GLASGOW, Scotland:

For the second consecutive season, Andrew Riley left the National Senior Championships as the national 110m hurdles champion and, after failing to hit the podium at his four appearances at major international championships, the former Calabar High star believes it's full time.

Riley will make his Commonwealth Games debut at the start of the athletics competition in a few days and, after racking up five wins in a decent series so far this season, Riley is looking to add 'Commonwealth Games' medal winner to his CV.

The 25 year-old two-time NCAA 110m hurdles and one time 100m champion, is hoping to push himself to a spot on the podium in Glasgow.

"Every competition is a good opportunity to get the medal and this is no different. Last year I had some mishaps and it cost me but when I look back at it, certain things happen for a reason and it's up to me to just refocus and prepare to go out there and do the best for myself, my family and my country," Riley told STAR Sports.

The Moscow IAAF World Championships finalist has had a rough patch with injuries over the past few months, competing basically on one leg in Moscow and making the final in spite of an Achilles injury and twisting his ankle at the World Indoors earlier this year.

still have some way to go

"I would say I am probably pleased with where I am but I still have some way to go. Last year I had the Achilles injury where I kind of laid off a lot. I started training in the middle of November and went Indoors to compete. I just wanted to see where I was and then I twisted my ankle, which kept me out for a few weeks so it hasn't been easy," Riley said.

"In Monaco, I ran close to my PR (13.14 done in 2013), so sometimes some rest is good but I'm mostly satisfied with the season so far," he added.

"This is my first Commonwealth Games and so far the experience has been good and I am here to represent the country to the fullest," Riley noted before pointing to the competitiveness in his event.

"When you look at it, the 110m hurdles has always been a very competitive race. This year or the past few years, the competition has stepped up a notch because there are a lot of young talented athletes who have learned the event and are probably more focused, so its always tough when you go out there," Riley noted.

-A.L.