to running in my Guide Dogs vest… and four weeks before the race I badly injured my ankle ligaments. Despite lots of expensive physiotherapy, I soon realised I simply couldn't take part. I was massively disappointed, but know I made the right decision

have considerable damage to my lateral ligament, so a time of 3:51 is not too bad considering.I’ll be back for more marathons and another attack on 3:30. The only positive is that it was my best London performance out of three - and third best time

to get a foot flat on the floor beforehand! All in all, a completely amazing, painful, emotional day! Englandergirl, 5:03 I had a great second marathon – despite worrying that I wouldn’t be able to complete it. I tore some ankle ligaments six weeks before

and needles and numbness. It could be from an increase in hormones and ligament laxity, but that’s not really my field. Why don’t you look at trying to cross train that week or do some gentle core work first to make sure the back is working and protected? I

up the roads all the time! Being able to run slowly enables active recovery, reduces your chance of injury and helps build strength and stamina in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. Slow running days are also allowing Richard to build his mileage