LAST season's Scottish cross-country winner, Susan Partridge, who did not defend last week at Perth, is to contest the Spanish national cross-country championships this weekend in Gallicia.
''I'm living in Barcelona now, logging 90 miles a week as I prepare for my marathon debut in London,'' she said yesterday. ''I'd made up my mind to do London before the Olympic qualifying was reduced to 2:37, so I'll have a go at that. But if I made the Olympics I'd be a bit out of my depth.''
The first Briton, provided they achieve the qualifying time, is guaranteed Athens selection.
Simon Pride, who ran the Commonwealth event for Scotland, does the Seville marathon this weekend, having run his best half, (64.54) at Lossie-mouth recently. He believes he is capable of the men's qualifying mark of 2.15.
l The British Olympic Association have as yet heard nothing from the disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers, regarding any attempt to overturn his lifetime Olympic ban. They say they have also heard nothing from the UK shot putt record holder, Carl Myerscough, who said he was preparing a legal challenge to his suspension.
The UK pole vault record holder Janine Whitlock is due to have her appeal against a life ban heard shortly. All but two of the 18 athletes who have appealed to the BOA so far have been cleared to compete again.
lThis year's Edinburgh Marathon has added a four-stage team relay to the event.
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