Pregnant Pavey putting Marathon plan on hold

13 April 2012

Commonwealth 5,000metres silver medallist Jo Pavey has scrapped plans to make her marathon debut in London next month after becoming pregnant.

The 35-year-old is expecting her first child in September but will resume her international career after that.

She said: "I'll continue running as long as I can but obviously races are out of the question until after the baby is born."

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