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Just got an official e-mail from Brighton telling me the date (April 10) and entry opening (10 May 2010)
It also give a link to what they are going to improve on for next year
But the link just takes you to a page with the starting pens 
So maybe they need to improve the internet content firstly
Well just done it entered the Leicester marathon
Was a bit surprised they new asked for expected finish time or anything
Shall see if i live to regret it
The Start
We will have many more loos in the Start area - and some will be for Runners Only!
We will have bigger signs indicating the Start Corals.
We will have better music before the Start (sorry if you like loud Techno-funk, but the race director does not!).
We will have more catering at the Start.
The Course
We will have a sports drink station earlier in the race than 10 Miles.
We will have more music on the route generally.
We will make the Power Station loop (19-23 Miles) more interesting – more bands/music/support (but marathons are meant to be tough)!
We will make sure that the stretch along Hove Prom (23-25 miles) has separation between the runners and the spectators (this was planned, but we ran out of time to get the cones & rope in place).
We will have more crossing points for spectators on the route generally.
We are working on tweaking the pinch-points so you can enjoy unhindered running.
Finish
We will have easier exiting from the Repatriation Area at the Finish.
We will aim to provide transport from Repatriation to the centre of town (it’s less than a mile, but OK...you’re tired).
General
We will make sure there are no errors (as far as is humanly possible), in the Race Timing.
We will make sure there are no long queues at the Park & Ride sites.
We are working on tweaking the course to avoid pinch-points.
We are planning to increase the size of the race – with caution.
We are planning to keep the entry fee the same as for 2010 for individuals.
They seem to have listened to the feedback - should be good if they can take all those comments on board.
Great!! Sounds fair, I'm up for it
So what's the betting guys n gals. Are we gonna struggle to get places or will it be coolio?
I'm going to fret about that now for the next few weeks
I'm really impressed by the email. OK there's a huge difference between saying you'd like to do something and actually delivering, but it shows a good attitude.
Afternoon All
Thought I'd better pop in at least once before the race next year .. especially as my PR dept has been so hard at work
Thanks everyone.
GF -
... and I've told TracyB that the only way to get good at 'it' is lots of practice 
2bt - You've got me worried now as TracyB said she'd had enough of 'that' as well
FB - Stirling effort that man, as one 'double whammier' to another. Reading your post re London v Brighton this year I must say I totally agree
gmike - Well done on your VLM time.
Just received an email about the changes they are planning for next years Brighton Marathon.
Here it is.
Race Day Information
We are absolutely stunned with how well our first ever Brighton Marathon went and gather that the vast majority of you had a great day. However, we know that there are loads of things we need to work on in order to make the 2011 event bigger and better.
We’ve listened to what you’ve been saying by phone and email and of course have read comments on a variety of websites, so we are on the case! Amongst improvements and adjustments we’ll be making for the 2011 Brighton Marathon, are the following:
The Start
We will have many more loos in the Start area - and some will be for Runners Only!
We will have bigger signs indicating the Start Corals.
We will have better music before the Start (sorry if you like loud Techno-funk, but the race director does not!).
We will have more catering at the Start.
The Course
We will have a sports drink station earlier in the race than 10 Miles.
We will have more music on the route generally.
We will make the Power Station loop (19-23 Miles) more interesting – more bands/music/support (but marathons are meant to be tough)!
We will make sure that the stretch along Hove Prom (23-25 miles) has separation between the runners and the spectators (this was planned, but we ran out of time to get the cones & rope in place).
We will have more crossing points for spectators on the route generally.
We are working on tweaking the pinch-points so you can enjoy unhindered running.
Finish
We will have easier exiting from the Repatriation Area at the Finish.
We will aim to provide transport from Repatriation to the centre of town (it’s less than a mile, but OK...you’re tired).
General
We will make sure there are no errors (as far as is humanly possible), in the Race Timing.
We will make sure there are no long queues at the Park & Ride sites.
We are working on tweaking the course to avoid pinch-points.
We are planning to increase the size of the race – with caution.
We are planning to keep the entry fee the same as for 2010 for individuals.
If you have any other constructive comments or criticism, please let us know; we know that the day you think you know everything, you’re on a slippery slope! Please send comments to: info@brightonmarathon.co.uk
Shhhh. Don't tell everyone until I have got my entry in. Have to get into the office extra early on that day so I am ready to go by 10:00am.
Don't know if I can be arsed to enter London next year. Major hassle getting in in the first place and after actually going to watch it this year (at the 400m mark) looks like a lot a hassle to run as well. Also, a nightmare getting home (and I live in London). Then again I think it is a race you have to do once.
It really seems like the Brighton team have taken on board every comment that's been made and next years event could be truly awesome. But then again it could rain and be blowing a gale, which would put a downer on things somewhat. Guess I need to decide by 10th May.
Rats, keep forgetting to untick that box at the botton which says 'e-mail me when a response is made'
hang on, i'll do it now
Do they have ANY idea how peeved I'll be if they don't give me a place! I shall be on t'internet from 10 on the 10th and if I don't get a place you will know about it. Grrrrrr
Brighton or London.............
Having done London 4 times, the last in 2001, I had intended to do it one more time. I must do Brighton next year. When I saw the entry details for London and saw the race, all the bad memories came drifting back: cost of hotels, crowded trains, crowded running, after race use of Underground (oooh those steps!) against: easy train journey on day, new course to run, nicer scenery, good companions!, not overcrowded, easy peasy trip home. I know I have a deferred entry but you still know immediately if you are in.
So, I would definitely say try for London and if you get in do it for the experience. But London doesn't interest me any more. Brighton all the way!!!!
Yes I shall be in costume next year. Hopefully it will be hanging on me much looser than it does now
. I may even pop into a shorter race in the next few weeks................
green Fairy can’t wait to see you in Costume next year
Brighton Rocks and so they should be they did us proud though i don’t think i would want the same Taxi driver next year as we had this year he decided that it would be funny to gently bump into the taxi in front when we stopped at a set of lights
Julia T come with me to Leicester in October as have just entered the Leicester marathon which is on the 10th of October and this from the man who said that he was only doing one and that was it
I take it from Brighton Rock post that entries open at 10 in the morning if this is the case i will have to set my alarm
You need to set your alarm to be up by 10.00 a.m on a Monday morning
Easy life
Having said that, you're always posting on here at 5.00 a.m.....
Do you work nights?
I'm going to have a serious think as to whether I'm doing Brighton again - 2011 for me is already planned to be a big biking year rather than running so I shall have to sit and cogitate. I can probably fit at least one marathon into the biking plans but it's a question of whether I want to or not.....
hmmmmmm