-alcoholics. adi123: INSPIRING STORIES FROM ACROSS THE FLM FIELD, A GREAT READ Strengths: Truly inspiring for runners of all capabilities. Gives a bit of history, a decent general mile-by-mile course description and some FLM trivia, but the guts of the book

to marathon. Man In Black: NOT THE NICEST, BUT SEEMS TO WORK Strengths: They give it out FREE at FLM so you may as well get used to it first and let them provide you with as much as you want (assuming you do FLM obviously!)I find it drinkable and it does

shops. I've had three pairs and haven't had any problems. They are really comfortable and offer support for a mild over pronator. Overall: I've 'treated' myself recently to a pair of very expensive Asics because I'm training for FLM but the jury's out

these and the Nike Streak for the FLM. BowiPod - http://craigstraining.blogspot.com: LIGHT, FAST AND COMFORTABLE Strengths: Just enough support, very light and perfect for half marathons Weaknesses: Just enough support, very light and perfect for half marathons

accross Overall: I bought a pair of these to see me through this years FLM as I was after a high milage shoe that wouldn't wreck my legs on long runs ,although they have done all that was asked without any discomfort I will look for something now that I

of technical background so you can understand what you're doing and why. Overall: Very good. Hope it gets me under 3hrs at FLM 06 RFJ : LOOKS TO BE A WISE INVESTMENT Strengths: The schedules seem to be set out well, along with good explanations Weaknesses

experience suggests otherwise. At 98p frm JJB Sports will continue to buy for longer races, although would not necessarily buy for training. LauraF: FAST AND EFFECTIVE Strengths: If you are a fan of the London Marathon, then this is a good choice. FLM provide

: Weaknesses: Overall: I bought this book after learning i had a place in FLM 2007. It's taught me a great deal about all aspects of training and racing. I am using the marathon training program designed for "basic competitor/competitor" and am pleased with my

use this drink at th end of a race to replace the carbs used. Got me round the FLM Go-KL: GREAT ENERGY PROVIDER Strengths: Provides the carbs needed for exercise, if you like the flavours it is easy to drink and can be measured to provide the amount

marathon runners who swear by it and my brother loved them when he cycled from John O'Groats to Lands End. I used three of them in this year's FLM and felt a real boost each time I have them. scrummy: IT WORKS IF YOU CAN GET DOWN Strengths: Real energy