Paula hit a rock when out training in January and developed a bruised foot and it is taking a long time to settle down.

The problem is not affecting her marathon preparations.

Paula hit a rock when out training and developed a bruised foot and it is taking a long time to settle down. In particular it has been causing problems on the track, constantly flaring up and she cannot do proper flat out training sessions. It reared up again at the end of January and we feel it would be stupid, too much of an unnecessary risk, to compete in Melbourne.

It has reared up again and we feel it would be too much of an unnecessary risk, to compete in Melbourne.

When I went to the [Classic], my shoulder was ready for Spring Training. I went over there and we're taking infield every day and they're throwing me out there for nine innings. So my shoulder was hurting quite a bit.

I knew if I didn't get hit, I could sneak my foot in,