With all recent races being cancelled, it’s easy to see how one might become dispirited and unmotivated. Smith, however, is ready to hit the ground running (sorry!) next month. While she can’t say where she’s competing or how many races she might be taking part in, she does say that she’s “really exciting”.

“I personally haven’t seen the Olympic schedule yet but we’re assuming it will be business as usual and will allow me to go for both 100m and 200m as it is a common double. Obviously, I still have to go to the trials, qualify, make the times and earn my spot.”

A tight quad saw Smith opt out of the last month’s European Indoor Championships but she says that she’s now “absolutely fine”. If there’s anything we amateurs can learn from her, it’s to be sensible about injury prevention and care while pursuing big goals. “I’ve been training well and am excited to get the outdoor season underway. I wasn’t ruled out of Euros,” she stresses. “As a team, we reassessed and then plans changed accordingly. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that we have to be flexible and smart on our way to the big goal. Staying safe is always the top priority.”

Strength training for runners: Dina Asher-Smith sprinting, injuries and the need for sweaty rolemodels