previous PB, bringing it down to 1-38, and went into the final block of training for the marathon with renewed confidence.So as to allow 10 minutes' leeway, Stuart set off at 3-50 pace, using his speed and distance monitor to keep him on track. He felt so

as to why anyone would want to run 26.2 miles, but he still helps out – if relucantly – when Braidwood is training. Braidwood also has an extra incentive to complete the marathon now. She has picked up sponsorship forms from the Cancer Appeal Office

responds to endless questions and really inspires us to carry on when we feel like giving up.”Phil Wilson, 36, from Nottingham — sheet metal workerWhile the running has been going well for Wilson – he is doing 12-15 miles a week – kicking his smoking habit

' mileage, his rate of return is impressive: he has recorded a 1:22 half-marathon and a 37:07 10K so far this year."I do fairly well on little training," Pete admits. "But the old cliché that you get out what you put in is certainly true." With a background

and knowing that I could have a "mare" last 10K and still get an AAA Championship Place for 2006.”Not that it’s easy to gauge how you’re doing after so long on your feet – “there was no chance of me doing any calculations after 20 miles!” says K2, “I had