Becky defies expert advice to race again

The 25 year-old Hallamshire Harrier's calf trouble forced her to withdraw from the World Championships in Japan last week.

The two-lap specialist says: "I'm obviously disappointed but I've got to look at the bigger picture.

"There was never a time when I wanted to give up – I was just worried about my physical state. I'm now doing sessions on the track again."

"I watched a fair bit of the Championships and really enjoyed it. Watching everyone perform so well was motivational.

"I don't regret not going; the other Brits did well. Seeing their performances has boosted my confidence because I know I can do it too."

Lyne has spent hours on the physio table.

Recently, physiotherapist Gerard Hartmann has urged Lyne to end her season now to get back to full fitness for the Beijing Olympics next summer.

But Lyne insists: "I had a few days off so I could continue for the rest of the season.

"I've had lots of treatment from physios in London and I'm just taking it a day at a time. I'm managing the problem; it comes and goes. There's a whole array of rehab exercises I'm doing."

Depending on whether a lane becomes available, Lyne has aspirations to race in the Golden League 800m in Zurich on Friday and in the IAAF Permit 800m in Rieti, Italy, on Sunday.

"It'll be good to salvage what's left of the season, as I've worked so hard," Lyne reveals.

After her comeback, Lyne intends to take a break to allow the aggravation in her calf to settle, before heading off to Australia again this winter – thanks to a grant from Nova International chief Brendan Foster - and perhaps race during the Australian summer season.

Injury is not the only factor which could potentially end her competition days.

She is only one missed out-of-competition drugs test away from a one-year competition suspension, which would also warrant a permanent selection veto from the British Olympic Association, resulting in a lifetime Olympic ban.

Yet, determined not to suffer the same fate as fellow Brit Christine Ohuruogu, Lyne revealed she puts notes everywhere to remind her a third test cannot be missed.

"It's a bit of a stress as athletes travel around a lot, but it has to be at the forefront of our minds," she said.

"As the rules have changed from 18 months to five years, my two missed tests are now valid until 2010. It takes a big mental adjustment to constantly account for our whereabouts."