Rather unexpectantly I've found myself with a place to run the Great North Run. With less than two weeks notice I've managed to squeeze in a couple of longer runs during my holidays but a flat run in the Netherlands dosn't quite prepare me for the John Reid Road!

I'd be extremely grateful for any extra motivation and donations you can make to help spur me on through those last hellish miles towards South Shields.

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