This season it is impossible to keep up with the outstanding Owen Miller from Dunfermline. No sooner had I posted an article about his third under four minute 1500m run at Stretford at the weekend, than he heads to Glasgow on Tuesday evening and registers a PB for 3000m …..by three seconds no less.
It was back on June 1st that Owen set a personal best for 3K of 8:39.76 at the BMC Regional Races at Scotstoun. Last night he lowered that time to 8:36.90. A significant improvement in a distance that he does not compete over too often but where he undoubtedly has considerable talent.
Coach Steve Doig from Fife AC has transformed Owen into a world class athlete once again following a disappointing 2017 through injury. Team Miller however are fully aware that the bar is constantly being raised internationally in the T20 class over 1500 metres and there is still some way for Owen to go before he is competitive on the world stage.
The summer months have demonstrated clearly that Owen and his coach are on track for the important 2019 season that lies ahead. Owen will be the first to admit that family have played an critical role in his career to date.
Congratulations Owen once again. Owen is shining example of the school to club/community support that is present in Fife and shapes champions.
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife