The tortoise takes on his next run, touring Newcastle street by street                

Asking for money to ensure, hearts keep a healthy, steady beat

 

I’m not competing for glory or any particular speed,                   

This Great North Run’s for charity, it’s your encouragement I need.        

 

Raising money for a loved one, family friend or another,                           

I’m doing this in memory of our wonderful grandmother           

 

After months and months of training, I'm now ready and feeling fit,

Thirteen miles is quite a long way, fingers crossed I don’t need a…