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

-confident and more committed to your training,’ says Strouse. ‘The investment can be seen as a contract, which tells you, ‘I am a runner, and I am invested in the sport.’’Investment plan - Specialist running shops may seem pricier than online or high street retailers

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

said." However, the professional cyclist made it his mission to save the little porker.With only days until he was due to leave the country, Bartlett, who races for the Metaltek team, came up with a plan to save Lucky’s bacon (excuse the pun). After

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

but jelly sweets are also fine! Work out the pros and cons for you.So look past the marketing and really see what needs to go in your trolley to make simple inexpensive meals.Q2) I’m in week 8 of an 18-week marathon training plan. My marathon is in May

’ve learnt from my experiences both as an athlete and a physio working with runners so you can get the most out of your training and help you reach your New Year’s Resolutions for 2013.The first thing is to work out what you what to achieve, what’s your

very long one in the build up. I aim for 3 of 21-23 and maybe 2 or 3 others 20s.Q2) How would you suggest someone trains who hates training plans? Basically I just go out running as far or not as I feel like at the time and resent structure. And my dog