Brighton Marathon will lead to £15 million bonanza (From The Argus)

ill stay away from town then.

yes jim, p*ss off to worthing......

To quote from the article:
"With temperatures hitting 18C and possibly even as high as 21C, many hotels and B&Bs are fully booked and restaurants and shops are expecting to do a roaring trade"
Hopefully, said restaurants and shops will also give something back to the estimated number of runners who shall be running 26 miles+ in temperatures in excess of 60 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow (Sunday)
My local pub is doing just that, and more power to them
@jimbobmaginty: please do

Brighton_Toffee wrote:
To quote from the article:
"With temperatures hitting 18C and possibly even as high as 21C, many hotels and B&Bs are fully booked and restaurants and shops are expecting to do a roaring trade"
Hopefully, said restaurants and shops will also give something back to the estimated number of runners who shall be running 26 miles+ in temperatures in excess of 60 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow (Sunday)
My local pub is doing just that, and more power to them
@jimbobmaginty: please do

why have a dig at Jimbobmaginty? if you'd thought about it for more than 1 minute before opening your mouth you might of read his comment as meaning - mmm, 100,000 people, the town will be heaving and the roads gridlocked, so - i'll stay away from the town for the day! and what do you think the shops and restaurants will be 'giving' to the runners then? bottled water at £1.50 a time is most likely, they're shops needing business not charities giving free hand outs. good luck to all the runners anyway!

I look forward to seeing the detailed list who who has actually benefitted from this. Plus the costs of policing etc to cover the other side of the picture. As we know the London marathon does not deliver what it promised to charities. We need to know what is happening in Birghton. No cover-ups and secrecy like London.

I agree with jimbobmaginty and Morpheus. As far as information is concerned, I know of an entrant who has, so far, collected over £1000 for a local charity. By the way, Morpheus, where is Birghton? You are not an Argus proof reader are you? No offence meant.

Oh please, "15 million"... Give me a break... Surely a few extra nights in hotels but probably balanced out by lost sales for down-town shops. Most people will avoid Brighton like the plague tomorrow. Enormous cost of policing (tax money?) and gridlock on the roads. And with tomorrows temperatures do expect a few heart attacks too.

We are off to Worthing tomorrow as well! Brighton is effectively closed!

Come on everyone, where's your support? Brighton is such a great place, with events like this, and we should embrace it and make the most of it. 'I'm off to Worthing' - there is never an excuse to go to Worthing instead of Brighton! All these people raising money, sun shining, last year there were bands, childrens entertainment, loads of great attractions and things to see. Get down there and cheer them on!

Having done 3 Marathons and know how hard it is to run one all I can say is good luck to the runners.

Mr Know It All wrote:
Come on everyone, where's your support? Brighton is such a great place, with events like this, and we should embrace it and make the most of it. 'I'm off to Worthing' - there is never an excuse to go to Worthing instead of Brighton! All these people raising money, sun shining, last year there were bands, childrens entertainment, loads of great attractions and things to see. Get down there and cheer them on!

.....and how much this £10m - £15m raised will the organizers be channelling the way of the overstretched NHS to help pay the cost of treating self inflicted medical problems of runners ?

Good luck to everyone, hope you raise lots of money for all the charities. Great to see such a great event putting our city on the map.

Good luck to all the runners and well done to those raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Nobleox wrote:

Mr Know It All wrote:
Come on everyone, where's your support? Brighton is such a great place, with events like this, and we should embrace it and make the most of it. 'I'm off to Worthing' - there is never an excuse to go to Worthing instead of Brighton! All these people raising money, sun shining, last year there were bands, childrens entertainment, loads of great attractions and things to see. Get down there and cheer them on!

.....and how much this £10m - £15m raised will the organizers be channelling the way of the overstretched NHS to help pay the cost of treating self inflicted medical problems of runners ?

>>.....and how much this £10m - £15m raised will the organizers be channelling the way of the overstretched NHS to help pay the cost of treating self inflicted medical problems of runners ?

Not sure what happened on my last post..

Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly.

Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning.

Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

I would rather the nhs spend their money on unlucky athletes than drunkard miscreants on a Saturday night. That said I shall also be avoiding town. And I always try to avoid Worthing.

DoWeHavTo wrote:
Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote:
Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football.

I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon.

The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven
t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

I wonder how much the Council made from the traffic wardens today? I am sure it was one of their better days, but we will never know, I guess.

Nobleox wrote:

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Nobleox, portslade says...
8:42pm Sun 10 Apr 11

"Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven

t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others."

I think you should seriously consider how utterly ignorant this sounds. Do you honestly think that somebody who doesn't look after themself just wakes up one morning and decides to do a marathon? I can assure you its not that simple. I myself am a Personal Trainer, and consider myself to be in very good shape. I can still honestly say todays marathon was the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. People spend months preparing for this, and I'm sure the majority wouldnt let all their hard work go to waste the second the race is over.

As for inconveiniencing/pre
venting people from going to the beach? What of the other 364 days of the year you mentioned? What if it had been raining today? (It was April today afterall, hardly the height of Summer). Or are the runners to be held account for the the good weather?

I think you ought to reconsider your opinion. Runners are out there raising cash for charities, putting Brighton on the map and trying to better themselves my setting themselves a challenge. Currently your argument smacks of bitterness. Perhaps you simply dont have the will power?

For all those who ran today. Well done. You did yourselves, your charities and your community proud!!

croggles wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Nobleox, portslade says... 8:42pm Sun 10 Apr 11 "Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others." I think you should seriously consider how utterly ignorant this sounds. Do you honestly think that somebody who doesn't look after themself just wakes up one morning and decides to do a marathon? I can assure you its not that simple. I myself am a Personal Trainer, and consider myself to be in very good shape. I can still honestly say todays marathon was the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. People spend months preparing for this, and I'm sure the majority wouldnt let all their hard work go to waste the second the race is over. As for inconveiniencing/pre venting people from going to the beach? What of the other 364 days of the year you mentioned? What if it had been raining today? (It was April today afterall, hardly the height of Summer). Or are the runners to be held account for the the good weather? I think you ought to reconsider your opinion. Runners are out there raising cash for charities, putting Brighton on the map and trying to better themselves my setting themselves a challenge. Currently your argument smacks of bitterness. Perhaps you simply dont have the will power? For all those who ran today. Well done. You did yourselves, your charities and your community proud!!

Well all I can say is - if taking part in the fun-run today was the toughest thing you've ever done in your life, thank your lucky stars you were not in training in 1956 and under my drill sergeant. Had you been, each morning before sun up you would have jogged/yomped with full pack from Crickhowel to Brecon and back. And by the sound of it, (fun-run is the toughest thing you've ever done in your life) unlike me - you wouldn't have stayed the course. And I should remind there is no need to clog the town up with fun-runners to raise money for charities. Anyone can do as I do - just post them off a cheque!

Nobleox wrote:

croggles wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Nobleox, portslade says... 8:42pm Sun 10 Apr 11 "Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others." I think you should seriously consider how utterly ignorant this sounds. Do you honestly think that somebody who doesn't look after themself just wakes up one morning and decides to do a marathon? I can assure you its not that simple. I myself am a Personal Trainer, and consider myself to be in very good shape. I can still honestly say todays marathon was the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. People spend months preparing for this, and I'm sure the majority wouldnt let all their hard work go to waste the second the race is over. As for inconveiniencing/pre venting people from going to the beach? What of the other 364 days of the year you mentioned? What if it had been raining today? (It was April today afterall, hardly the height of Summer). Or are the runners to be held account for the the good weather? I think you ought to reconsider your opinion. Runners are out there raising cash for charities, putting Brighton on the map and trying to better themselves my setting themselves a challenge. Currently your argument smacks of bitterness. Perhaps you simply dont have the will power? For all those who ran today. Well done. You did yourselves, your charities and your community proud!!

Well all I can say is - if taking part in the fun-run today was the toughest thing you've ever done in your life, thank your lucky stars you were not in training in 1956 and under my drill sergeant. Had you been, each morning before sun up you would have jogged/yomped with full pack from Crickhowel to Brecon and back. And by the sound of it, (fun-run is the toughest thing you've ever done in your life) unlike me - you wouldn't have stayed the course. And I should remind there is no need to clog the town up with fun-runners to raise money for charities. Anyone can do as I do - just post them off a cheque!

Yes mate, as I thought. Bitter. I am very sorry that your drill sargeant worked you so hard. Very sorry indeed. But as running in my "fun run today", was my choice, being trained by your drill sargeant was yours. I'm not aware of any conscription in 1956? And to be honest, this certainly sounds as though you do require to be "regimented and herded with others" for your daily exercise. I trained for this off my own back. As did everyone else who ran it.

I have the upmost admiration for anyone who pushes themselves to the limit. Well done. But dont you dare presume to know me. I can stay the course of any challenge I set myself. I'm sorry that my goals seem so pathetic to you, but atleast I'm not part of the couch potato generation. Or somebody who feels the need to belittle others because they've missed an afternoon at the beach.

Regards.

Ahhh nobleox, you've given yourself away. You are a bitter old man, upset at the young people out enjoying your sunshine.

Wasn't like that in your day eh? You were made of sterner stuff back then when it was easier to do things?

:-)

I dont object to the marathon - if a bunch of mascohists want to publicly half kill themselves then thats up to them. What I do object to though is the over the top organisation that these events seem to require nowadays. Anyone else wanting to enjoy the seafront anywhere between portslad and rottingdean on Sunday had to negotiate a maze of barricades. Can the organisers try and keep this disruption to a minimum next year please

I dont object to the marathon - if a bunch of mascohists want to publicly half kill themselves then thats up to them. What I do object to though is the over the top organisation that these events seem to require nowadays. Anyone else wanting to enjoy the seafront anywhere between portslad and rottingdean on Sunday had to negotiate a maze of barricades. Can the organisers try and keep this disruption to a minimum next year please

gheese77 wrote:
I dont object to the marathon - if a bunch of mascohists want to publicly half kill themselves then thats up to them. What I do object to though is the over the top organisation that these events seem to require nowadays. Anyone else wanting to enjoy the seafront anywhere between portslad and rottingdean on Sunday had to negotiate a maze of barricades. Can the organisers try and keep this disruption to a minimum next year please

Wow, you had to walk round a barricade to get to the seafront? Maybe they should cancel it completely solely so it doesn't inconvenience you at all. While we're at it why don't we shut the seafront road too so you don't have all the awful bother of waiting for the lights to change so you can cross. It might cause thousands of people transport issues but as we have learned what other people want is irrelevant as long as you are not inconvenienced.
I live just up the road from the Marathon in Hove. It is absolutely no bother whatsoever to get to the seafront.
I don't know how some people become so bitter and joyless but I am so grateful it has not happened to me.

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote:
Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

Nobleox whilst walking my dog every day I see literally dozens of runners out there training. However on the mornings of the marathon weekend I saw maybe 1 or 2, which goes to show they are all locals that had been training for the marathon.

i knew there were some bitter people out there, but seriousy, some of you need to get a grip. Let's remember, our service men are still fighting in Afghanistan, people are being killed by bombs in Ireland, and I don't think I need to mention what is going on in Libya. And some bunch of half wits are complaining it was a bit more difficult to get to the beach than normal?

I personally thoroughly enjoyed yesterday and certainly didnt feel put out. I was a delight to see so many people taking on such a great challenge. I have the upmost respect for everyone who ran. Well done.

croggles wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

croggles wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Nobleox, portslade says... 8:42pm Sun 10 Apr 11 "Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others." I think you should seriously consider how utterly ignorant this sounds. Do you honestly think that somebody who doesn't look after themself just wakes up one morning and decides to do a marathon? I can assure you its not that simple. I myself am a Personal Trainer, and consider myself to be in very good shape. I can still honestly say todays marathon was the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. People spend months preparing for this, and I'm sure the majority wouldnt let all their hard work go to waste the second the race is over. As for inconveiniencing/pre venting people from going to the beach? What of the other 364 days of the year you mentioned? What if it had been raining today? (It was April today afterall, hardly the height of Summer). Or are the runners to be held account for the the good weather? I think you ought to reconsider your opinion. Runners are out there raising cash for charities, putting Brighton on the map and trying to better themselves my setting themselves a challenge. Currently your argument smacks of bitterness. Perhaps you simply dont have the will power? For all those who ran today. Well done. You did yourselves, your charities and your community proud!!

Well all I can say is - if taking part in the fun-run today was the toughest thing you've ever done in your life, thank your lucky stars you were not in training in 1956 and under my drill sergeant. Had you been, each morning before sun up you would have jogged/yomped with full pack from Crickhowel to Brecon and back. And by the sound of it, (fun-run is the toughest thing you've ever done in your life) unlike me - you wouldn't have stayed the course. And I should remind there is no need to clog the town up with fun-runners to raise money for charities. Anyone can do as I do - just post them off a cheque!

Yes mate, as I thought. Bitter. I am very sorry that your drill sargeant worked you so hard. Very sorry indeed. But as running in my "fun run today", was my choice, being trained by your drill sargeant was yours. I'm not aware of any conscription in 1956? And to be honest, this certainly sounds as though you do require to be "regimented and herded with others" for your daily exercise. I trained for this off my own back. As did everyone else who ran it. I have the upmost admiration for anyone who pushes themselves to the limit. Well done. But dont you dare presume to know me. I can stay the course of any challenge I set myself. I'm sorry that my goals seem so pathetic to you, but atleast I'm not part of the couch potato generation. Or somebody who feels the need to belittle others because they've missed an afternoon at the beach. Regards.

Not aware of any conscription in 1956 eh. That about weighs you up - say no more! Oh and by the way - one of my drill sergeants pet hates was "big girls blouses".

Nobleox wrote:

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Let me assure that without heavy boozers and smokers the budgett deficit in this country would be far far greater. And the Saturday night drunks you cite, treated on the NHS, (unlike marathon runners I witnessed yesterday being ferried to hospital) more than pay their way through exorbitant tax and duty paid on booze and cigarettes. So don't run away with the idea it is the fitness freaks that us boozers and smokers have to thank for treatment on the NHS.

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Nobleox wrote:

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DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Let me assure that without heavy boozers and smokers the budgett deficit in this country would be far far greater. And the Saturday night drunks you cite, treated on the NHS, (unlike marathon runners I witnessed yesterday being ferried to hospital) more than pay their way through exorbitant tax and duty paid on booze and cigarettes. So don't run away with the idea it is the fitness freaks that us boozers and smokers have to thank for treatment on the NHS.

Errrmmm, if you look at the figures, only ten people "were ferried to hospital"... You must have witnessed all of them. Perhaps you're a jinx? Yes, a few more people were treated by the roadside, but mainly by st johns ambulance (who's lets not forget had strong representation amoungst the charity runners) and don't be labouring under the illusion that these people were just participants. Many of them were spectators who were sat in the sun enjoying a beer and got caught out with heat exhaustion. I wouldnt deny anyone treatment on the NHS, smokers, boozers or athletes. Last I checked we all pay our taxes? You seem to be of the opinion that running a marathon entitles someone to a tax break? And if you think that because someone runs a marathon they don't ever touch alcohol then you're clearly living in cloud cuckoo land.

Nobleox wrote:

croggles wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

croggles wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

ghonda wrote:

Nobleox wrote:

DoWeHavTo wrote: Not sure what happened on my last post.. Surprisingly little will need to go to the NHS, less than on a saturday night after the pubs close. Most people who start running end up using fewer NHS services. They drink less, they smoke less, they weigh less and they eat properly. Lets get the town to the point where its the norm to run or cycle and its unusual for someone to sit at home moaning. Key word was weak-need - classic. Hopefully not today - cause I am running!!

..... and where are 90% of the "adults" puffing and panting the Brighton marathon the other 364 days of the year? I never spot many when I'm out (health permitting) walking/cycling in all weathers 365 days of the year. And mates of mine taking part today will openly admit that they will being doing what they like doing best the rest of the year: eating, clubbing and pubbing. I do agree it would be nice to get to the point where its the norm to keep fit, instead of as is mostly the norm, sitting at home moaning. Alas, only in UTOPIA are we ever likely to see that happening.

As someone who PUFFED and PANTED from mile 21, I can reassure Nobleox that for the remainder of the year I am on my bike or running or playing football. I am a 41 year old male with a moderately active lifestyle. This is my fourth marathon. The Brighton Marathon is fantastic. Just brilliant. It's well organized, fabulous fun and challenging. Try it, you might just find you enjoy it.

Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others.

Nobleox, portslade says... 8:42pm Sun 10 Apr 11 "Good for you! That doesn't mean to say the majority taking part today will be leading a healthy lifestyle for the rest of the year, does it? And as for your suggestion I should try it: I won't get involved in anything that I consider will inconvenience/preven t others from enjoying day out at the seaside; nor for my daily excercise do I need to be regimented or herded in with a multitude of others." I think you should seriously consider how utterly ignorant this sounds. Do you honestly think that somebody who doesn't look after themself just wakes up one morning and decides to do a marathon? I can assure you its not that simple. I myself am a Personal Trainer, and consider myself to be in very good shape. I can still honestly say todays marathon was the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. People spend months preparing for this, and I'm sure the majority wouldnt let all their hard work go to waste the second the race is over. As for inconveiniencing/pre venting people from going to the beach? What of the other 364 days of the year you mentioned? What if it had been raining today? (It was April today afterall, hardly the height of Summer). Or are the runners to be held account for the the good weather? I think you ought to reconsider your opinion. Runners are out there raising cash for charities, putting Brighton on the map and trying to better themselves my setting themselves a challenge. Currently your argument smacks of bitterness. Perhaps you simply dont have the will power? For all those who ran today. Well done. You did yourselves, your charities and your community proud!!

Well all I can say is - if taking part in the fun-run today was the toughest thing you've ever done in your life, thank your lucky stars you were not in training in 1956 and under my drill sergeant. Had you been, each morning before sun up you would have jogged/yomped with full pack from Crickhowel to Brecon and back. And by the sound of it, (fun-run is the toughest thing you've ever done in your life) unlike me - you wouldn't have stayed the course. And I should remind there is no need to clog the town up with fun-runners to raise money for charities. Anyone can do as I do - just post them off a cheque!

Yes mate, as I thought. Bitter. I am very sorry that your drill sargeant worked you so hard. Very sorry indeed. But as running in my "fun run today", was my choice, being trained by your drill sargeant was yours. I'm not aware of any conscription in 1956? And to be honest, this certainly sounds as though you do require to be "regimented and herded with others" for your daily exercise. I trained for this off my own back. As did everyone else who ran it. I have the upmost admiration for anyone who pushes themselves to the limit. Well done. But dont you dare presume to know me. I can stay the course of any challenge I set myself. I'm sorry that my goals seem so pathetic to you, but atleast I'm not part of the couch potato generation. Or somebody who feels the need to belittle others because they've missed an afternoon at the beach. Regards.

Not aware of any conscription in 1956 eh. That about weighs you up - say no more! Oh and by the way - one of my drill sergeants pet hates was "big girls blouses".

Sorry Nobleox if I made an ill informed comment about conscription. My bad. But against the barrage of ill informed comments coming from you I'm quite sure you'll forgive me. Dont presume to weigh me up as anything. You know nothing about me. I lable you as bitter but would never say that sums you up. I'm sure (at least I hope) you're far more complex than that.

Again, I would like to apologise if people taking part in a marathon offends some kind of superiority complex that you're saddled with. Apparently if our aspirations dont match yours, or you believe yourself to be better at something or the challenges you've faced to be harder then the rest of us just shouldn't bother?

As for big girl's blouses? Yes a pet hate of mine too. Much like your drill sergeant I cant stand whingers and whiners. Pathetic.... If you're going to have a moan atleast lets make sure its about the important stuff, like having a 'day at the seaside inconvenienced' for example. That there is true Bulldog spirit.

Sorry, Argus, but your coverage of the Brighton Marathon was poor. No stories or photographs of the winners, no accounts of the achievements of outstanding individuals, no captions to photographs, a follow-up story which consisted of handouts from the Leader of the Council and other dignitaries and a useless list of winners in order of finishing, instead of alphabetically, so that you could not see where anyone had come without ploughing through a list of thousands.