While the COVID-19 has largely thrown a spanner in the works for many athletes, local runner Josh Harris has been able to use the hiatus to his advantage.
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Like the previous two years, Harris has spent much of 2020 recovering from the severe injury.
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Now, he said the year off from running has allowed him to revitalise his career.
"I've really made some massive steps back to where I was in that time [2020]," Harris said.
"I'm like a new athlete again, I'm really excited to show that I'm back and ready to race ... in a way it's been good for me, I'm ready to go.
"Three years on now and I'm only just starting to reach my old form ... I'm super excited to be back at my best."
Since the injury, Harris has spent nearly a year in a moon boot as well as crutches as he partook in gradual straightening training.
"I couldn't run very much even when I was allowed to so I started cycling, but as it's gotten better I've done more and more running to a point where I'm able to run a fair bit," he said.
I'm like a new athlete again, I'm really excited to show that I'm back and ready to race ... in a way it's been good for me, I'm ready to go.
- Josh Harris
Harris said his plan for now is to compete in as many local running events as possible, including the upcoming Launceston Running Festival, formerly the Launceston Ten.
"My initial plan was to bridge some of that gap this year and, in my eyes, I think I'm ready to run some personal bests which is a fantastic sign and I'm just looking forward to starting to race again," Harris said.
"This will be my first real test since I've been back in the game."