.I was aiming for 8.45-minute/miles, which is what I did at the Bramley 20 in February, but I made the classic error of going off too fast. Despite telling myself constantly to slow down, I did 8.15's for about the first 6 miles. But it felt so easy and I just

't have made it past the five-mile marker in the race; today I finished fast and strong - perhaps in a relatively slow time, but as it's my first race, so who cares. And 17,419th out of 35,000 isn't bad for a first attempt.Without the training schedule

, but invaluable as it is. Training centre software is poor. (FastTracks is better and free). Takes data off watch but fails to work as a training log.My perfect watch would have maps, accuracy to the inch, 100ms update rates, colour screen, phone for emergencies

and top with coriander, and a small spoonful of soured cream to serve. Chicken BurgersIndulge your fast food craving without piling on the fat with these healthy burgers. Makes four burgers.Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped,1 stick celery, finely

taken to the training so far and as a mentor, I'm delighted to be working with someone who's giving 100% commitment to the task in hand.Gareth says: Lucy has been questioning the benefits of sports nutrition because she isn't running as fast

held it up it said “…you’re doing GREAT!” For a delicious moment, I let myself believe that I might make it in under 13 hours – an unbelievably fast time for me. I jumped high in the water to look ahead, and could see France. A lump came to my throat

I do some speed work things get achy. I'd be inclined to side with fast runs being more likely to injure you too, but is it simply a case of what you are used to? – Nick LI thought you liked both "long and slow" and "short and quick"? That's what

're an ultra virgin or experienced campaigner." - Viking 100100%11 ratings4Aviemore Highland Half Marathon, Highland (10/15/06) "Beautiful scenery, fast course and a fab goody bag including a bar of dairy milk chocolate and walkers shortbread! Not to speak