Well yesterday was the Great North Run, actually it was the 28th Great North Run but only about my 7th.
A few years back I said I would never do this race again, as its over crowded (52,000 entries this year) and full of people dressed as batman just stopping to walk in front of you after the first mile – thus stopping a medium paced runner like me from having a good ‘race’.
Well I am still doing it, yesterday the 3rd one since I said ‘no more’ but now I enjoy it so much more – I run around with my wife – she races it and I keep her company I am very proud of her as yet again she ran a PB beating last years time by over a Minute- coming home in 2:12.
Also yesterday my Brother did the GNR – his first half marathon in 2:07 – he said it would be a one off (but I think he may have the bug)
So I’d like to say ‘well done to everyone who ran in yesterday race and I’ll see you all again next year’.
PLUS
The ballet result for the London Marathon are now out and I am in, along with my wife and her mate that I also train up – so time to up the mileage this winter, as I want I Marathon PB this spring
2 comments:
Will,
My coworker, a Brit, told me about this race.
Way to run w/ you wife and your brother doing his first half.
One of the best part I like about races is that we can share others as well :)
well done to you both on GNR and on the FLM ballot - you are going to be busy :>)
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