So in a drunken moment with my friends Martin & Rich (veterans of the GNR) I was coerced into thinking a half marathon was a good idea!

So I thought if i'm going to do it then some good shall come of it and I have chosen to support Marie Curie Cancer Care as its an illness that seems to affect us all one way or another.

For those of you reading this thinking - 'that's strange, I didn't have Duncan down for a runner?' well i'm not really but I have over the last few years being do more and more in an effort to allow me to eat lots of food and beer but not end up a lard bucket! That and i really fancy the challenge!

So dig deep and support a good cause and remember it will be me in physical pain and only your wallets as I hope to exceed my target!!

Thanks

Duncan

So the big day has been and gone, the day dawned cold and rainy as i stuffed a couple of bananas down my neck and a bottle of lucazade. (breakfast of champions!)

 Took the Metro from Wallsend too St. James and joined the masses feeling a little apprehensive! A supportive text from Becca helped as did meeting my mate Martin - we had a chat, did the warm up and before long the 'race' was upon us.

 13.1 miles lay ahead and i didn't know what to expect but i set off at a steady pace, seemingly passing more people than passed me which was encouraging. (this included some people in costume which i'd have been ashamed to 'lose' too!)

 So i plodded on mile after mile till i saw the sea and the last mile up the sea front. The atmosphere is amazing and is quite emotional and so 2hrs, 4 minutes and 14 seconds after i crossed the line i had finished my fist half marathon!

 Bit achey today and the journey home was a nightmare but very pleased!

 A massive thanks to everyone who has donated and encouraged me so far, for those that haven't ( i assume you didn't believe i could do it!!) there is still time ;-)

 the page is open for a while yet but don't delay do it today!