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Great North Run 22 - doing something for someone.
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Any of you lovely folk either taking part or perhaps going to watch.
I’m going there running in aid of Alzheimer’s Research.
I know times are so hard for many and there’s so many charities so I just urge people instead of giving to a charity in cash, just think of all the worthy causes in the world and ask, can I do anything to help somebody else.
In other news, I’m going to be knackered.  |
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"In other news, I’m going to be knackered.
Damn it, I read that as naked at first 
I'm not a runner, though my dad and brother have done that run many times. Good luck   "
Thanks. It was meant to be naked damn typo, ok actually it is knackered but I prefer your version. |
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Well done for running it...if you've not done it before its a fantastic experience!! I've done it twice for charity....me and a friend dressed as Where's Wally haha...it was brilliant, the crowd certainly play their part and keep you going. |
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I did it for Asthma charity (I already had it due to work), ended up getting a nasty chest infection which progressed to pleurisy and eventually ended up being diagnosed with bronchiectasis and now my chest is totally goosed , can't say I regret doing it because it was a brilliant day, the crowds are absolutely fantastic and there's always someone somewhere who is worse off.
If anyone is thinking about doing it.... Do it. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
I'm doubg the Great South next month, Great North has never appealed to me but I hope everyone doing it enjoys it. I love running and there is sonething special about doing an event of this size  |
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I’ll be there running it for the stroke association (not that type of stroke unfortunately) this will be my second time doing it and love it up in Newcastle may have to have a pre run drink the night before!
Good luck to everyone taking part! |
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"I’ll be there running it for the stroke association (not that type of stroke unfortunately) this will be my second time doing it and love it up in Newcastle may have to have a pre run drink the night before!
Good luck to everyone taking part! "
All the best and I look forward to you running past me at some stage. |
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"Good luck Mr Fiddles
I’m just doing the great north 5k on Friday evening and that’s right out of my comfort zone "
Thanks and good luck to you. I wish you were doing the run on Sunday so that I could follow you round.  |
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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
"Good luck Mr Fiddles
I’m just doing the great north 5k on Friday evening and that’s right out of my comfort zone
Thanks and good luck to you. I wish you were doing the run on Sunday so that I could follow you round. "
I’d be right at the back |
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over a year ago
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"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet
Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road. "
Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.
Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see... |
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"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet
Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.
Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.
Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see... "
That’ll be my wave.
I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.
I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet
Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.
Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.
Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...
That’ll be my wave.
I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.
I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront. "
She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB. |
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"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet
Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.
Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.
Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...
That’ll be my wave.
I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.
I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.
She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB. "
I’m just going to enjoy the experience plus I’ve got a charity place so am able to raise some money. |
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"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet
Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.
Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.
Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...
That’ll be my wave.
I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.
I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.
She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB.
I’m just going to enjoy the experience plus I’ve got a charity place so am able to raise some money. "
Yeh, it does sound like a fun experience. I'm still undecided.
Hope it goes well. |
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"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet
Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.
Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.
Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...
That’ll be my wave.
I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.
I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.
She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB.
I’m just going to enjoy the experience plus I’ve got a charity place so am able to raise some money.
Yeh, it does sound like a fun experience. I'm still undecided.
Hope it goes well. "
Thanks, I hope your knee is ok. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Any of you lovely folk either taking part or perhaps going to watch.
I’m going there running in aid of Alzheimer’s Research.
I know times are so hard for many and there’s so many charities so I just urge people instead of giving to a charity in cash, just think of all the worthy causes in the world and ask, can I do anything to help somebody else.
In other news, I’m going to be knackered. "
Good luck on Sunday it’s for an amazing cause. The mr has ran the gnr several times and has always said it’s his favourite race. He was part of a running club and started with the elite runners  .
His advice to everyone is don’t set off to quick and be knackered by the time you cross the Tyne bridge. You need to save some energy for mile 11 it’s a climb up to the coast and a steep drop onto the sea front but then it’s flat finish.
As for me I can barely drive 13 mile without breaking into a sweat  |
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Sorry couldn’t help my self
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