My Story

After ill health for many years, I had an operation in November which has got my life back on track. During my recovery, my 9 year old son said he thinks I'll be fit enough to do the Great North Run once I'm back up & running. My husband & I saw the Moutain Rescue Team post on Facebook (we're both followers & admire the whole team!) that they were looking for followers to support them in the Great North Run so thought why not for such a worthy cause, especially when you never know if you will ever need their help (& courage!) 

We're a family of keen cyclists / mountain bikers, although we have never had to call upon the help of the mountain rescue team, we have seen them in action helping those out that do require their expertise and skills.  

Any money you can spare to donate will be very much appreciated & a great motivation for me running 13 miles !! 

Thank you - Cheryl x 

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.

We’ll see runners back on the AJ Bell Great North Run, city to sea course, on Sunday as we return to our traditional finish line in South Shields. The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another.

If you're unable to run and have to withdraw from the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run, you have the option to defer your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Place to the next year.  You can find more information here. 

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