My Tri ProfileAge.... 31I have been running for... 1 yearStrengths... I'm single minded, stubborn, and I work from home so I've got loads of time to train.Weaknesses... Can't run and can't cycle!Ironman experience... None, niente, nada non

first marathon and it didn't disappoint.  Awesome!!!  Huge fields, great organisation, scenery, huge crowds, wonderful atmosphere; I felt like an Olympian.  My wife, who has had to put up with the long runs, bad moods and injuries, was crying

laps, with a half-marathon p.b. it all went pear-shaped with calf pains and cramp and has left me with a sore knee/hip/thigh, that’s stopping me running. At least I finished, which is important for morale when doing long events. I can still cycle though

' in the middle of the course, unlike some! The worst moment was not being able to run any more, at about 16 miles, knowing it would be a long walk to the finish. But I made it, with the fantastic support of the crowds along the way, who stayed on to support us

be - Sydney was a long and lonely run whilst London is a festival. What was my best moment? That is pretty difficult to answer as I loved every minute, yes even that last 800m. However, seeing my workmates at mile 23 with James Cracknell, and giving them all a

emotional!Worst moment: The crowding around Docklands from mile 16 to mile 20. It was raining hard and there was a burst water main or something at around mile 15 so my feet were wet and squelchy. Legs had started to ache and there was still a long way

.  And indeed what was the key to your success? Plenty of long off road training runs over the hills in the Yorkshire Dales, and sitting on the heels of the 08:00 min mile pacers for the entire race. Huge thanks to the RW pacers.Q:How will you

 and the whole event is so well organised from start to finish. I'll definitely run another marathon again as long as I am able and lucky enough to be accepted for my own place.I had my own place this year and decided to run and raise money for three charities

the same as I had in long training runs, but this was much hotter and I was running faster than long run pace - hence the cramping calf. I knew I must have been heavily dehydrated by the end as my face and hair were covered in salt.Key to my success: I

at all as my knee was a bit dodgy, so I'm amazed by what I've managed in only 11 months of real training.What I’d do differently: I would definitely do some more long runs; perhaps just one 20-miler isn't quite enough. I will also try not to go off too