years and have actually taken on the 4-day Challenge before, in 2009. But whereas back then I arrived in Cyprus bursting with enthusiasm and fresh from a 10K PB and my first ever half-marathon, things are a little different this time. After damaging a

last time, a total shock to the system for someone used to flat road races. This time, I'm slower - but wiser.Time: 37:36Pace: 10:07 m/mPosition: 331/365

heavy in my legs. If that wasn't the perfect finish to my Cyprus Challenge, a clanging sign of how much I can get back out of the training I put in - and motivation to keep running - I don't know what is.Time: 1:11:59Pace: 11:41/milePosition: 339/343

of charging up those climbs and running all the way. Saturday's race was the perfect motivation to get that fitness back - and a reminder of the rewards of doing so.Time: 2:49:23Pace: 12:50/milePosition: 331/334

and noisy crowds and presided over by an ancient, bemused Orthodox priest. Absolutely worth the uphill slog to reach it.Time: 1:44:56Pace: 15:22/mile (look, it was REALLY steep)Position: 330/334

4-Day Challenge in November (a 6K run, an 11K trail hill run, a hilly trail half-marathon and a 10K road race).Before now, I've trained for one race at a time, with shorter races designed as build-up races to the big event. I've never before had so

and Mike Gratton himself, from the moment you sign up until the moment you fly home. More Travel Highlights...Himalayan Kingdom Marathon (incl. Tigers Nest 17K & Dragon 25K) (November 16 - 26)Cyprus International 4-Day Challenge (November 30-December 3)Las