The run was an experience that I will never forget. Very challenging, very warm, but equally very rewarding. There were over 50,000 runners and probably twice that many spectators spread across the 13.1 miles.
The last mile down the seafront at South Shields was incredible as the crowds there were huge and lifted all the runners to the finish. Just what you needed after 12 hard miles!
I was also very pleased to finish the race well within my 2 hour target time (1:48) and being ranked 5078 has encouraged me to consider another challenge in the near future!
Thank you all once again for your generosity, for making the day truly memorable and raising money for a great cause!
Please keep the donations coming in - it's never too late!
Colin.
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