European 5,000m and 10,000m champion Mo Farah has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to fears over fatigue.
The 27-year-old had been named in the England squad for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, but has now opted out to take a break from athletics.
Farah confirmed: "My body is telling me it is time to take a break.
"I had a great 2010 season and my body is telling me that it is time to take a break from training and racing.
"I have been competing since the start of the year at cross-country, road and track and feel that I need a few weeks off now to let my body recover, so that I can start winter training fit and healthy.
"Over the past few weeks I have been getting a few niggles, nothing serious but enough to tell me to ease back.
"I was looking forward to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, but after the success I had this year I am happy to call it a season.
"I look forward to the 2011 World Championships in Daegu and the 2012 Olympic Games in my home city of London."