JO PAVEY is one of the most inspirational British sports stars of recent times and her autobiography This Mum Runs has not surprisingly become an hit on the book shelves since its release.
A regular and consistent British international for many years, Pavey made a real name for herself firstly at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 when her plucky performances led to 5000m bronze, but soon after she took European gold over 10,000m in Zurich at the age of 40.
What’s more, she did it less than a year after giving birth to her second child.
Her bold running raised hairs on the back of the nation’s neck and inspired athletes of all ages and abilities. She manages to mix pure grit and determination with amazing grace and humility and not surprisingly became a BBC Sports Personality contender, finishing third in the popularity contest at the end of her memorable 2014 year.