While the Sports Physio was ok at relieving the shin pain, it was only temporary – every time I ran, the shin splints returned. It was time to go techy, so I decided to get an appointment at Surrey Foot & Ankle clinic where they specialise in, well, feet and ankles. So there I lay...

When your physio tells you you’ve got chronic MTSS and you can’t do the marathon, what’s the natural response? Two marathons. While there’s a small chance I may be able to run the 2013 London Marathon, I know realistically I won’t be ready to run it properly....