The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon 2008 @ Madeira Drive

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The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon 2008...

venue:		Madeira Drive
review date:		Sunday, 17 February 2008
words by:		James Brooks
photos by:		Huw Edwards, James Brooks & Tim Faulkner

review

This year's Sussex Beacon Half Marathon was the biggest and best yet. Clear blue skies and lots of winter sun provided perfect conditions for the 4,800 runners gathering on Madeira Drive for this annual event - proof that it is now a firm fixture in the athletics diary.

The course took in Brighton landmarks as the runners passed the Royal Pavilion, The Jubilee Library and the Theatre Royal, before heading up towards Hove, looping back along the seafront to the Easterly point at Roedean and then back past the Marina to the finish line on Madeira Drive.

Hopes were high for the fundraising opportunities this year with an impressive target of £120,000 and with such a great turnout of runners and supporters we'll keep our fingers crossed.

New for this year was the Youth Race where 11-16 year olds followed a 2.5km route. A small but brave contingency took up the challenge with The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Carol Theobald taking great pleasure in sounding the starter horn.

Results, supplied by www.sportsystems.co.uk:

Men

1 Dave Carter Phoenix AC 1:11:17
2 Daniel Anderson 1:11:57
3 Tracy Harris Brighton & Hove City AC 1:12:10

Women

1 Naomi Warner Thames Hare & Hounds 1:18:33
2 Elizabeth Crawford Solihull & Small Heath AC 1:21:40
3 Samantha Alvarez Hailsham Harriers 1:24:02

Men Under 21

1 Andrew Donno 1:16:35
2 Ryan Stewart Seaford Striders 1:22:28
3 Chris Wilce 1:24:47

Women Under 21

1 Lucy Harris Stockport Harriers 1:43:01
2 Kristina Head 1:46:49
3 Laura-Jane Chisnall 1:47:36

Men Over 60

1 Stephen Badgery Hercules Wimbledon 1:23:10
2 Andrew Haig Phoenix AC 1:28:36
3 Mike Bruce Elmbridge Road Runners 1:28:44

Women Over 60

1 Maureen Rea Haywards Heath Harriers 2:00:16
2 Judy Brucker Horsham Joggers 2:00:58
3 Jo Etheridge B & H Running Sisters 2:03:05

Full results can be obtained by downloading the pdf

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the photos...

		The start... photos by James Brooks The sun was shining... hard to believe I know... and the preparations were made... all that remained was for almost 5,000 runners to turn up and start running! view review

		Water at the Library photos by Tim Faulkner A welcome water break was provided at Brighton's gorgeous glass-walled Jubilee Library... view review

		Landmarks photos by Huw Edwards This year's race took runners directly past the Royal Pavilion and on past the 200 year old Theatre Royal - one of many gorgeous Grade 2 listed buildings on the route and undoubtedly one of the most prestigious venues in the country. view review

		Seafront sprinters photos by Tim Faulkner With the final straight almost in sight - the route takes runners along the top road for a good view of the pier and... well... the runners below that have already finished! view review

		The finish! photos by Huw Edwards & James Brooks Dave Carter breaks the tape for the men in 1 hour 11 minutes and 17 seconds, with Naomi Warner taking gold for the women in 1 hour 18 minutes and 33. Huge congratulations to everyone that crossed the line! view review

about The Sussex Beacon

The Sussex Beacon is set on the outskirts of the city of Brighton & Hove in beautiful and tranquil landscaped grounds and in view of the South Downs. Offering a wide range of support and care services for men and women with HIV/AIDS from all over the country, it is recognised as a centre of excellence and a national resource.

The next Sussex Beacon date for your diary:

Thursday, 29th - Saturday, 31st May
A Night At The Musicals @ The Marlborough Theatre

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