Great North Run  

I know it was a while ago, but Andy just scanned this picture for me and I thought it should have a home. I like it because it reminds me of everything that is awsome and beautiful about running, like the freedom and the peace and the sense of achivement.

Throught he generosity of my friends, £464.40 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Relief. This is the thank-you message that went on my fund raising website:

Your support, and the cheering of the lovely Macmillan people, helped me get through a long distance on a very hot day with a smile on my face. Well, I stopped smiling when I got to the hill at mile 11, obviously. I'm not THAT crazy. So now I have a warm glow (sunburn?), a shiny medal, and an intimate rash to remind me of an amazing day.

The people made it special- from the fun runners' costumes (special mention to the woman in a nylon sumo suit in 19 degree heat. Nice.) to the locals who gave us biscuits and ice pops, sprayed us with hose pipes and led the way in a chant of 'if you're knackered and you know it clap your hands.' I was also particularly fond of the old dears near the end singing 'Knees up mother brown' at us.

Altogether, it was an amazing day, made all the more amazing for your support

All together now:
OGGY OGGY OGYY, OY OY OY!!!!

Name Race Number Time Position
Chris Lane 48368 02:24:39 22129