Finally, it's time to unveil the ASICS Target 26.2 shortlist - and invite you to vote on the final five.After receiving a whopping 1656 applications back in November, we whittled a huge stack of application forms down to just 40 runners invited

podcastASICS Target 26.2 Team: Progress CheckFirst up in coach Steve Smythe’s camp are runners Colin and Lee.  Everything’s on track for Colin’s sub-3:15 target time. In fact, Steve says, “because Colin has done everything right in training, and laid

Coaches Sam Murphy and Steve Smythe catch up with their spring marathon contenders.Your turn: Catch up with exclusive marathon advice from Sam Murphy and Steve Smythe's training podcasts.

’s trail zip top (£35)l Men’s 2-in-1 shorts (£40) Shop for the ASICS running range at sweatshop.co.uk/asicsGet Involved- Visit runnersworld.co.uk/asicstarget262 – the home of spring marathon training.You’ll find Sam and Steve, our two coaches, on the forum

After receiving over 1100 applications for the ASICS Super Six 2011, we invited 40 lucky Runner's World readers to a Selection Day in Birmingham on Saturday December 4. The aim of the day was to whittle down our contenders further to a final

ASICS Super Six Coach Bud Baldaro addresses the troops in a snowy Birmingham University campus.

the full Q&A.ASICS Super Six Podcasts 2011 Podcast #1: Marathon Training with Steve SmytheDiscover the key to a successful final two months of training from ASICS Super Six coach and marathon expert Steve Smythe.2011 Podcast #2: Marathon Nutrition with Ruth

as you pound the streets.- GEL-Nimbus 13 £123 (SSP)- PFM Headband £10 (SSP)- Slim-fit Winter Top £40 (SSP)- Leg Balance Tight £50 (SSP)- Kinsei Sock £11 (SSP)Buy ASICS now at sweatshop.co.uk/asicsMy ASICS - Your Training PartnerOur ASICS Target 26.2

It's stretch time with ASICS PRO Team physiotherapist Sarah Connors before the scheduled Sunday long run.