‘Laughter and a smile’ the key to Radcliffe’s recover prior to Osaka – However, despite her obvious frustration at being sidelined she says it cannot allow this to cloud her daily life.

‘Laughter and a smile’ the key to Radcliffe’s recover prior to Osaka
Tuesday 8 May 2007
World marathon champion Paula Radcliffe admitted she has not lost her intensity or desire since giving birth and admitted having a baby may prove an advantage in her quest to win world and Olympic titles.
The 33-year-old Brit gave birth to daughter, Isla, in January but during the 27-hour labour picked up a stress fracture in the base of her spine which could rule her out of the defence of her World title in Osaka.