February

[Sweder]

Yep, I've recently received my number - its one of those new-fangled jobbies with what appears to be some form of fusewire stitched into the back (it's the time chip apparently). There's a brand new route that heads off into the town and eliminates most of the hilly finish (sob) - in fact the entire 21k is now very much on hard standing. I suspect this is to allow the organisers to increase the numbers. The foul weather last year created a treacherous finishing stretch with many runners taking a tumble on the slippery slopes.

Personally I'm starting to take it all . . . well, personally.
I mean, what's wrong with a few muddy hills?
It's plainly hillist, or at least pro-pavement; either way it's discrimination. I'm writing to my MP.
Oh, hang on, he's Norman Baker - think I'll find something more productive to do, like listen to England football fans crying about the ineptitude of Second Choice Steve and his band of heartless, wandering millionaires.
Waiter, could I take some St. Agur with my Cloudy Bay?

Chris and I will stick six miles on the front end of the half (we're doing the three out to Saltdean and back) - with two week to go before the Steyning Stinger we can't afford to drop the mileage. It'll be interesting to see how close we can time arriving at the start just after the gun. After the start is ideal as the chips will still give us a time and it'll be easier to carry straight on without the road being swamped with plodders.

Not sure if there are any entries left - I'm darned sure there are none 'on the day'. Best to check out the Sussex Beacon website for more gen. I've just peaked and they still show on-line entry as an option. You're welcome to stay overnight at Chez Sweder on the Saturday. Don't panic - I'm still off the beer (mostly) so you should be safe. We've a spare room going, um, spare, anyway.