CRISIS! I woke up yesterday morning with terrible left wrist pain, got lulu ( my wife) to take me to A & E where they confirmed I have tino synovitis ( inflamed tendons)= a repetitive strain injury. The hospital have provided a splint but state the only remedy is rest – I have the Manchester 10K on Sunday and the BIGGIE – National Champs – on 1st June.

What to do? Anti-inflammatories and go for it?! I am the fittest I have ever been, going great guns in ALL disciplines and I need/want to compete!

We shall see.

For training I should no doubt concentrate on swimming – lowest impact, not the RSI action.