The 2011 Brighton Marathon

The Brighton Marathon celebrated its second year in style with two new sparkling course records on yet another morning of glorious sunny weather. All the plaudits were for the women’s winner Alyson Dixon who obliterated the course record by over half an hour. The Liz McColgan-coached Dixon set a qualifying time of 2:34:51for the World championships in Daegu later this summer. On the men’s side Kenya’s Philemon Kiprop Boit smashed the record by almost three minutes, breaking the tape in 2:16:07.

Hurst once again showed its true spirit and, under the leadership of Director of Sport Rob Kift and Services Manager Dennis Levy, rallied to the support of Marathon providing 5 buses and drivers for the entire day, manning a lively and colourful water station

and providing a musical backdrop that entertained both runners and spectators.

Runners from the Hurst community were fewer than last year's contingent but both Hurst's UVI former Charlie Allen (abpve right) and

the College's Headmaster, Tim Manly (below right and left), finished the marathon in good time and in good shape.

Meanwhile, everyone from the Hurst contingent enjoyed the day and returned home with a rosy glow..