2024 Brighton Marathon Good-For-Age Attempt: It’s On!

[@neil1974uk]

Great effort brilliant result. I finalised about 20 minutes behind you, was originally going for a sub 3.15 but spent most of the winter injured which limited my training. That wind made it tough but it was incredible experience. The level of support from the crowds was the best I’ve ever experienced.

[@inmruns]

Sounds like you had a good marathon in the end considering the issues you had. The wind was strong in places, which certainly didn’t help, and the support was amazing. I think the new layout helps the spectators. It’s a shame they can’t do away with some of those hills!

[@gids70]

Congratulations mate!! Phenomenal performance and well worth all that hard training. The 'I'm in bits' comment towards the end was classic. Brilliant effort and a real source of inspiration to anyone like myself who had to drop out of a spring marathon due to injury. (back running again and marathon planned for October)

[@inmruns]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It makes me really happy to inspire people to get out there and run. I have to say, receiving messages like this really motivates me as well, so thanks very much. I hope you recover well and get back to yourself for the October marathon. Good luck!

[@sergiodoriobranco8727]

Congrats may friend , I m a Brazilian runner veteran 70 years old marathon 3:08:56 fantastic your race , good bless

[@inmruns]

Thank you for sharing, my friend! 🏃🇧🇷 That's amazing that you're a veteran runner still rocking marathons at 70 years old.

[@BradleySingerRuns]

that time is unreal. you smahsed that goal of Sub 3:10. i hope the legs are feeling good.

[@inmruns]

Good, thanks mate. Legs are good, ready to get back out there tomorrow.

[@kento8648]

Well done Ian! Good seeing you on the seafront. Hopefully see you at Greenwich parkrun again once the mud dries up!

[@inmruns]

Thank you, Ken. I am very grateful for the support, it is much appreciated. I look forward to meeting you sometime. Thanks.

[@markg99]

Superbly done, Ian! Smashed your goal like am absolute boss. You had some salt in your eyes at the end 😅 just needed some chips and vinegar!

[@inmruns]

If it wasn't for the fact that my stomach was all shaken up, I would've been tempted by a bag of chips 😂

[@ollie1317]

Awesome time Ian, had no idea Brighton marathon was quite so hilly, pretty much same elevation as the only marathon i have done so far.I would need to run every km at more than a minute quicker to get close to you, i just cant even get my head round that idea! 12th in age cat in such a huge event is incredible too. You must be well chuffed but ofcourse your hardwork and dedication fully deserve it!

[@inmruns]

Thank you, yeah, it's a shame really. They can't do much about some of the hills, like the start and along the seafront, but there is a small but quite steep one at the back of the town. Shame they can't get rid of that one. I am really pleased; thanks, glad I incorporated some hills into my long runs. It certainly paid off.

[@Merritt7278]

Excellent effort, mate, to watch your journey from start to finish has been fantastic. Let's not forget you were injured at the start of your training. it's unbelievable how you ended up running such a great time. What's your next race ? All the best mate, thanks for inspiring.

[@inmruns]

Thanks, mate. That’s great to hear that you’re feeling motivated. Sometimes the hardest part, especially when things are not going right, is to keep going. I am glad I did, now! Yes, I have something coming up very soon. Update weekend.

[@willsoul007]

Fair play! Great time 🙏 Was my first ever marathon and can in at 3.43. Such a great day but yeah, those last pesky 10k’s were brutal! Great work 👌

[@inmruns]

Congrats on your first marathon and a great time! Yes, the last 10k is always the hardest. I really liked the new finish though; it's a lot better than when I did it last time.

[@raleyadventures]

Excellent work out there mate, it was tough on the course but Brighton was phenomenal. Keep up the good work and we are so happy for you 🔥🔥

[@inmruns]

Thank you for the support, much appreciated. I hope you had a good marathon as well?

[@SimonWatkinson-n6u]

well done great run , you trained hard and got a well earned result, i was there running my first marathon i finished at 5 hrs was a struggle but i learned a lot for next time , great videos thanks very much 👍

[@inmruns]

That’s great to get your first marathon out of the way. It’s definitely a learning process. Congrats on your first marathon!

[@JM-rm3lt]

Well done mate. A pleasure to watch this video. 🎉

[@inmruns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomariowilliams1239]

Great video and great run, have run around Preston Park loads

[@inmruns]

Thank you. It's a great park to start the marathon from and run around without thousands of people, I would think.

[@tworunningbrooms]

Awesome. Right on the money for your 3:05 to 3:10 target. What a transformation from early January when you were struggling so much. Excellent in race footage that you managed to organise too. We have now entered Brighton for 2025. The organisation and vibe looked similar to Chester. Big enough to know you were in a well-organised event without the logisitcal hassles of a major undertaking.

[@inmruns]

Yes, definitely. Hard work paid off, to be fair. I really enjoyed the training block. Believing in the process paid off in the end. You won't regret Brighton; it's a great event with a really good atmosphere!! The date is in my diary. I might pop down and watch with the camera 😉

[@tworunningbrooms]

@inmruns haha. Yes if your footage of the last 200m of Hunstanton parkrun is anything to go by it's most welcome.

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Super running Ian. What a time!! You looked very strong on the clips though so not a surprise. Well done man.

[@inmruns]

Thank you

[@OsloVM60-64]

Been waiting for this one! Strong running - congratulations👏. Thank you for week upon week with entertainment.

[@inmruns]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks

[@mijzzzz]

great running 🎉 hope you get to do London 👍

[@inmruns]

I hope so too!

[@mattnolan2440]

Well done Ian, great run, you looked to be running well. All that training paid off 👍

[@inmruns]

Absolutely thank you

[@clairel3730]

Brilliant run and brilliant weather - great work 🙂

[@inmruns]

Many thanks!

[@johnnycleary5369]

Congratulations 🎉

[@inmruns]

Thank you

[@alfdickinson1971]

Very consistent! Great running, what an inspirational training block-thanks for sharing!

[@inmruns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChloeHamard]

Congratulations on your performance, you did really well! I hope your legs are recovering ok!

[@inmruns]

Thank you very much! My legs feel good, and I can't wait to get back out on the trails.

[@aidanmercer118]

Cracking run! Well done, hard work pays off.

[@inmruns]

Thanks 👍

[@PaulWest_Videographer]

Great run Ian. You finished a bit earlier than you predicted, so that's great! Well done! 🙂

[@inmruns]

Thanks! 😀

[@JustJack80]

Love Brighton (it's where I live directly opposite the start) didn't do it this year, did the LLHM instead as preview and good warm-up for my first London marathon in a few weeks. Great video as always.

[@inmruns]

Love a day trip to Brighton. It's a great place to visit and has a wonderful feel about it. Good luck for London!

[@boydie71]

Immense effort Ian 💪

[@inmruns]

Thanks 👍

[@BumbleNut59]

Well done mate. I seen you on the day (while I was running in the opposite direction many miles behind 😅). I found it hard with the hills and heat but still had a good time

[@inmruns]

Sounds like you had a good marathon! I think the flat parts made up for lost time. How did you do?

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Smashed it. Well done 💪👌

[@inmruns]

Thanks mate

[@RMSM0204]

Great run 👏👏

[@inmruns]

Thank you

[@Gez-C]

Great effort Ian

[@inmruns]

Thanks 👍

[@trueredred859]

Nice one ian

[@inmruns]

Thanks 👍

[@00833827]

super job Ian

[@inmruns]

Thank you

[@ChrisLoudon-xs9lj]

Quality Ian! How did you not know your finishing time though, if you had your watch on??

[@inmruns]

Thanks, Chris! I couldn't really focus my eyes on the watch to see for the last 5k, and it doesn't show the total time if it's over each hour. I really need to work out how to change it and the font size.

[@ChrisLoudon-xs9lj]

@@inmruns ah that's very annoying! Time for a new watch (or a read of the manual! 😁)

[@1HappyBob]

Great time Ian 💪. Sorry if I missed it - how old are you?

[@inmruns]

I am turning 54 in July, so it’s my last year in the 50-54 age category.