First Timer - SteveFollow on the forum: Steve loves bacon Target: sub 4:00Marathon PB: This will be my firstCoach: Sam MurphyTraining schedule: See Steve's training planStrengths: "I’m a very positive person – for me, the running drink is always

PB Hunter - AlexTarget: Sub 3 hoursCoach: Steve SmytheMarathon PB: 3.06.10 (London 2008)Schedule: See Alex's training scheduleFollow in the forum: A.W Strengths: "Dedication to my training and the determination to finally put all the pieces together

On a Plateau - AdrianFollow in the forum: Shady_AdyTarget: Under 3:30 would be a dream come true and a lifelong ambition.Marathon PB: 3:44:29 (Boston Marathon, 2009)Coach: Sam MurphyTraining schedule: See Adrian's training plan here

2012 with a time of 2.06Coach: Sam MurphyTraining schedule: See Mel's training plan here.Strengths: "I’m stubborn and wont give up!"Weaknesses: "I’m stubborn and wont give up!"About me: "I am full of motivation and enthusiasm! Anything can be achieved

died of cancer last year – and I suspect her determination to cross the finish line in Paris will be, in part, a tribute to him. Mel is already a running club member, covering 20-25 miles a week, so the main focus will be on gearing training more

first class honours degree in Law around my full-time job... so on to the next challenge! My weaknesses: I’ll admit to not being the most organised of people so I have never followed a structured plan when training. But my main weakness is nutrition – I