Look East

Beijing is Liz Yelling's second Olympics

Liz. who comes from Welwyn Garden City, grew up running and competing against Bedford's more famous marathon runner Paula Radcliffe.

The two are great friends, and four years ago, when Paula suffered heartache in Athens, Liz was there to support her.

Paula's misfortune meant Liz finished that race as Britain's highest place marathon runner.

Since then her running has gone from strength to strength and she set a new personal best at this year's London Marathon.