Gosh, it's been a while since I hit the road of the Great North Run. My very first half marathon way back in 2004...with a very slow and painful 2h30 time. Since then, I've racked up over finisher medals from over 50 races and done even less training as time wears on.

Those of you who know, I'm not one for race preparation but I'm determined to get my first sub-2hr time at this event (which I'll be running with one of my best girls, Chloé Dyson, a swift runner!) 

Shelter have kindly bagged me a place at this event and I will honour them by finding at least 30 friends and familiars who can afford to give a tenner each to help me tip over my fundraising goal.

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