impressive comeback from a foot injury with victory in her latest race.

The Scot was given little chance of realising her goal of running in both the 1,500 metres and 5,000 metres after being forced to rest last month when a stress fracture of the foot was diagnosed.

However, she followed up personal bests at 800 metres and the mile in her first two races back with a comfortable 1,500 metres win in Padova, Italy, coming home in four minutes 5.01 seconds.

“I was really happy to get the win,” Laura said. “It’s great to be back racing and I’m looking forward to London in a month’s time.

“Training has been going well and I’m really happy with where I’m at with my racing too. It’s full steam ahead towards London and everything is going well.

“When I first had the injury I didn’t know how long it was going to take to fully recover and how it would react.

“It wasn’t until I got back running and saw what shape I was in I knew what was going to be on the table.

“However, it’s gone well since I’ve been back and I’m running well. It’s all looking good. I’m going to do the 1,500 and 5k.”

Last month, British Athletics performance director Neil Black gave Muir a 1% chance of doubling up at London in August in the wake of her injury but the 24-year-old was quick to dispel such a prognosis.

And the injury scare has only strengthened Muir’s resolve to claim her first medals at a major outdoor championships.

“I want to do well at the World Champs. I’m capable of running really well there.”