‘I used to be out of breath enjoying snooker – I misplaced six stone and now preserve profitable’
Mark Allen was again to his highest at The Masters as he nailed a magical 147 break towards Mark Selby to achieve the semi-finals.
Allen misplaced to eventual finalist Ali Carter, who was crushed by Ronnie O’Sullivan. But in an interview forward of the event, Allen revealed how shedding six stone has helped him win. Allen even admitted to being out of breath enjoying the sport.
Speaking on the Cue Tips podcast, Allen mentioned: “It was mainly for health reasons, I obviously knew it could have a positive effect on my snooker. There was no guarantee that was going to come, but if I felt better in myself that would help my snooker regardless.
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“I just wasn’t in a good place with how I was feeling, waking up every morning I felt tired. I was pretty quick [at snooker] but I obviously felt it in my breathing – I was playing shots and I was out of breath!
“And that is by no means good, so I wanted to alter it. I nonetheless really feel like I may lose a bit extra weight… I’d like to lose one other stone, simply do away with the stomach a little bit bit!”
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Allen, who gained The Masters in 2018, raised the roof of the Alexandra Palace when he hit the 147. And talking to the BBC after his second within the highlight, he mentioned: “To do it here [make a 147] at the Masters, one of the Triple Crown events, is very special.
“It wasn’t the most effective cue ball on the planet nevertheless it made it extra thrilling for the gang and a bit extra nerve-wracking for me however I’m glad I’ve finished it for the followers.”
