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A special announcement
12th July 2006
Hi Everyone,

By now maybe some of you have already heard but I have some very good news to announce.

Gary and I are very pleased and excited to announce that we are expecting our first child at the beginning of January. We had the first trimester scan last week and it was amazing to see the baby moving around and kicking its legs. We feel very lucky and also that now is perfect timing for long term goals in Beijing and onwards to London 2012. With my foot injury this year it was only reinforced to me that I am a long way from wanting to retire competitively but at the same time feel ready to start a family so we had to fit it in somewhere along the line!

At the moment I am still running twice a day,doing workouts and feeling fine - but obviously this does mean that I will not be racing competitively for the rest of this year. However I fully believe that I will be back stronger than ever next year. Having a family has always been an important goal for us and most important now is that the baby is strong and healthy. Being happy always translates well to my running and I will be refreshed and recharged after the break too. I also know that I will miss racing so will be eager to get back to it with my new number one supporter watching on! Once again thank you all for your support and messages.

Anyway more updates to follow as I learn how I have to adapt my training as my belly gets bigger!

Just eight weeks to go...
Entry 27, 13th Nov 2006

A special announcement
Entry 26, 12th Jul 2006

Making progress after foot surgery
Entry 25, 9th Jun 2006

Back on track
Entry 24, 25th Apr 2006

Out of London
Entry 23, 10th Apr 2006

Out of Melbourne
Entry 22, 9th Mar 2006

Starting the new year on the right foot
Entry 21, 24th Jan 2006

Rounding off a good year
Entry 20, 10th Dec 2005

Frustrating few weeks
Entry 19, 1st Nov 2005

Up-coming races
Entry 18, 11th Oct 2005

Back from holiday
Entry 17, 21st Sep 2005

A week of mixed emotions
Entry 16, 14th July 2005

Post Pre
Entry 15, 10th June 2005

Facing track debut
Entry 14, 27th May 2005

Back from a Break
Entry 13, 16th May 2005

Post-London Buzz
Entry 12, 24th Apr 2005

Cobwebs gone in New Orleans, next stop: Limerick
Entry 11, 27th Mar 2005

Hicham shares the Albuquerque quirky weather
Entry 10, 21st Mar 2005

No World Cross for me
Entry 9, 8th Mar 2005

From Flagstaff, back to Albuquerque
Entry 8, 23rd Feb 2005

Update and pictures from Albuquerque - Part 2
Entry 7, 31st Jan 2005

Update and pictures from Albuquerque
Entry 6, 19th Jan 2005

London, here I come!
Entry 5, 10th Jan 2005

Looking to 2005
Entry 4, 31st Dec 2004

Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Entry 3, 18th Dec 2004

Visit to Portland
Entry 2, 8th Dec 2004

Frantic Few Weeks!
Entry 1, 3rd Dec 2004