Day 1 - July 30 - Training begins (From News Shopper)

Day 1 - July 30 - Training begins

9:28am Thursday 31st July 2008

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And so here it begins - the first of my Dan Dares challenges, and as far as ‘dares’ go this one seems pretty easy doesn't it? Three cream crackers in under 49 seconds. I reckon I might even be able to squeeze in a fourth.

My confidence, however, was challenged in the pub by a couple of females who claimed that, without water, it was an impossible feat.

"I have a particularly moist mouth thank you very much," I replied while winking. The silence which followed was embarrassing yet curiously familiar - Impressing the ladies has always been more of a challenge than anything News Shopper can throw at me.

But, tail between my legs after my tumble-weed moment, I popped down to the local supermarket to purchase no less than four packs of cream crackers.

After some funny looks from the checkout staff I returned home to begin my training regime. One before tea and one before bedtime - didn't want to over do it on the first day.

Dare Deadline - August 13

If you have any tips to help me out, or examples of times you have tried this challenge - please email me at dkeel@london.newsquest.co.uk or leave a comment.