The renowned Bupa Great North Run has begun this morning, with over 56,000 entries taking part in the gruelling 13.1 mile half marathon course from Newcastle to South Shields, and as you’re reading this, I’ll be running it
With some serious cash being raised for charity watch out for some pretty cool fancy dress costumes and the legendary Tony Phoenix-Morrison aka ‘Tony the Fridge’ who famously runs carrying a fridge on his back. So if you’re not taking part today, sit back, relax and enjoy the race
If you think you've missed out this year and want a new challenge, take inspiration from the infamous Sian Welch and Wendy Ingram who completed the 1997 Iron Man World Championships by not running, not walking but crawling across the finish line - truely inspirational