hello all

i am also doing the GNR for a small childrens charity based in coventry, Tiny Tim's Childrens Centre, they do a fantastic work there, helping with children with diabilities and special needs from through out warwaickshire and the midlands, check out there web site www.tinytimscentre.co.uk

if anybody wants a place i beleive they still have 5 places free for the GNR and they also have 10 places for the great Birmingham Run. if you would like more details please contact sarah at tinytimschildrenscentre@btconnect.com

Hi. i am hooked on this race. Quite magnificent. This will be my 4th time. After your first time you can become a 3 year "Great Run" member which guarantees you entry for the next 3 years. The weather is usually good but the last 2 years it was cloudy. Good for the run but spolis the view of the red arrows. Their display is unbelievable and worth running 13 miles to see it. The crowds, the organisation, the music and people along the way are the best. The final run along the seafront in South Shields is also fantastic, the cool sea breeze hits you as the large crowds come into view. Accomodation goes very quickly and is expensive. Try Middlesborough or Durham and drive or catch the train in on the day. I am quite sure you will enjoy every minute.

Congrats both, I too have been sussesful and cant wait to see how I do. Your not wrong about digs, I think there is some profitering going on without a doubt. In 3 weeks I am doing the silverstone half staying at a prem inn for 2 nights, Cost £96. same 2 night at the Great north Run £209, go figure.

Any way good luck for your training and see you in Newcatle, I'll be the one with the ABF top on.

Hi Folks

I'm so excited! I've been successful in my application for the Great North Run! I'll be running on behalf of the Down's Syndrome Association. I've started this topic for all of us that may run it, and for anyone who has run it before to give tips advice and general banter!

God Bless

Adrian