OLD - Lucozade Sport Super Six: Lucy (sub-5:30)

Goal: To finish (hopefully sub-5:30) Mentor: Paul Evans Forum nickname: spinkletoes Age: 37 Running for: 8 years on and off No. of marathons: 1 PB for 10K: 1:30 Half-Marathon: 3:17 Marathon 5:58 Strengths: The courage to start and the determination to finish. Weaknesses: Chocolate (but only the good stuff!) Did you know? I overtook Carol Vorderman at the Great North Run in 2006! OK, she was walking, but still... Lucy's Schedule | Lucy's Training Thread | Lucy's profile (Lucy will be following the sub-5:00 schedule under Paul's guidance as she is already doing 12 - 15 miles a week)

About Lucy

Lucy says: I started running to keep tabs on my weight, and ran on the treadmill at the gym for years. From there, I entered a local 10K, and loved it - even if I was probably last! I've gone on to do more and more races and have been running consistently for the last couple of years.

The marathon was a big step up for me, but I did it because I think that it's important to challenge myself, grab the opportunities that come along and generally live life to the full. I can't wait to get some professional help, and have my training taken seriously. My coach is lovely, and we even support the same football team! We're going to work on keeping me fit, preparing for the time on my feet and getting me ready to run-walk on the day.

I'm looking forward to the teamwork and camaraderie, within the forum and the team – the six of us get on really well. I can't wait to have my own forum thread – it's so nice to know that there are so many people out there doing the same thing as me, and it'll be a great motivation to keep me going through tough sessions.

Paul says: This will be Lucy's second marathon, so she has covered the distance before, Lucy's goal is to get round as quick as she can, with a view to get under 5:30. She is a very determined young lady and definitely has the mental toughness that the marathon demands.

Lucy is an enthusiastic runner and will train as much as it takes (a model athlete) so my main challenge will be to keep her energy contained for now. Over the course of the 16-week schedule, our focus will be building up Lucy's long run (her key session) while keeping her fit and healthy along the way. Getting to the start line fit and healthy is our first priority.