* YOU BEEN SNAP* 'My knee is not strong enough': Katie Price pulls out of the London Marathon for the second year running"

BY FLORA LYIMO DESIGNER* 

She said she felt amazing and very proud when she completed the London Marathon in 2009 despite her knee giving way during the race..
But with days to go before this year's marathon, Katie Price has pulled out saying her knee is not strong enough to run the 26-mile circuit.
Katie, who pulled out last year for the same reason, said she was disappointed not to be running, but said she will double the value of any donations her fans have made.

Injured: Katie Price, seen here running the London Marathon in 2009 with then-husband Peter Andre, has pulled out of this year's 26-mile run because of a knee injury

Writing on her official website, she said: 'It is with great regret that I have had to pull out of this year’s London Marathon. I’ve been training really hard, but it became apparent at the Silverstone half marathon (6th March) that my knee is not strong enough to withstand extensive runs.

  

'I have done everything I can to get over the injury, but my physiotherapist has said that I should pull out to avoid any long-term damage.
'My brother Danny, who was part of the team running the marathon with me, is now going to be doing the Boston Marathon [18th April]. We have obviously had a lot of generous donations made to us and we hope to keep raising more money through him.

Buckled: Katie was helped to her feet by Andre after he knee gave way round the circuit

'I hope those that have agreed to sponsor me will agree to their donation still going to the very worthwhile charities, but anyone who does want their donation returned should contact me through my website www.katieprice.co.uk. I intend to double all the donations that are not returned.
Good luck to all of the runners this year, I know how hard it is and I have nothing but admiration for you all.'
Katie, whose knee was bandaged up, and her ten-husband Peter Andre completed the 2009 marathon in seven hours and eleven minutes.

Plenty of rest: Andre placed a caring hand on Katie's bandaged knee as they were driven away after the race"