And then there were 4:
"Actually boys and girls I've got some bad news.
My knee just hasn't settled down at all. I went out again last night as a final moment of truth and it lasted 2 miles before it got too painful. It's fine to walk on but no matter how much I rest it, stretch and take tablets it won't go away. It's back to the doctor, physio and whatever it takes to get it sorted out.
Therefore, I am pulling out of everything I have planned for this year. The pressure on me to train through the injury has been driving me mad and sure enough, as soon as I'd decided to stop everything I felt better about it. It will fix, there will be other years.
This includes everything, including the London marathon, BG, TdMB, Peaks, Lakes, everything. I'm sticking to the bike and swimming until I'm 100%. At least until I know what this is. At the moment, every day without training is a weight on my mind and it's affecting my mental health!
Even if it fixes in a month, I'll not be fit enough for this year's attempt.
Sorry."
Ian has had to withdraw which is a crying shame but a sensible decision on his part.
Wishing him a speedy recovery, ready for next year's antics... probably a second attempt.
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