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Brighton Marathon 2018
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The 3:00 pacers lost their balloons at the start so I wouldn't be surprised if the 3:30 pacers(s) also parted company with their balloons.
I thoroughly enjoyed Brighton Marathon. Having last raced here in 2010, the changes to the course, particularly the Withdean start, were great. The crowds, especially at the half way point, were brilliant. I even enjoyed the Power Station this year and the "hills" to Rottingdean.
We'll gloss over the cramps from the 20 mile point but the beer at the end was brilliant.
London is special but Brighton is also special in it's own way.
And crossing the line 28 seconds inside the 3 hour mark was the icing on the cake!
On the razor I assumed the 'not so goodie' bags were gender specific! Can't believe they were giving them out to female runners too. That's so silly. I did try out the razor on a business trip this week though and it was very good actually! Better than my Morrisons own brand 3 blade! :-) it could be great for legs Louey!!
Well done on your times.
Mark norm that's a fantastic first marathon time!! Way better than my first in London years ago.
http://ultradiscostu.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/brighton-marathon-2018-race-report.html
You should forward that link to some running mags etc....you write in a very captivating way.
norm
UDS - very impressive report, the pain on your face showed it all, talk about giving 100%. You put me to shame.
Managed the 15 mile Lucozade Drinks Station yesterday! All I can say is that we are so lucky our marathon was a week ago!! It was bloody hot just standing in the sun handing out drink. I imagining running in it at the pace I ran Brighton at and know for certain it would have had a big impact. Many club mates with solid form and faster than me suffered in the heat. What a difference a week makes!! Shows also how you don't always get what your training deserves and it's all about what happens on race day. Mo ran a great race!! Pace at the start was insane going off at sub 2 pace for first 5km :-0
I wondered what the mass start is like, did anyone here experience it this year?
I love the busy, big marathons but a crowded, slow start is a real downside - it affects my pace, makes me anxious and is difficult to train for.
Could anyone tell me about their experience at Brighton and if it is similar to London, which seems to have 3-4 miles before the race really gets going?
Thanks
UDS - I did Brighton and London.... Brighton was perfect. London was brutal... totally brutal... add 10-15 mins to your time is my estimate. I actually wanted to quit at mile 8! never had that before. Cramps sickness. really quite horrid. such a contrast to Brighton which seemed a breeze in comparison.
ndod - Brighton is better than London in many respects, has the perfect amount of runners, nice course, awesome support, easier to get to. London is a just a bigger name and more advertised, but a pain to get to, very congested, but a great experience.
Both great but I will do Brighton next year and not London (as i have not qualified this year), plus last sunday was a marathon to forget!
I find the crowded starts a distraction... I tend to start panicking about my mile times, try to make up the time and end up expending far more energy than usual!
It sounds as if it's not as bad as London, though.
Thanks
D'OH ignore just seen its been updated