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As most of you know, this is my 4th GNR in memory of my mam Edna, who had leukaemia.  

Why the Great North Run?  Well, when mam was poorly, I really couldn't do much, I felt useless.  A year or so after mam died, I was watching the GNR live on TV and thought 'I'm going to do that for Leukaemia research' - when I told my Granda I was doing it I thought he was going to have a coronary with laughing too much - he even bet me I couldn't, cheeky sod. I was never the sporty one in the family ;)

So 2009 saw me and my friend Hannah do our very first one; so far I have raised over £1700 for charity.  I'd love it if I could raise £300 to get the total to £2000 over the 4 runs.

This year I have had shin splints, a stress fracure, plantar faciitis and an achillies injury (I only got the go ahead to do the run yesterday - 13 days before the run lol).  So even if I have to crawl it, I will do it.  And remember, I'm built for comfort, not for speed :-)

I really appreciate ANY donation; if you can't afford to donate then I accept good wishes too!

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Julie