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Long-distance battle
Paula won't look for records or time bonuses at the London Marathon in April. She'll see it as a stepping stone to Beijing.

In reality she will be Britain's best hope of an Olympic gold, but it will be really tough and conditions will not suit her.

Emotionally you want Paula to win in China. My head says probably not, but there's nobody tougher and she will be stronger after her Athens experience.

Being a mum will have also made her realise that athletics is not everything. The country waits with bated breath to see what happens!