Monday 12 January 2015 15:26, UK
Jessica Ennis-Hill is targeting the indoor season at the beginning of next year to make her return to competitive action after an Achilles injury ruled her out of August's World Championships in Moscow.
The Anniversary Games in July were only the Olympic heptathlon champion's second competitive appearance since winning gold in London last year and the injury resulted in an under-par performance.
Having missed out on Moscow, Ennis-Hill is now hoping that a steady approach to recovery means she will be able to hit top form once she does return.
"The rehab's going well and I'm just building back into training. I think I'm on course, it's just taking a little bit of time after backing off training and allowing it to heal," she said.
"I'm having to take it as it comes at the moment, but my plan is to come back for the indoor season next year. I hope to do an indoor season."
The 27-year-old from Sheffield also cited a determination not to allow the Achilles problem become a recurring issue as a factor in a more gentle build up to peak condition.
"I can't run just yet, but I'm doing bike and pool sessions to get my fitness back and get on top of this Achilles injury so it's not an issue next year," she added.
I'm having to take it as it comes at the moment, but my plan is to come back for the indoor season next year. I hope to do an indoor season
"Now it's a lot better in terms of pain. I was having pain when I was training and running and it was stiff and sore in the morning, but that's settled down now so I can keep pushing on.
"I have the time now so I can make sure that I do things properly. My medical team are very aware that sometimes you can push it a little bit too much when you have an Achilles injury.
"That can leave you with a problem for years, so it's about being sensible and making sure I get on top of it now so it doesn't cause any issues in the future."
