FabSwingers.com forum: Great North Run 22 - doing something for someone.

By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

Any of you lovely folk either taking part or perhaps going to watch.

I’m going there running in aid of Alzheimer’s Research.

I know times are so hard for many and there’s so many charities so I just urge people instead of giving to a charity in cash, just think of all the worthy causes in the world and ask, can I do anything to help somebody else.

In other news, I’m going to be knackered.

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"In other news, I’m going to be knackered.

Damn it, I read that as naked at first

I'm not a runner, though my dad and brother have done that run many times. Good luck

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

It's something I might try, by wheelchair, when I've got my new chair sorted...... I did 10k in May and think I could manage the half.

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"In other news, I’m going to be knackered.

Damn it, I read that as naked at first

I'm not a runner, though my dad and brother have done that run many times. Good luck

Thanks. It was meant to be naked damn typo, ok actually it is knackered but I prefer your version.

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"It's something I might try, by wheelchair, when I've got my new chair sorted...... I did 10k in May and think I could manage the half. "

That would be a great challenge go for it.

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

Proud of you, Fidds. That is awesome

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I give my time to help charities as a volunteer instead of cash

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck Fiddles

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Well done

I did the run just after the Manchester bombing. It was amazingly emotional.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am willing to volunteer to help them

But I shour they wouldn’t approve off emm me hand out

Bjs for donations

Sorry couldn’t help my self

Grate work

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By *randmrs1975Couple
over a year ago

chester

Well done for running it...if you've not done it before its a fantastic experience!! I've done it twice for charity....me and a friend dressed as Where's Wally haha...it was brilliant, the crowd certainly play their part and keep you going.

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By *icked_tongueMan
over a year ago

Bolton

I did it for Asthma charity (I already had it due to work), ended up getting a nasty chest infection which progressed to pleurisy and eventually ended up being diagnosed with bronchiectasis and now my chest is totally goosed

, can't say I regret doing it because it was a brilliant day, the crowds are absolutely fantastic and there's always someone somewhere who is worse off.

If anyone is thinking about doing it.... Do it.

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

I give my time to help charities as a volunteer instead of cash

An even greater gift.

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Well done

I did the run just after the Manchester bombing. It was amazingly emotional."

I know you always do your bit.

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By *uitedandbooted123Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I’ll be there… I’m not sure a stag do and a wedding abroad have been the best ways to prep though

Wish me luck!

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"I’ll be there… I’m not sure a stag do and a wedding abroad have been the best ways to prep though

Wish me luck! "

Good luck. Keep on plodding, that’s my mantra.

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By *uitedandbooted123Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Plodding will indeed be the preferred method of transport!

What wave are you in?

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By *liceinwanderlust101Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge/London

"I’ll be there… I’m not sure a stag do and a wedding abroad have been the best ways to prep though

Wish me luck! "

Haha was about to give you a shoutout on here!

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I'm doubg the Great South next month, Great North has never appealed to me but I hope everyone doing it enjoys it. I love running and there is sonething special about doing an event of this size

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By *inkyblueMan
over a year ago

Wirral

I’ll be there running it for the stroke association (not that type of stroke unfortunately) this will be my second time doing it and love it up in Newcastle may have to have a pre run drink the night before!

Good luck to everyone taking part!

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"I’ll be there running it for the stroke association (not that type of stroke unfortunately) this will be my second time doing it and love it up in Newcastle may have to have a pre run drink the night before!

Good luck to everyone taking part! "

All the best and I look forward to you running past me at some stage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve always wanted to do it but something always seems to get in the way. Mostly being fat and lazy

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"I’ve always wanted to do it but something always seems to get in the way. Mostly being fat and lazy

I’ll see you by the burger van.

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

Good luck Mr Fiddles

I’m just doing the great north 5k on Friday evening and that’s right out of my comfort zone

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Good luck Mr Fiddles

I’m just doing the great north 5k on Friday evening and that’s right out of my comfort zone "

Thanks and good luck to you. I wish you were doing the run on Sunday so that I could follow you round.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

"Good luck Mr Fiddles

I’m just doing the great north 5k on Friday evening and that’s right out of my comfort zone

Thanks and good luck to you. I wish you were doing the run on Sunday so that I could follow you round.

I’d be right at the back

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet"

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

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over a year ago

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.

Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it hilly?

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.

Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see... "

That’ll be my wave.

I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.

I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.

Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...

That’ll be my wave.

I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.

I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront. "

She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB.

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.

Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...

That’ll be my wave.

I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.

I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.

She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB. "

I’m just going to enjoy the experience plus I’ve got a charity place so am able to raise some money.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.

Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...

That’ll be my wave.

I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.

I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.

She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB.

I’m just going to enjoy the experience plus I’ve got a charity place so am able to raise some money. "

Yeh, it does sound like a fun experience. I'm still undecided.

Hope it goes well.

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

"Ooh good luck! I might be running it too but I haven't made a decision yet

Well I’m sure you’ll make the right call, but obviously it would be great if you hit the road.

Going to run tonight and see how my knee holds up after falling on Sunday.

Also, it's someone else's place and they're in a slower wave than I would have run in. We'll see...

That’ll be my wave.

I’m hoping for sub 2 hours but I think it will be close.

I’ve been told it’s a bit undulating but not particularly hilly. It finishes along the seafront.

She was in the 2.30 wave and apparently it's tricky to move forward as it's so crowded. Long way for me to go as well when I'm unlikely to get a PB.

I’m just going to enjoy the experience plus I’ve got a charity place so am able to raise some money.

Yeh, it does sound like a fun experience. I'm still undecided.

Hope it goes well. "

Thanks, I hope your knee is ok.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any of you lovely folk either taking part or perhaps going to watch.

I’m going there running in aid of Alzheimer’s Research.

In other news, I’m going to be knackered.

Good luck on Sunday it’s for an amazing cause. The mr has ran the gnr several times and has always said it’s his favourite race. He was part of a running club and started with the elite runners

His advice to everyone is don’t set off to quick and be knackered by the time you cross the Tyne bridge. You need to save some energy for mile 11 it’s a climb up to the coast and a steep drop onto the sea front but then it’s flat finish.

As for me I can barely drive 13 mile without breaking into a sweat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pleased it is going ahead. Good luck Fiddles and all the runners.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

Good luck

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By *uitedandbooted123Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Good luck

It is absolutely needed right now haha!

Nerves are setting in early

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck Fiddles.

Cut your toe nails!

Don't set out too fast.

Drink water tonight.

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By *randmrs1975Couple
over a year ago

chester

The crowd is amazing...if nothing else, don't worry about your PB...enjoy the experience and take it all in!!

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By *uitedandbooted123Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"The crowd is amazing...if nothing else, don't worry about your PB...enjoy the experience and take it all in!!"

Sounds like advice I was given about attending a club haha!

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Good luck!

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By *liceinwanderlust101Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge/London

Good Luck!

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By *riJayMan
over a year ago

goole

How did we all find it?

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By *ax6593Man
over a year ago

tyneside

Good luck to all runners this year it will be a warm one

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By *iddlesticks OP Man
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

Good call. I’m not there this year which is a relief.

For anybody going, remember to look after your nipples.

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By *oding1Man
over a year ago

marlow

The worst 1/2 marathon I ever ran!

Placed my self in a start area for 1& 1/2 run time.

People stopped running after about 1/2 a mile. Wasn't until 11 miles did I get on my pace.

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