Marathon Training Top, 2015

‘This isn’t a race T-shirt but I regard it as such. I wear it to a lot of my races as it has special memories for me. I bought it on Santa Monica beach in LA after an 18-month break from running due to injury. Adductor tendonitis (brought on by running four marathons between 2012 and 2014) had left me barely able to walk, but after loads of treatment, patience and determination, I recovered. When I came back I had a renewed sense of purpose – and fun. I’ve worn the T-shirt through my training and it always attracts positive attention. Since the injury I’ve run two marathons, including a PB at London this year in 3:39. Wearing this T-shirt always makes me – and others – smile.’