Kerri from Brighton

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“I’m retiring from marathon running today – I’ve run five now – so I thought about running well, enjoying it and going out on a high.”

Peter from London (via Leeds)

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“That I never have to do this again. Ever. I’ll still run, but not 26 miles – that’s just a bit stupid.”

Tanja from Germany

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“My fiancé was there supporting me. He went to three different points so I counted the miles until I’d see him next.”

Kirstie from London

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“I thought about everyone who was supporting me and who would be proud of me. This was my first marathon and it made all the training worth it.”

Neil from Brighton

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“Beer. A nice pint of post-run beer.”

Anna from Somerset

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“I reminded myself that the more I slowed down the longer it would take. I just wanted to finish the bloody thing! Haha!”

Steve from London

What did you think about when the going got tough in Brighton Marathon 2015?

“I had a rough patch at around mile 21 but I thought, ‘There’s only five miles left, don’t stop – just try and run!”