I find the 2.5 minutes too short. By lengthening it to 3-4 minutes I perform better on the next sets. As the focus is on Quality, I figure this is ther better way to go.
I like Nibile's answer the best. Unfortunately, single girls are generally in short supply at the Foundry, so I usually resort flirting with Stu.
I stick by my recommendation of getting a chess computer
Like flirting with me...