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Osaka Diary Number 4.

Konnichi wa (Hello).

The days are moving much faster now. All athletes and coaches on site here about 30 of us. Athletes gradually moving towards training at race time many compete in the morning in opening rounds so in addition to getting the head right for early start this is the warmest period.

Was delighted to log in this morning and see master results from Tullamore. Well done all.

That completes the domestic track/field season. So we set our sights on the upcoming cross-country etc.

Tuesday will be a busy day for me with a tree planting ceremony at 9 am followed by training to be watched by local youngsters and then athletes to sign autographs.

That evening our hosts have organised a dinner here in our hotel to be attended by Irish ambassador, the Lord Mayor and local dignitaries plus ourselves speeches etc.

I am on the road to Osaka then but before that tomorrow heading to a place called Izumo to check facilities to educate myself as after the dust settles on this event I have got to give immediate priority to where I will have camp pre Beijing Olympics.

Interestingly Izumo is where Ireland prepared for world soccer cup.

Tossed over so many options need to make a decision could be here, Malaysia or indeed Hong Kong. Passed the time at a point today by heading to a museum; I know you probably would never get me in that frame of mind at home.

I see where Derry beat Harps so it's full focus on league for them now.

Looking forward to heading in to Osaka now getting the job done and getting home to the normal routine of tuesday/thursday.

Got a really long email from Joe Brennan that was good and all the others thank you.

Leaving cert results. How did that go? I want to know so come on hit the buttons.

Signing off now. It might be a few days before I get back to you. I'm doing a Highland interview with Myles in two hours will look forward to that as we have linked back to him from all over the world eg Sydney, Cyprus, Slovakia, Finland, Germany,Portugal etc. Good news /bad news but always a pleasure to share my story.

Itte Kimasa (I'm off now )

Patsy Mc Gonagle from Matsue City.