Paula Radcliffe's new found joy, baby Isla

She is my greatest achievement without a doubt. I used to say important [races] don't give you a big high, more a sense of complete satisfaction. Multiply that by 100, and that's how I feel.

Isla arrived after a 27-hour labour at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco, where Paula and her husband, Gary have been based since 2004. Paula suffered a spinal injury soon after giving birth but has no regrets, she said:

Pregnancy may have caused it, but it's worth it. I'm prepared to accept this for her, as Isla comes first now.

Source: Hello Magazine

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