The Great North Run

Well the deed is done! After many months training and preparation with the Manchester Run I can now safely say I have achieved one of my key goals for the year!

And it was very hard work too. The night before probably wasn't the best preperation, a couple of pints, one at Shearer's bar at St James' Park and some cruddy food!



We the went back to the accomodation at Newcastle Uni for a quiz which we didn't do too well at and had a reasonable pasta meal followed by a bit of takeaway (Pizza actually so nice and healthy!)

After a restless night, the day of the run came and Piggy, Shiz and me (and Tim) parted company with our support team Pie and Charlotte and headed for the start. The weather was excellent for the day. It seemed not too hot (Oh, how that was to change!). The atmosphere was great, costumes and crazy people everywhere. We stood and waited for a couple of hours.