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The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon 2004
event:   The Sussex Beacon
venue:   Madeira Drive
review date:   Sunday, 22 February 2004
photos & words by:   Sam Milford

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review

Dragging yourself out to the seafront on a frosty Sunday morning might not be your idea of fun, but for 2,100 mad... cough... I mean fit, energetic people it was the perfect start to a very good day indeed.

The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon has become a favourite pre-London Marathon race and attracts people from all over the country. And I don't think it would be unfair to say that they arrive in all shapes and sizes. From the ultra fit (congratulations to James Baker from Chichester on achieving the winning time of 1h10:33), to the in-it-to-finish-it variety (congratulations to all those who were just arriving through the finish line after lap 1 half an hour after James had finished the whole race!). Congratulations also go to Linda Murdoch as the first woman to cross the line in 1hr24:11.

It was a cold, COLD day, but there was plenty of good cheer being spread by the runners and organisers alike. And, of course, plenty of vaseline being spread by St. John's Ambulance as always.

The race was started by Coronation Street star, Brian Capron (aka Trickie Dickie) and an informal awards ceremony was held with cups and prizes being presented by the Brighton & Hove Mayor.

It actually looked quite fun to me. Now then. Where did I put my 1977 Dunlop Greenflash trainers...?


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"This ambulance transported 4 patients during this Marathon - we bought this with Money raised by the Gay Community - total cost of £55,000; thanks all. xx"

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Of course you recognise the face - it's me and I get everywhere! Is that a worm in my ear?
Tony Chapman/Club Revenge raised the money so that we could buy this inflatable 1st Aid Post, well over £6,000 with the genererator as well. Thanks Tony
Not everyone passed our 1st Aid Post. We treated 9 casualties, from strains to collapses. All St John Ambulance workers are UNPAID.
Gary George (Brighton) & Esther Cameron (Regency Division) St John Ambulance. Waiting in the cold for the collapses at the Finish Line. All unpaid volunteers. No event without their presence!

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:

Wednesday, 13th August
Phil Starr & Dockyard Doris Exclusive @ Queen's Arms

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