Great North Run

[Snadger]

Deep respect to all the runners out there, especially first timers.....its quite sunny, so take it easy and enjoy!!!

[dexterdoglancashire]

Thought I just saw you running past Snadger! DDL

[Snadger]

Thought I just saw you running past Snadger! DDL

Done it three times DDL! ..think its time to hang up my trainers now!

Often wondered what a fiull marathon would be like though?

If when I hit the finish line they told me I had to run back again I would have been well gutted!!!!!

[multiveg]

My other half is running in a hill race near Bala today. I expect he'd be nearly finished by now.

[Snadger]

My other half is running in a hill race near Bala today. I expect he'd be nearly finished by now.

Hill running...now theres a sport.!! Once climbed a mountain in the lake district, was standing out of breath at the top when this hillrunner came over the top at full pelt without stopping, said hello then proceded to run along the ridge of the mountains, there wasnt an ounce of fat on him, he wasn't out of breath and he had a rucksack on his back! Stood and watched him for five minutes as he disappeared over the far horizon.

Fit as a lop!

His dinner must have bean ready!!Lol

[beefy]

Bala now theres a nice part of the world.Used to come from Bangor out to Bala .Lovely drive for cars but a bit hairy in a lorry got to watch the twisty bits.Used to deliver pork to a butchers shop there about 8 years ago. Good luck to all those taking part in the Great North Run and hope there are no fatalities like last year.

[dexterdoglancashire]

I'm a lazy person really - never could quite understand those folks who like running! Stick a space or a fork in my hand and I'm happy! Well, that and the upper body workout - ie. close hand around pint glass, lift glass carefully to mouth, drink and return glass to table! DDL

[HappyMouffe]

I've just started "running" again after 10 years of not. I've started training for a 10K run at Tatton next Sept for Cancer Research UK. I've done a fewRace for Life runs recently, but walked half of the way. So respect and congratulations to all who are running today, especially those barmy folk who run up hills. That's what chair lifts are for!

[multiveg]

OH aims to run up Snowdon in the race next year!

[multiveg]

OH is back safely - ran about 7 miles up and down in boggy terrain and rain. Took him about 1 hour 20 but doesn't know for sure yet - think times will be posted on the running club's website.

[JennieAtkinson]

I used to jog and my friend and I entered the local 10 mile event. Everyone had packed up and gone home when we finished ........

[multiveg]

OH is back safely - ran about 7 miles up and down in boggy terrain and rain. Took him about 1 hour 20 but doesn't know for sure yet - think times will be posted on the running club's website.

He came 37th out of 51 in 81 mins 45 seconds. The race was won in 59 mins 4 seconds The first woman came home in 15th - 70 mins 49 seconds. The last home was in 100 mins 45 seconds.

[nick the grief]

......Often wondered what a fiull marathon would be like though? .........!!!!

Twice as far as a half marathon I once ate 3 maratons in a day .... does that count

[Shortie]

Gosh I remember Marathon Bars... before they became American and were named Snickers (I say that last word carefully around Nick and Snadger)

[Snadger]

Twice as far as a half marathon I once ate 3 maratons in a day .... does that count

Bet you couldn't eat three shredded wheat though........Or keep a fruit pastile in your mouth without chewing