was going to finish the longest run I've ever done!And the worst moment? Suddenly experiencing unprecedented limb pain at mile 15!The biggest surprise? Or the most memorable moment? Turning the corner leading up to Tower Bridge and hearing the crowd cheer

of low 2:50s. In the event I went out at more or less 2:50 pace, and was able to maintain it throughout. That is the difference between 25 miles per week training last year, and 60 miles per week this! Although I ran a steady race, the key to my success

important issue and also is a very dangerous precedent.This strategy, if accepted, could be extended to provide a half-marathon race in a marathon that would utilize the last half of the marathon course AND would be started just as the lead pack passed

in the Brighton Marina Triathlonthe following month. And so a love developed leading me towards the roadto ZurichIronman target: To get through the training, get to the start line and enjoy it enough toconsider doing it again :-) DecemberTypical training week

problems, unlike this year when a tight right calf, caused by skipping, stopped me training for the three weeks leading up to the marathon.One thing I’d definitely keep, although this year it was brought on accidentally by the calf problem, will be a

!)October's lowlight: 2.5K run two days after Great South Run, legs like lead.What I learnt this month:Rotating the shoulders more makes you swim faster.Previous - Next(Sean: these will link through to each forumite)--

nature of triathlonsappeals to me and Ironman's are simply silly - hence, I knew my lack ofsense would prevail and sooner or later I was going to take the plunge.I'm looking to finish and have fun after the event, even if during theevent I hate every

your preparation (and ironically mine was almost the best it has been), the marathon will punish you if you feel even marginally below par leading up to, or on, race day (the back of my running number said 'slight cold'). Running the London Marathon

on the Tuesday after!Key to success? Put your name on the front and back of your running top! Mind over matter - my cough "miraculously" disappeared for 8 hours!A day which I will never forget, a truly life-changing event, worth every ounce of effort.Kerzo, 7

raised it...” Read the full quote--Heebiejeebie(right) and Josie JumpUntil this year I had only ever watched FLM highlights on TV. This was the first year I had the opportunity actually to be there and experience the atmosphere of the event. As we waited