My Story

Hi!

I decided to run the Gt. North half marathon in memory of my Dad, Roy Hindle. He passed away 30 years ago from Sudden Cardiac Arrhythmia. One day he was fine and the next gone suddenly in the night. Nothing prepares you for something like that.

I've chosen this year as I am the same age as he was when he died, 67 years old. It will be a huge achievement to do this and a great privilege to raise money for the BHF. 

I have been doing the Parkrun for several years now. Raising my distance from 3 miles to 13 miles is the big challenge! 😁 Everything aches a bit more than it used to 🤣.

If you could sponsor me just a small amount I would be very happy and grateful.

I'm doing it for all 'the Oldies'!!!

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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