6 Lanes?

I haven't run on a 8 lane track since i have been here in Europe.  It is quite disheartening. Every race feels like practice when i am in the blocks.  I can't wait for London to get here.  I hope the weather co-operates with us.  I am probably going to skip my next meet in Belgium on the 23rd to train for London on the 26th.  Right now i am just trying to get some new spikes.  Mine are all old and tatered.  I can't wait for this year to be over with one way or another.  either i will be a champion or bow out.  I can't live like this anymore.  To know that you are faster than others, only not to perform at your best because of the lack of money or support is not a way to live.  I would not recomend to anyone to pursue Track and Field as a means of supporting yourself and your family.