When did you start running and why?Probably in primary school, because I was forced to on sports day! But I’ve got a natural interest in sport anyway because I did a sports science degree when I went to university. Sport has always been a passion

on what fantastic support I had in hospital, from my wife and kids, family, friends and colleagues. What a race! Thanks to Flora and everybody involved in arranging such a great event. CdK, 5:47Photo: www.richk.co.ukThe day had dawned! Like many thousands

way to a photo shoot. Such is the immense pressure on the time of GB's top hope for a 2012 athletics gold these days, that I've been allotted a 40-minute slot with her in a taxi - neatly squeezed into the time it takes to travel between venues

I don’t have a training schedule for a goal race, I find it harder to motivate myself. But if I have a training plan, I’ll be out running on good days and bad days,” says Mike Collyer, of Newcastle.27. Be happy “A positive attitude means everything

.My cycling has seriously been lacking in terms of the number of hours put in, but having been a racing cyclist in the past I’m certain will help me through, even if only psychologically. I’ve bought a shiny new bike to ride on: she has lots of carbonfibre

of sports. If a specific sport becomes a bore or is not well-suited to the individual, another sport is still within reach." Daniels says psychology is important. "Start easily and make every day of training a success in the minds of the runners. Training

of a race – the year'll fly by!Big targets will give your year a structure as you build up to the big day, replete with smaller targets to tick off. Think of the pride you'll feel as 2010 is marked out as 'the year you…'Tackle a mileage challenge

age-group structure. However old you are, triathlon gives you the opportunity to compete against other athletes of a similar vintage. This means you can race for your country whether you're 25 or 85 without being a full-time, professional athlete

for a rest day, but you need to run hard to de-stress from work, do your tempo miles and rest the next day.To read more top-notch training advice - including tips from psychology, nutrition and injury specialists - subscribe now. You'll even save 30 per

or on grass. It will help strengthen the muscles in your lower legs and feet."Course NotesFind out what the race course is like, either by visiting it or by research, and tailor your training accordingly. And stay sharp on race day, or all your careful