Paula hit a rock when out training and developed a bruised foot and it is taking a long time to settle down. In particular it has been causing problems on the track, constantly flaring up and she cannot do proper flat out training sessions. It reared up again at the end of January and we feel it would be stupid, too much of an unnecessary risk, to compete in Melbourne.

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We feel it would be stupid to compete in Melbourne.

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Paula hit a rock when out training in January and developed a bruised foot and it is taking a long time to settle down.

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The problem is not affecting her marathon preparations.

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