Great North Run 2008
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Hello !
Just wondered whether anyone on here is taking part in the Great North run next sunday ??
If so-
what are your reasons for taking part
have you done it before and do you have any tips for the day
if you live in the area do you goout and cheer people on
this is my first time and I am absolutely wetting myself now ! having to stay in Sunderland as all of Newcastle was booked out (even though I booked before the actual draw took place !) .
Never been to Newcastle but looking foward to going out for a few beers after the race !!
anyway good luck to everyone oh and if you see and peely wally scotsgirl passed out at the side give me a kick !!!
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Just wondered whether anyone on here is taking part in the Great North run next sunday ??
If so-
what are your reasons for taking part
have you done it before and do you have any tips for the day
if you live in the area do you goout and cheer people on
this is my first time and I am absolutely wetting myself now ! having to stay in Sunderland as all of Newcastle was booked out (even though I booked before the actual draw took place !) .
Never been to Newcastle but looking foward to going out for a few beers after the race !!
anyway good luck to everyone oh and if you see and peely wally scotsgirl passed out at the side give me a kick !!!
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Oh, and good look!
Thank you !
Hill was not a word I want to hear !!!! - I am not that quick anyway so will be going pretty slow but it is very tempting to run faster when you are when there are people watching you so I will stay at me usual slow pace !
Another quick question - do you know if there is anywhere to have a wash after ? - I am travelling back to Scotland after the race but would need to wash (for the sake of the other rail passengers !) - have visions of trying to wash in a sink in a pub toilet !!!
Anyways OP, all the best for it im sure you'll be fine..:)
Try the North Sea!!!! Only joking, seriously good luck.
I can't recall ever seeing any washing / showering facilies when I did it (probably were'nt invented then, it was sooo long ago!). Even if there are, they'll be busy, filthy, or both - so I wouldn't bother.
You should get a drink of water in your goody bag after the race - so you could douse yourself in that.
Wear your sweat and your medal with pride on the way home. You've earnt that at least
Don't worry about the hills. They're not that big
I'm not, does that help?
I almost stopped to have a **** with it but thought my overall time was more important. Though I made up for it at the end as having only had a very light breakfast and having finished the 13.2 mile course my belly was aching for some party food. The first place that caught my eye on the exit route was a donut kiosk where I scoffed down a dozen mini-donuts with a Mars Bar.
Another tip, is to agree to meet friends/relatives beforehand and tell them they can't eat before you. As shortly after the doughnuts, my friend tootled over eating a massive tray of chips with a meat burger. I bought two. Nor did I feel guilty.
Also, jumping up and down on your tippy-toes at the start doesn't equate to a proper warm-up. Do some star-jumped and do it properly.
Lol - I will look out for the man passing out beer - how kind !!!!
I have advised my other half not to eat as I want to go out for a huge lunch after ! - although I think he will be 'supporting me' whilst sitting in a nice cosy bar so not sure he will be up for eating by the time I finish !
Thanks for the advice !
I bet it will be a fantastic atmosphere!
I did my first 10k run yesterday and am chuffed at finishing it (and I ran all the way, slowly! LOL)