there are various forms of lap counters and/or a swim metronome, you can also get laminated swim sets.  I've not used any of these.Although not terribly exciting: gels, isotonic drinks etc are always going to get used. All I want for for Christmas is some working

happened to the second one I thought I'd linked to! They call this one a 'toddlers' watch The second one is the one I bought.  It's lovely, but just too big.Maybe she'll have forgotten about it by Christmas................. Don't bank on it, Nessie

You folks have been sages of wisdom in the past so as Wiggle have an offer on and I have a voucher...  What would be the test training gadget / GPS watch I should buy for training / racing in? Many thanks BWT has to be the garmin 910 ? 910 XT superb bit of kit 910 for sure

'll know you've been good if you find these presents stashed under the tree.Image credit: Tooga/Getty Images

Add fruit and a crunchy sugar basket for a novel way to enjoy your Christmas pud. The pudding is a source of B-vitamins, potassium, iron and calcium with all its fruity goodness and adding raspberries will add a burst of vitamin C that'll bolster

! Good for: runners who like to feel the beat as well as the burn North Face Etip gloves, £22 www.thenorthface.com These three-season gloves aren’t just for Christmas, they’re for spring

Regular forumite hiding my identity to ask about Christmas presents :)

A present I have to buy, for Christmas. Swimmer it is. Help me can you? fifteen "pounds" I can spend Book on grammar I would. Swimmer, not writer.

Best stick to just cans, cos cats and cans don't mix well Heh!! Don't give Mr K any ideas GD!  Christmas preasent maybe present

Hello all, Is anyone doing the Hamburg marathon in 2013 or has anyone done it before? I've signed up, as a birthday present to myself! Need to run off all the Christmas excesses...