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[Misc] The Official Brighton Marathon 2018 Thread
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......but you're a 2017 Super Ego NSC Weakest Link Relay runner...
Running the 10k again this year. It was a great decision last year, broke 40 minutes for the first time, then basked in the heat with a beer, watching the marathon near Grand Ave.
Currently struggling with injury so it might be a slower re-hab run but determined not to waste the entry fee.
4 Brighton marathons for me too
2012 - 4:20
2014 - 3:55
2015 - 3:29
2016 - 3:15
Currently struggling with injury so it might be a slower re-hab run but determined not to waste the entry fee.
4 Brighton marathons for me too
2012 - 4:20
2014 - 3:55
2015 - 3:29
2016 - 3:15
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
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No, I haven't qualified for such an honour and I will proudly start at Preston Park and stroll up that high early doors! I intend to be at the head of the starting pen to avoid the crush and will try and get away from the crowds before extending the stride down the hill and I intend for mile 1 to be just about the slowest of the race.
2nd Brighton (or any) Marathon this year. Only looking to get round the course now and time becoming increasingly irrelevant. I was poleaxed with Manthrax for a large part of March and have found the combination of a full-time job, plus additional work shooting with Sussex Sports Photography, plus marathon training to be altogether too much.
Tried my last long run today at 20 miles and hit the bloody wall. Had got to 18 with no drama at all by 26th February but running since then has been minimal. Am now just going to have to cram the final 19 days with all the intervals and hills I can and possibly a half marathon and will have to hope I've built up the residual strength required for the big day. Today has dented the confidence no end.
See you all there. I'll be wearing the yellow BHAFC away strip.
Tried my last long run today at 20 miles and hit the bloody wall. Had got to 18 with no drama at all by 26th February but running since then has been minimal. Am now just going to have to cram the final 19 days with all the intervals and hills I can and possibly a half marathon and will have to hope I've built up the residual strength required for the big day. Today has dented the confidence no end.
See you all there. I'll be wearing the yellow BHAFC away strip.
Good luck to everyone running. Had booked a place but later decided to go on holiday at the same time....would have been no 6 or 7 for me. Always a great event, brilliant support from the crowds and good organisation. Bit gutted to not be doing it but as it happens have a small niggle anyway so probably wouldn’t have made it. Hoping I can get rid of it and be able do VLM the week after.
albion534
Well-known member
8th Brighton marathon
jevs
Well-known member
Our band, Skulldrummery, will be outside Tesco in Church Road drumming on the runners and collecting cash for the Teenage cancer trust. Give us a wave as you go by.
Curious Orange
Punxsatawney Phil
First marathon of any kind for me. Looking forward to it.
Struggling with a bad back at the moment. Did my last long run on Thursday of 21 miles. Due to my back I am doing very little over the next few days. I have done 350 miles since 1.1.2018 so have the miles behind me, so think rest the best option at the moment. It feels much better today, but not going to risk anything!
I had been taking Ibroprufen but stopped them yesterday and no plans to take any more. I will do a litle swimming Thursday/Friday and then test my back Saturday/Sunday with a short slow run. Not ideal preperation for 3 marathons in 6 weeks starting with Brighton.
I had been taking Ibroprufen but stopped them yesterday and no plans to take any more. I will do a litle swimming Thursday/Friday and then test my back Saturday/Sunday with a short slow run. Not ideal preperation for 3 marathons in 6 weeks starting with Brighton.
Artie Fufkin
like to run
Good luck to everyone running! Loved running it last year (2nd marathon) and pleased to have made it home in 3:12. Didn't expect it to be so hot though. Hopefully it will be a lot cooler this year.
Steve Foster
Well-known member
Should be decent running weather for Sunday. Looking forward to my favourite Marathon - 9th time for me, so I shouldn’t get lost!
jonnyrovers
mostly tinpot
Good luck everyone! I attended the Medical Team Briefing today and will be on duty tomorrow to provide healthcare to all you crazy fu£@ers.
Remember...
NO IBUPROFEN!!!! IT COULD KILL YOU!!
Drink to thirst. Overloading on fluid will dilute your electrolytes, holding back will raise your lactate levels. It's not all that difficult to get it right.
Wear sunscreen.
If you have had heatstroke in the past you'll likely suffer again. Probably best not to run a hot marathon.
Do you take mood stabilising meds? Have you asked a doctor if it's safe to run? There are risks associated with these meds.
Having said all of that, you seriously could not run a safer marathon. The medical team for this marathon is better equipped than you could ever imagine, and it has, in its arsenal, the ECMO team from Barts Hospital in London. If you suffer a cardiac arrest in Brighton tomorrow the odds of surviving will have massively improved.
Stay safe & run responsibly. Beat your goals. Push yourselves. Smash your expectations. Prove your mettle. Tell your stories for years.
Remember...
NO IBUPROFEN!!!! IT COULD KILL YOU!!
Drink to thirst. Overloading on fluid will dilute your electrolytes, holding back will raise your lactate levels. It's not all that difficult to get it right.
Wear sunscreen.
If you have had heatstroke in the past you'll likely suffer again. Probably best not to run a hot marathon.
Do you take mood stabilising meds? Have you asked a doctor if it's safe to run? There are risks associated with these meds.
Having said all of that, you seriously could not run a safer marathon. The medical team for this marathon is better equipped than you could ever imagine, and it has, in its arsenal, the ECMO team from Barts Hospital in London. If you suffer a cardiac arrest in Brighton tomorrow the odds of surviving will have massively improved.
Stay safe & run responsibly. Beat your goals. Push yourselves. Smash your expectations. Prove your mettle. Tell your stories for years.
hart's shirt
Well-known member
Enjoy the day everyone and don't try and emulate Callum Hawkins in the Commonwealth Games!
studio150
Well-known member
Good luck to those running and well done to anyone who has volunteered.
Especially as the forecast is for heavy rain from noon today.
Especially as the forecast is for heavy rain from noon today.
D Block blue
Active member
Feeling quite relaxed, no time pressure, just out to enjoy [emoji6]
Good luck everyone [emoji838]
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Postman Pat
Well-known member
Finished my first 10k. Was expecting around 1hr 5, would have been ecstatic with sub 1hr....did 1hr 17secs... Will definitely be back next year. Loved it.
Steve Foster
Well-known member
3:59.01 today which I was pleased with. Just 2 seconds slower than Manchester last week.
Marathon 154 & 54th marathon completed in 54 weeks. Just another 46 marathons to do in the next 46 weeks!
Was also my 54th sub 4 hour marathon.
...... & now rest ..... until Vienna next weekend
Marathon 154 & 54th marathon completed in 54 weeks. Just another 46 marathons to do in the next 46 weeks!
Was also my 54th sub 4 hour marathon.
...... & now rest ..... until Vienna next weekend
Impressive, well done!