On April 6, the Brighton Marathon saw one of its most unexpected stories unfold. Emily Marchant, a 34-year-old university lecturer and seasoned marathoner, shocked spectators by finishing third in the women’s race with a time of 2:55:45 — a strong result by any standard.
But what made her run truly remarkable? She did it after a full night of bachelorette party celebrations, on minimal sleep, and reportedly with a hangover. Despite feeling less than race-ready, Marchant powered through the 26.2 miles with impressive grit, proving that experience, mindset, and a bit of humor can carry you far — even under the toughest (and groggiest) conditions.
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