Brighton Marathon - April 15

Today Kathleen ran the Brighton Marathon - all 26.2 miles... We were up early and we walked up to Preston Park for the start - a bit of a warm up for Kathleen - about 5 miles.  It was exciting to see all the runners, friends and families making their way through the Brighton streets to the start and really impressive once we arrived at the park to see all the people - approx. 15000 people ran the marathon and to see them all queue up at the start is so very inspiring. 

Here are some photos from the start of the marathon:

the corrals

Kathleen at the Brighton Marathon 2012

waiting for the start

on the move but not at the start yet

just steps from the start line

The people of Brighton really embraced the runners - there were so many people out cheering, shops, pubs, cafes opened their doors and windows, played loud music and all the staff and patrons cheered.  It was reported that more than 100,000 spectators cheered along the course.   This one gent enthusiastically dance and cheered and the runners loved him and cheered and danced as they run by.

Kathleen ran the race in 5 hours and 20 minutes and had a smile on her face when we met at the meeting place.  We then walked to the flat for a well deserved bath then out for pint and Sunday roast dinner.

aaahhh - finished and steps away from a hot bath!