he now accompanies verity on her challenge in a pushchair.ng through, the first question would be about you, but i am going to ask about elvis first, because he is a bit of an inspiration for you, how is he doing? he's doing really well, thank you. he's recovering fantastically. he is fighting fit, he's getting better by the day. what has been the problem? it is quite common in the miniature dachshunds, a condition which affects their spine. after my first round of chemo, we noticed he had some paralysis in his back legs, and we tried rest and medication but after a couple of weeks he woke up one morning and his back legs could not really function out also he had to have emergency surgery on his spine to correct it. but he's on the road to recovery now. he is delightful, absolutely lovely. and the treats, exactly! verity, i will ask about you, how are you? i'm doing well, thank you. i'm feeling good today. and treatment is going well, so, yes, all good. tell us, what has driven you to challenge yourself like this? running marathons is difficu