The Lewes Marathon

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Hi Jules. The intention is to move this to February, maybe mid Feb, but the weather is a factor. I agree that March is ambitious, yet clashing with road races is not a concern. The first run, possibly in 2014, will be a small, invitational field and very much a test case. My idea is not to turn this into a mass event but hold it for local runners who prefer offroad marathons. Several people have mentioned they'd rather not run road marathons and that helped spark this idea.

Nice idea on the 20, Dan. The Jog Shop Jog is THE offroad 20 in these parts and I wouldn't want to intrude there, albeit a few months later. Besides, we'd have to drop one of the 'peaks' and that won't do. This is a mini 'round' in the Bob Graham sense, a proper circumnavigation of all the town's immediate hills. Pride? That comes before a fall. This is a local race for local people. Besides, as a running challenge, it will knock Brighton into a cocked hat

None of the ascents are as tough as the steepest 'sting' on the stinger, yet combined I think the elevation might just top it. We'll see. Duncan today measured a few alternative routes off Firle into Glynde and Rob has suggested extending the route out Alfriston way to take in all the Bloomsbury Set houses. A nice touch.

Much to think about. Really appreciate the thoughts/ feedback.