First suggested at our Christmas party, the Great North Run sounded like a brilliant way to support a cause close to our hearts. Even in the morning, we all agreed that the half marathon was a perfect opportunity to show our gratitude to Macmillan Cancer Support.

We will all be affected by cancer at some point, and Macmillan Cancer Support will always be there to help us live our lives to the fullest. We are so lucky to have the chance to say thank you and to raise money to help them continue their brilliant work.

23 budding athletes from across the Eddisons team are getting involved with the GNR, and you can follow us every step of the way. Follow our supergroup on here, Strava, and across our social media accounts for photos and updates.