Great North Run

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  • 13.1mi
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Entrants (327) Club PB SB Pred Time WAVA
Fro Unaffiliated 2:00:00
Kirst99 Unaffiliated
12 Bar Blackhill Bounders
luckylegs Unaffiliated
toopy Unaffiliated 1:55:00
Brillopad Unaffiliated
Halster Unaffiliated 2:15:00
mjscool Unaffiliated
Macca @ McCarkiss Endurance Project Kenilworth Runners, McCarkiss Endurance Project 1:10:30 1:25:00 1:26:56 66.69
northernrunner little bit disapointed to be nearly 1 minute off last years time. chip time was off tho, garmin said 1h 16m 03s so 23 seconds went missing somewhere even tho it only took about 3 seconds to cross the start line. got a stitch just after 1k and didnt go till crossing the timing mat at 15k but still happy with 74th position overal Blackhill Bounders 1:14:17 1:16:12 1:16:26 76.07
molarman Stone Master Marathoners 1:15:41 1:16:37 1:20:00 1:16:37 79.28
RununMan Birtley AC 1:16:53 1:17:14 1:17:35 79.59
acorndan Eastern Veterans AC, Higham Harriers AC 1:16:54 1:20:28 1:22:16 70.56
IrishMike Canterbury Harriers 1:17:07 1:26:33 1:26:33 66.98
brooksy Huntingdonshire AC 1:17:15 1:24:17 1:29:41 64.64
PaulGuy Garden City Runners, Aycliffe Running Club 1:18:06 1:24:50 1:29:00 1:24:50 68.72
AD Gone and done it, entry confirmed hope to beat last years time of 1 30 03, can I sneak under 1 30. A lots changed since I hoped to sneak in under 90 mins, and its testament to how my running has developed over the last 12 months that now I was pleased after limited training to sneak under 80 mins. 110 overall and 9th V40-- chuffed Eden Runners 1:18:32 1:18:32 1:19:57 74.79
Wiggins Unaffiliated 1:19:06 1:22:10 1:23:00 1:26:00 67.43
makkem Barnet & District AC, Westbury Harriers 1:19:12 2:17:03 2:17:03 47.00
mslater want to break the 80 min barrier - even it is by only a second Gateshead Harriers & AC 1:19:51 1:19:59
IanRunner Tyne Bridge Harriers 1:19:53 1:24:35 1:25:00 1:24:35 68.54
Dagenham GOAT Dagenham 88 Runners 1:19:55 1:25:27 1:24:00 1:25:27 67.85
MattTheRat Went off like a loon from the start, held sub-6mm pace to 3 miles, halfway in 40:08, then faded badly. Pitstop in mile 9, then overtaken by Spiderman with 800m to go. Great day though. Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC 1:19:59 1:19:59 1:18:59 1:23:40 74.42
Si79 York Knavesmire Harriers 1:20:32 1:27:32 1:33:58 61.70
man,slow Stourbridge RC, Black Country Triathletes 1:20:37 1:24:00 1:32:00 1:29:12 65.01
Briglar Unaffiliated 1:21:23 1:28:27 1:37:41 59.88
Running Sash I'm aiming to beat 1hr 20. Perhaps by writing this down this will somehow happen?!? Unaffiliated 1:21:47 1:23:37 1:23:00 1:23:37 69.33
Grey Badger Going to try my best to get under 83 min for the GNR, missed out by 3 sec last year................ UPDATE ....Just squeezed in under my target but i found it hard work, although managed to beat the baggage buses to South Shields. Just didn't feel fresh and legs felt heavy for some reason. Almost perfect weather, just a tad on the warm side. Finished 169th overall and 3rd V50 so happy with that. Northumberland Fell Runners 1:22:00 1:22:52 1:22:59 1:22:52 78.41
MrMarcus Missed out on London marathon, so doing this as my big race for the year. Just got my race pack, race number 41417...training all done now, kit is ready bring on race day..No chance of a pb so jogged round at 7.45 pace and took in the atmosphere what a great event Ipswich JAFFA RC 1:23:10 1:35:25 1:28:00 1:41:45 57.14
Oven Gloves Only got a number the day before so ran it on no training. Enjoyed it though. Blyth RC 1:23:18 1:54:47 1:54:47 53.35
Bumface Purple Patch Runners 1:23:19 1:33:29 1:34:14 65.53
ivanhoe Tynedale Harriers & AC 1:23:30 1:32:23 1:35:00 1:32:23 65.21
MrViper Claremont Road Runners 1:23:52 1:40:45 1:40:45 57.54
Shonky Salford Metropolitan AC, Knutsford Tri Club 1:24:08 1:27:12 1:30:33 65.20
makem 1 cramped  up at 9 mile ,   continued after a quick leg massage fom a couple of st johns girls. finished in 130 but i was slightly disappointed because a bp was well on the cards with 4 mile to go.   think i am gonna retire from this race i think,   i have ran it 3 times,  and 3 times i have suffered the dreaded calf cramps on the john reid road sunderland harriers 1:24:12 1:24:12 1:25:00 1:30:03 65.95
Chockaholic little disappointed lost around 45 seconds in first mile,hoped to break 1.27 but found last 5 miles a hard slog Long Eaton Running Club 1:24:22 1:26:55 1:26:30 1:27:49 69.74
NotCat Alnwick Harriers 1:24:26 1:24:26 1:24:26 74.99
CC2 Speedy Goth Notts AC, VEGAN RUNNERS UK, Midland Masters A C 1:24:51 1:33:05 1:36:29 66.85
handyfeet Finally a PB in 2009!!! Heaton Harriers & AC 1:24:57 1:32:26 1:29:59 1:32:26 65.71
cguy5 Steel City Striders RC 1:25:00 1:32:56 1:32:56 62.40
chemistjames Sunderland Strollers 1:25:05 1:38:00 1:38:00 59.16
Mike Burns Shetland AAC 1:25:28 1:45:07 1:45:07 66.45
Mr G - #thatrunguy 1509 Team Green, Tividale Trotters 1:25:30 1:30:57 1:36:45 63.30
Artie Fufkin, Polymer Records Unaffiliated 1:25:33 1:29:05 1:27:30 1:29:05 65.27
CottamRunner First ever half marathon - so always a definite PB - but was surprised just how fast I got round. Had an 'extra' bet with a bloke at work re: doubling his pledge for charity if I broke 1hr45 - so achieving 1hr 42.12 was just that little bit more special. Was well pleased - despite usual slowing at 7/8kms and then a slightly slower general pace from 14km through to 20km.

It was very warm and sunny throughout - 20 degrees - but thankfully there were showers, plenty of water points and spectators with ice pops along the route. People shouting your name at you does really spur you on too :O) Brilliant day!!!!

Position: 
2837th (54,000).

Summary Splits: 
5km 00:22:06 - 10km 00:46:40 (6-10km 24:34) - 15km 01:11:17 (11-15km 24:37).

Detail Splits:
1km 4:12 / 2km 4:19 / 3km 4:24 / 4km 4:30 / 5km 4:28
6km 4:34 / 7km 5:06!! / 8km 5:03!! / 9km 4:49 / 10km 4:40
11km 4:42 / 12km 4:46 / 13km 4:46 / 14km 5:03 / 15km 5:03
16km 5:06 / 17km 5:13 / 18km 5:15 / 19km 5:12 / 20km 4:55
21km 4:48 / 21.1km 1.18 (1hr42.12) 

Overall pace: 4.51 / km Northern Veterans AC, Red Rose RRC 1:25:48 1:42:12 1:59:59 1:42:12 56.89
Ompy117 Had an achilles injury 3 weeks out which meant I only ran approx 5 miles in race - 3weeks to race - 1 week.
Started off quicker than previous years doing 6:30 - 6:40 mile pace. Struggled at 9 to 11 miles and pace dropped to over 7 minute pace but I found a 2nd wind on the coast road. Tynedale Harriers & AC 1:25:59 1:28:57 1:29:30 1:28:57 66.04
eroej5 Last mile took about 11 minutes - other than that a v.enjoyable experience. Unaffiliated 1:26:00 1:26:00 1:26:00 67.79
DarloRunner Quakers RC 1:26:16 1:50:55 2:00:00 1:53:08 51.24
Jiffy Pretty congested as usual, quite warm, slightly dissapointed with time but a Pb nevertheless!
Great Atmosphere. Unaffiliated 1:26:41 1:36:41 1:39:59 1:41:52 57.08
Elkcib Redway Runners, Fitmk 1:26:51 1:39:51 1:39:51 58.23
Iron Bry! Mersey-Tri 1:26:57 1:34:31
theBorne Altrincham & District AC 1:27:05 1:29:41 1:29:41 64.66
Dave B Unaffiliated 1:27:05 1:33:42 1:33:42 61.95
Narrow Feet Unaffiliated 1:27:06 1:29:40 1:29:59 1:29:40 65.84
Striderdan St. Helens Striders 1:27:29 1:28:43 1:34:00 65.15
Tim Gears First ever run Oswestry Olympians 1:27:40 2:00:10 1:59:59 2:00:10
gosbag New Marske Harriers AC 1:27:47 1:33:19 1:30:00 1:33:19 69.03
Burdock Cambridge & Coleridge AC, Haverhill RC 1:27:47 1:31:24 1:31:24 71.71
markjcage Lewes AC, Seaford Striders RC 1:27:52 1:39:00 1:39:00 59.63
scrappy hit 10 mile in a pb, thought it was too good to be true, when I was hit by a stitch at 11 mile, ran the rest of the way doubled over...damn but again next year!! Blackhill Bounders 1:27:53 1:28:11 1:28:11 73.42
decembers_spawn Unaffiliated 1:28:02 1:31:05 1:50:00 1:37:35 59.41
Lincsfella UKnetrunner 1:28:14 1:31:32 1:31:32 65.82
FlyingSaucer Unaffiliated 1:28:39 1:39:25 1:45:00 1:39:25 58.31
froggyfeet had to stop for a pee 3 times, had a really bad nights sleep as the hotel was above a nightclub - could have been better :( Lovely day though Unaffiliated 1:28:50 1:39:03 1:45:37 54.93
julian hoare Unaffiliated 1:28:54 1:28:54 1:31:57 63.88
Slickchicks York Knavesmire Harriers 1:28:54 1:35:45 1:37:44 60.10
DeeGee :):):):):):):):):):):):) 100 Marathon Club, Cleethorpes AC 1:28:55 1:39:29 1:45:00 1:39:29 58.35
WineRunner52 Road Runners Club 1:29:23 1:53:46 1:55:00 1:58:50 58.23
Benson Great day - Ran comfortable 7 min/miles with a hard last mile.
5k splits
22:02
21:02
20:48
21:26 Barlick Fell Runners 1:29:27 1:29:27 1:35:00 1:29:27 69.03
B A bit of fun!

**not well - terrible run - spent 5 mins or more in the loo** Heathfield RRC 1:29:28 1:30:29 1:35:45 70.50
Hawkins Beverley AC 1:29:33 1:45:42 1:52:00 1:51:08 52.17
nick_evans Unaffiliated 1:29:42 1:29:42 1:30:00
Bunny Phobia Low Fell RC 1:30:18 1:33:09 1:33:09 69.22
Mummy Runner Aldridge RC, Vics Power Runners 1:30:22 1:49:43 2:02:00 2:00:48 53.37
tramps Running in a wetsuit was a stupid, stupid, stupid idea. Saffron Striders RC 1:30:31 1:45:17 1:45:17 57.22
DUTCHMAN Unaffiliated 1:31:26 1:45:36 1:48:09 53.90
Geoff new Milton Keynes AC, Redway Runners 1:31:31 2:14:01 2:14:01 46.07
Nicko awful but no traing  at all for it. Bolton United Harriers & AC 1:31:43 2:04:00 1:40:00 2:04:00 50.63
ktj North Shields Polytechnic AC 1:32:24 1:33:32 1:36:47 70.85
Sam Rocket Rahman Unaffiliated 1:33:00 1:33:00 1:33:00 62.34
K9 Heaton Harriers & AC 1:33:08 1:33:50 1:45:00 1:33:50 70.22
Dixi Unaffiliated 1:33:16 1:33:16 1:33:16 62.16
skidders27 Two month injury. Two weeks training prior. 5, 8 and 10 miles training runs. Unaffiliated 1:33:18 1:55:48 2:05:00 1:59:18 48.60
Old Croc Entry confirmed *dances a wee jig*  Gonna be my main focus race for the rest of the summer.  28 years on since my first one - Yikes! Forres Harriers 1:33:27 1:42:46 1:45:00 1:42:46 59.10
Paul_NH2 Claremont Road Runners 1:33:37 1:48:00 1:40:00 1:48:00 53.74
Coulson Found the run really hard in the heat. Got to John Reid Rd & was just praying that i could finish! Elswick Harriers 1:33:42 1:42:41 1:47:12 54.24
bigal a new pb....very surprised considering the temperature...enjoyed today,great weather again and great atmosphere all the way round
thats 3 new pb's this year Blackhill Bounders 1:33:47 1:34:50 1:34:50 62.25
Keegs Midland Masters A C 1:33:48 1:43:15 1:49:59 1:43:15 65.21
Mailtrams Wallsend Harriers AC 1:33:52 1:56:00 1:50:00 1:56:00 49.98
Richey Great experience. Tough course so really happy with the time. My first run on 1 May seems like a long time ago but definitely worth all the effort. 

5k 23.12
10k 23.10 - 46.13
15k  23.41- 1.09.54 Absolute Triathlon Club 1:33:58 1:39:45 1:39:45 58.29
Anna Bomb Elvet Striders 1:34:01 1:38:23 1:50:00 1:45:45 60.97
Serendipity Ware Joggers 1:34:02 2:08:38 2:15:00 2:14:26 48.28
ianv Yaxley Runners and Joggers 1:34:02 1:34:02 1:46:05 54.95
BecsX Swinton Running Club 1:34:12 1:52:01 1:53:45 56.68
Jon_P Newcastle Tri Club, Audlem Cycling Club 1:34:13 1:48:14 1:40:00 1:48:14 54.05
ChaoticMonkey Unaffiliated 1:34:24 1:40:23 1:40:00 1:40:23 64.23
gavine1976 Real Buzz RC 1:34:42 1:36:28 1:40:45 57.61
lelo Unaffiliated 1:34:52 1:45:08 1:45:08 55.64
iPLOD Headington RoadRunners 1:34:54 1:53:53 1:53:53 53.77
zoomboy 1st proper race since recovering from the calf injury.  Happy to get down to shields painfree and well within the 2 hour mark.  Nearly 8 minutes slower than last year but I'm okay with that.  Very warm and sunny.  But still a fantastic race. Heaton Harriers & AC 1:35:03 1:42:52 1:29:50 1:42:52 56.52
chow Happy with the time as it's what I was expecting, would have been better if I didnt struggle around 11 mile point. Darlington Harriers & AC 1:35:21 1:53:42 2:02:33 47.31
Chris Smith Pudsey Pacers RC 1:35:22 1:59:47 1:59:47 52.41
Cormorant It was hot wasn't it? (At one point around Mile 7 we had to actually stop running and move to the verge to let through an ambulance with its siren blaring, so I hope nobody came fatally unstuck.) The crowds were great but finding out the highest point on the course was around 5 miles was all that got me up that long rise in South Shields at 11 miles. I'm content enough with this time  - the sibling rivalry was settled the right way round - and I had a good day. This was my last guaranteed place. Will I be in the ballot again next year? Probably. Cranleigh Tortoise & Hare Runners 1:35:24 1:50:51 1:50:51 59.66
mark9 Lincoln & District Runners 1:35:26 1:39:15 1:42:46 56.92
wAckie Racer Hoping for a PB - first serious attempt at a 13.1 miler
Struggled to hobble the distance with a dodgy ankle - disappointed not to get under 2 hours - still a PB but not one to shout about Ackworth Road Runners & a.c. 1:36:12 2:01:54 1:50:00 2:01:54 50.65
Akkers Tadworth AC 1:36:22 2:02:28 2:02:28 47.34
Ha! Ha! bit slower than last year but happy enough North East Veterans AC 1:36:27 1:49:14 1:52:00 1:53:48 52.94
Joflo Scarborough AC, Whitby running club 1:36:34 1:36:34 1:38:00 67.58
ChrisVilla Unaffiliated 1:36:45 1:37:59 1:36:00 1:39:03 58.70
DuaneDibbley I'm really pleased with my new PB for the half marathon...I've exceeded my hopes of getting under 1hr50 and if only I'd looked at my watch that bit sooner at the end I might have made it in under 1hr45.

As good as the time was I've got to say it was incredibly frustrating as I couldn't get into my own stride very often and fond myself running sideways and slipping through people going slower. The sheer volume of runners did detract somewhat from the actual running experience though I'd still love to do it again just for the amazing atmosphere and the whole day itself. Unaffiliated 1:36:54 1:45:44 1:55:00 1:45:44 55.55
GuyG East Hull Harriers & AC 1:36:58 1:51:30 1:51:30 55.38
slimboy Unaffiliated 1:37:27 1:43:20 1:44:00 1:52:07 56.00
theOtherRichard FERC 1:37:38 1:37:38 1:53:17 52.42
georgenick only had about 3 weeks training and preparation after long summer layoff due to Sciatica nerve problems in left leg Elvet Striders 1:37:51 2:12:04 2:30:00 2:12:04 54.42
cat77 Wymondham AC 1:37:57 1:56:22 1:56:59 55.18
Raisty Raist Unaffiliated 1:38:00 1:49:56 1:49:56 52.75
Mr. K. Zone C and in fancy dress - 1.48.04 - Splits 8:01, 7;59, 7:57, 8:08, 8:29, 7:57, 7:46, 8:09, 8:23, 8:26, 8:34, 8:37, 7:59, 1:33 - Pleased. Cove Joggers, Windle Valley Runners 1:38:00 1:42:56 1:48:04 55.33
blacknail chris Bad bad race - on recent form should have got under 1.40, but gut problems and never getting into stride scotched that. Bastard. Next year will go for the atmosphere and not for the time. Must find nearby half marathon to make good. North Shields Polytechnic AC 1:38:03 1:38:03 1:45:00 1:45:23 55.74
Honley Lion Missed this in 2008 due to late injury and still not even done a HM to date (but will have several completed by the time this one comes around)  Stainland Lions RC 1:38:17 1:46:15 1:49:00 1:46:15 61.16
Capucine Dulwich Runners AC 1:38:23 1:57:52 2:00:00 2:13:47 48.40
NortonFlyer Dressed as a banana - time is approx Unaffiliated 1:38:40 1:51:05 2:31:00 2:18:00 42.01
Cockney Road Runner Stadium Runners 1:38:51
Phil-F Nidd Valley Road Runners 1:38:56 1:52:36 1:52:36 53.10
Celtic_Jester Didn't get predicted time, but still happy to just get under the 2hr mark. Had forgotten just how conjested things were early on and had to weave in and out until I could get from 10 min miling to nearer 8 / 8.5 . Given I never managed 1.45 when I was younger I've been over ambitious in predicting that time as a 40+ . Met and said hello to some fellow fetchies on the way. jogscotland 1:38:56 1:46:42 1:45:00 1:59:16 50.13
TomC82 Got a charity place for Meiningitis UK Unaffiliated 1:39:02 1:44:18 1:45:00 1:48:05 53.64
dav67 Portobello RC 1:39:03 1:41:34 1:47:58 56.26
Ste Guest New Marske Harriers AC, North Yorks Moors AC 1:39:08
Slow and Ultra Steady Knee trouble prevented me from pushing up any sort of incline but managed a course pb by 7m27s...i am now in severe pain!! Ipswich JAFFA RC 1:39:10 1:49:17 1:48:00 1:50:53 52.75
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss) Dragons RC 1:39:10 1:44:00 1:44:00 61.94
shady First half marathon, well pleased with time given the number of runners, next half attempt will be a sub 1:50! Thurrock Nomads, The T.I.T.S 1:39:11 1:52:02 1:50:00 1:52:02 55.12
altyfc Unaffiliated 1:39:27 1:53:10 1:52:00 1:53:10 52.17
simpleeeee Unaffiliated 1:39:29 1:39:29 1:39:29 60.56
RunFatBoyDunn North Shields Polytechnic AC 1:39:38
wendy woo well hot. Dunstable RRC 1:39:40 1:56:58 1:56:58 61.67
McNamara23 Fulham Running Club 1:39:45 2:09:05 2:09:05 44.91
Vvraptor Nuneaton Harriers AC 1:39:49 1:39:49 1:39:49 66.01
mohawk sop Barnsley Harriers 1:40:15 2:06:13 2:06:13 45.93
ForrestGump Found it really hard from the 10 mile mark, hot one too. Pleased I have done it though and have now announced my retirement from half marathons. Aycliffe Running Club 1:40:23 2:01:11 2:01:00 2:04:38 46.52
sy_uk_1984 Selby Striders 1:40:24 1:43:48 1:43:48 55.85
BigMac9 Scottish Veteran Harriers Club 1:40:32 1:40:32 1:43:10 65.26
Running Beard Elvet Striders 1:40:38 1:43:50 1:43:50 60.98
dippycat Hyde Park Harriers 1:41:11 1:41:11 1:45:00
steveobb68 Watford Joggers 1:41:15 1:41:30 1:45:33 57.08
Karlos23 Pleasing result following yesturdays 14 mile Good Shepherd fell race Unaffiliated 1:41:26 1:47:43 1:47:43 55.13
Tonius Unaffiliated 1:41:30 1:41:30
running jester Shenley Striders 1:41:47 1:49:16 1:54:26 52.25
Paul Salmon Wootton Bassett Hounds RC 1:41:51 1:42:10
treerunner Unaffiliated 1:41:55 1:41:55 1:41:55 56.90
Battlecat Dagenham 88 Runners 1:41:56 1:49:59 1:49:59 58.62
Vicki: Graceless Whippet Ballot entry confirmed and have decided to run it in fancy dress again.  Would love to be the fastest fairy round the course ;) Jarrow & Hebburn AC 1:42:06 1:43:44 1:40:00 1:43:44 63.23
MovingAlong Unaffiliated 1:42:07 1:57:20 2:09:00 44.94
Jonnymagic Unaffiliated 1:42:12 1:42:12 1:47:54 54.03
NigelF Unaffiliated 1:42:15 1:54:51 2:00:00 1:54:51 50.93
janade175 Going to have to work very hard to get the time I want :-0 Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers & AC 1:42:18 1:46:10 1:45:00 1:46:10 60.99
DjDon Scarborough AC 1:42:26 1:43:44 1:55:00 1:54:13 55.91
Just1 Unaffiliated 1:42:27 1:46:22 1:50:00 1:46:22 54.81
Matty aka lakerunner it war hard this year wanted to break 2hr but it didn't happen Eden Runners 1:42:47 1:55:31 2:10:00 44.73
Kat22 Unaffiliated 1:42:54 1:52:05 1:50:00 1:52:05 57.66
mr gump Unaffiliated 1:43:01 1:46:00 1:50:00 1:48:59 54.86
Caution contains mild peril Blackhill Bounders, Derwent Valley Trail Runners 1:43:17 1:54:17 1:54:17 50.79
paulsamcymru I had a good race, suffered a bit in the heat, tried running in the shade, as per usual I was weaving in and out runners from start to finish Wrexham AAC 1:43:18 1:49:50 1:45:00 1:49:50 52.85
Red Scouse MK Ran with partner for most of race who really struggled with injury and space to run before a two mile fast finish.
Great to have run it, great weather , great city . Milton Keynes AC, schuhwiedu-oberaudorf Baveria 1:43:44 1:47:22 2:12:11 45.95
Ogden Runner My first ever GNR so really not sure what to expect other than a cracking atmosphere! I'm not fast - did a 1hr 59 min at Leeds Half this May - but would love to get another pb. My aim is to go for it and just hope I don't end up having to walk too much if caught up in the masses?   Unaffiliated 1:43:48 1:59:45 1:59:20 2:05:59 52.49
Rhino Ran with mum, both suffering from stomach bug. Trail Running Association 1:44:00 3:05:00 3:05:00 34.94
Limmynis Garmin didn't work
Ran 5 miles with Tracey and then pushed on a bit quicker.  Very hot day and very busy race. Pleased with time despite everything. Unaffiliated 1:44:11 1:48:11 1:52:58 58.33
Turkhish Unaffiliated 1:44:22 1:48:52 1:58:25 51.29
Scrappy Doo Got  in on a charity place whey hey !! Sandbach Striders 1:44:24 1:44:24 2:15:00
runningfrog Unaffiliated 1:44:34 1:57:21 1:57:21 54.42
captain catastrophe York Knavesmire Harriers 1:44:37 1:59:44 1:59:44 52.44
garryv FERC 1:44:37 1:54:38 1:58:50 51.53
c-a-t-d was ok but thanks to stupid idiots camping next to me the night before.. 2 hours sleep and a lot of waiting around didn't help. 
was ok. too hot and too much hassle getting there etc. glad to have done it but won't be botheing again! Nairn Road Runners 1:44:38 1:50:35 1:46:00 1:50:35 58.69
Fat Dave Ooh, flipping heck.  I didn't notice, but my ballot application was sort of successful... Truro RC, Truro Running Club 1:45:02 1:54:22 1:54:22 50.75
rparker Bearbrook Joggers RC 1:45:05 1:54:50 2:00:00 1:54:50 50.49
figjam Unaffiliated 1:45:07 1:45:07 1:45:00
Aviemore Burnden Road Runners 1:45:16 1:56:12 2:04:21 48.84
aj74 Elvet Striders 1:45:21 1:45:21 1:52:40 51.61
RFP Unaffiliated 1:45:22 2:09:40 2:10:00 2:22:43 43.99
Hudds_James Holmfirth Harriers 1:45:43 2:17:39 2:30:00 2:46:54 34.74
sirchutney Unaffiliated 1:45:48 1:47:58 1:47:58 55.01
tiger569 Unaffiliated 1:46:12 1:50:22 1:50:22 52.57
Kennyboy1210 Aldridge RC 1:46:18 1:50:18 1:50:00 1:58:20 49.05
franceeeee Not my day! Hot, lots of jossling and couldn't get through the finish line due to cordoning off of one side for celebs.  All this, and not in best condition! Unaffiliated 1:46:22 1:47:34 1:55:22 56.62
joolz_123 Lichfield RC 1:46:53 1:57:26 1:50:00 1:57:26 56.40
Mark-R Unaffiliated 1:47:06 2:22:35 2:22:35 40.66
waynet Unaffiliated 1:47:22 1:59:25 2:00:00 1:59:25 48.55
comanda Nidd Valley Road Runners 1:47:30 1:57:44 1:54:00 1:57:44 58.24
richW UKnetrunner 1:47:43 1:49:55 1:51:37 53.21
5hep Saved by the medics and the Bupa physio! Farnham Runners 1:47:51 1:52:00 2:12:00 46.39
AnnaP Elvet Striders 1:48:16 1:48:16 1:53:03 57.03
Mick the slug Love the busy-ness of it all. This is my 11th running of it, 17th HM in total.  Did a decent time, just outside PB for the event which wasn't bad given the heat. What really chuffed me was that I felt really comfortable the whole way. Kicked on at 11 miles and I don't think anyone passed me during the last 2 miles. 
Then cycled 12.5 miles home which was a sheer joy past lines of stationary traffic! he he. Heaton Harriers & AC 1:48:37 1:56:55 1:56:55 53.70
Wiseguy Sub 2hrs so I am happy, was on for 1hr 50 but unexpected severe sunshine stopped me in my traks, amazing atmosphere and the Half Marathon to do for everyone! Loved it! Badgers 1:48:38 1:57:26 1:59:59 1:59:52 48.51
Kev Scone Howgill Harriers 1:48:39 1:48:39 2:19:12 42.20
ndellar Spa Striders RC 1:48:40 1:57:13 1:58:37 54.49
Julie T Unaffiliated 1:48:41 1:48:41 1:51:51 60.35
Suzyspice Unaffiliated 1:48:49 1:48:49 1:49:02 60.43
MustTryHarder Ballycastle Runners AC 1:48:49 1:52:53 1:52:53 52.61
missvivvy Swinton Running Club 1:49:21 2:10:43 2:38:13 41.02
Alberon Glossopdale Harriers 1:49:59 2:35:28 2:20:00 2:35:28 41.43
kiedis22 Unaffiliated 1:50:05 2:12:49 3:00:00 2:12:49 43.65
Becfleck Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers RC 1:50:08 1:57:42 2:41:01 40.04
Laidlow Wetherby Runners 1:50:54 1:57:45 1:59:00 1:57:45 49.29
Hudd_White Stadium Runners 1:51:01 1:51:01 1:55:00 1:51:01 54.71
Pidd Unaffiliated 1:51:02 1:57:13 2:00:00 2:05:04 50.20
batmouse Unaffiliated 1:51:48 2:01:21 2:22:05 46.88
sparky paul plenty of energy finished well Capel Cheetahs 1:52:06 1:56:45 1:59:00 1:56:53 56.08
Fats Elvet Striders 1:52:58 1:55:25 2:00:00 2:11:00 50.56
KMcB Unaffiliated 1:53:00 1:53:00 1:49:59 1:53:00 51.31
joolzs How close was that??? Eccleshill Road Runners 1:53:28 2:14:51 2:15:00 2:14:51 52.31
boobysteelez Unaffiliated 1:54:01 2:21:39 2:30:00 2:21:39 42.53
Gogsy! My first GNR & what an atmosphere! Neither the heat nor the hills bothered me in the slightest, but I did find it difficult trying to keep a steady pace once I reached the stragglers from the Orange starting group - I was White - whilst also avoiding the multitude of bottles on the road. Even going downhill, my toes were banging against the front of my running shoes as I braked to avoid inexperienced or unprepared runners. That said, they were all wearing charity vests & had more of a right to be there than I did! If I did enter again, I would probably lie about an expected finishing time to ensure I started closer to the front. JogScotland Rosemount 1:54:02 1:57:29 2:15:00 2:02:33 53.96
Isabel Injured knee so attempting this one walking! Just aiming to get round for my charity. VEGAN RUNNERS UK 1:54:33 1:54:33 3:15:00 2:47:18 38.61
POB1976 Unaffiliated 1:54:33 1:54:33 2:00:00 1:59:48 48.45
McMouse finished with a PB of 2:03:27 - 375th out of 2081 in my Age/Sex Category Sweatshop Running Community 1:54:39 2:03:27 2:03:27 54.68
Debbie78 Unaffiliated 1:54:40 1:59:04 2:00:00 2:04:15 51.91
Boogieninja Unaffiliated 1:54:48 2:12:26 2:20:00 2:12:26 43.78
Miss Sweden Gonna aim for another pb- under 1.55. How about 1.50. Well, felt poorly on the day and wanted to stop after 4 miles- legs like jelly :( Disappointed with my time, but actually, it's my 2nd best ever, so shouldn't feel too bad.
Next year....... North Shields Polytechnic AC 1:55:02 1:55:02 1:50:00 1:58:04 55.14
bootsie Really would like to do this in a PB but from what i have heard the crowds play a part in it! East Grinstead Triathlon Club, Lingfield RC 1:55:11 2:07:00 2:07:00
RKavs Not the time I wanted, but still a great race. Nidd Valley Road Runners 1:55:33 1:56:02 1:55:00 1:59:31 50.03
roverman 100 Marathon Club 1:55:39 2:03:51 2:12:42 46.53
ANDERS Hoping to beat 2 hours...at any rate it's looking good for a new PB!! Unaffiliated 1:55:59 1:58:23 2:00:00 2:03:05 48.25
CKB Holme Pierrepont RC 1:56:05 1:59:22 1:54:10 1:59:34 48.63
Patonian Due to injury etc did 200+ miles less this year. Ran first mile in just over 8 min which was a bot fast. was still ahead of 8.45 min pace target at mile 9 but tired badly in heta and suffered a bit till the end. Nonetheless still pleased to complete in one piece and respectable time. Keep training for next year and sub 1hr56m target.
No injuries this year apart from black nail. same tow as last year and not sure what causes it. Unaffiliated 1:56:06 2:00:31 1:59:59 2:00:31 54.39
Caroline Baba Ball Very hot day! - Got sunburn :-( Manchester Harriers & AC 1:56:20 2:06:41 2:00:00 2:06:41 50.95
JaneW Cambridge & Coleridge AC 1:56:47 2:15:00 2:15:00 50.00
Arwen Holme Pierrepont RC 1:56:49 1:56:49
higgi Bolton United Harriers & AC 1:57:00 1:57:00 1:57:00 55.17
JP2KME my first half, really just want to finish.  would like as near to 2hrs 10 as pos
very hot and hilly! difficult to run with so many people Unaffiliated 1:57:03 2:24:00 2:22:00 2:24:00 45.55
Tigerlily God I struggled on this.  Naebody told me it was hilly:-(  
An awesome experience nevertheless and the support is incredible.  At least I beat Cheryl Baker off of Bucks Fizz............. Unaffiliated 1:57:18 2:14:38 2:25:43 45.45
GVC Unaffiliated 1:57:28 1:57:28 1:57:28 53.90
TheScribbler First ever Great North run and it was awesome. Was within a 2 hour time target but had to ease back around 10.5 miles. Harder than expected due to the heat. Brilliant atmosphere. FERC 1:57:32 2:04:00 2:04:00 52.90
The funky monkey Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers RC, Bedford Harriers AC 1:57:57 2:33:27 2:10:00 2:35:49 37.54
Run Jabba Run Unaffiliated 1:58:15 2:08:57 2:00:00 2:08:57 45.21
jftsmith Unaffiliated 1:58:30 2:27:03 2:27:03 43.85
kazheaney Unaffiliated 1:58:32 2:17:24 2:17:24 47.38
treeman Unaffiliated 1:58:56 2:05:46 2:10:00 2:05:46 49.10
libertine Unaffiliated 1:59:00 1:59:00 1:59:00 54.18
suzeedee Unaffiliated 1:59:06 1:59:06
mackem9 Saltwell Harriers 1:59:10 2:24:34 1:59:47 2:24:34 44.71
Marky Moz Werrington Joggers 1:59:19 2:12:00 2:12:00 44.73
sootyward Perhaps took it too easy in the first half, then when I decided to step up my pace was confronted by masses of bodies. An absolutely awesome event, but not one for racing. Northampton Road Runners, MK Lakeside Runners 1:59:19 2:00:00 1:50:00 2:00:00 50.21
GalaxyGirl St. Helens Striders 1:59:57 2:26:00 2:20:00 2:26:00 45.92
Banksy Unaffiliated 2:01:09 2:06:00 2:00:00
Gibbon1980 Unaffiliated 2:01:10 2:41:51 2:41:51 35.82
goeye Unaffiliated 2:02:12 2:02:12 2:02:12 54.86
runFattyrun Unaffiliated 2:02:18 2:16:30 2:30:00 2:33:22 42.00
olomo Unaffiliated 2:02:24 2:02:24 2:02:24 51.29
CramlingtonSteve Unaffiliated 2:02:38 2:02:38 2:00:00 2:02:38 48.43
jbyers89 Unaffiliated 2:02:44 2:38:00 2:38:00
the hunter Unaffiliated 2:03:15
agatha First half. Would like to get under 2 hours but we'll see. Only 6 weeks of half training under belt. Unaffiliated 2:03:23 2:03:23 2:05:00 2:03:23 52.26
LFC Runner Liverpool RC 2:03:57 2:18:58 2:18:58 43.03
runrebeccarun Unaffiliated 2:04:00 2:13:00 2:15:00 2:13:00 49.32
TnoP Darwen Dashers RC 2:04:58 2:08:00 2:10:00 2:16:15 46.47
MATTOCK Unaffiliated 2:05:04 2:05:04 2:15:00 2:05:04 46.61
Simey Unaffiliated 2:05:51 2:05:51 2:17:13 47.36
Northerngooner What an experience, will definately do it next year! Unaffiliated 2:05:56 2:05:56 3:00:00 2:31:10 39.29
Screeners Running on a charity place so not running for a PB at all (good job) as in terms of running time, one of my worst ever 1/2 marathon times.  It was hot and tough out there - the next person who tells me the GNR is flat will get a punch in the eyes - it is gradual climbing the whole way.  Very hot, passed a lot of people being helped by paramedics by side of road and saw three emergency ambulances.  Hope they are all okay.  I made a conscious decision at about the 9 mile mark that I wanted to finish the race by running across the line, not being carried away on a stretcher, so I just slowed right down, walked a bit and just soaked up the atmosphere.   I wanted to run this race just to say I did it and I have done it, but I doubt I will do it again.  Too big, too crowded, too much waiting around.  I was out of the house for 8 hours in total yet was only running for 2 and a bit of those hours.  And I only live 9 miles away from the start.  But it is an event that you probably have to do at least once just to experience the bizarre surrealness of it all! Elswick Harriers 2:06:01 2:19:07 2:19:07 47.36
Yeti 2nd GNR. 2:13 last year so would love to crack 2:10 as hoping the mara training in first half of year will help.
Update:  not sure what went wrong there - wasn't supposed to be able to run that fast!!! :-) Bournville Harriers 2:06:07 2:06:07 2:10:00 2:07:11 50.82
jenx Great day but hotter than expected - foot in pain last couple of miles but well worth it! SE Fitness, Midland Masters A C 2:06:07 2:18:23 2:25:00 2:22:13 45.93
Eggman Stainland Lions RC 2:06:31 2:06:31 1:59:59 2:06:31 46.08
breezey unbelievably hot weather.got a touch of heatstroke,but luckily did not pull a leg muscle,as is so often the case.a good run ,with a good time for me ,given the crowds and the hot weather conditions.probably the hottest run ever.although 2005 or 2006 were also extreemly hot later on in the day.   Unaffiliated 2:06:43 2:29:58 2:44:58 38.06
Liverbird Pirate Ship Of Fools 2:06:43 2:06:43 2:15:00 2:17:09 47.63
northeastpete Unaffiliated 2:07:00 2:07:00 1:55:00
ElizabethJay Unaffiliated 2:07:00 2:37:00 2:37:00 43.11
jackieb Stadium Runners 2:07:32 2:29:34 2:40:25 2:29:34 49.97
Gayle Unaffiliated 2:07:33 2:07:33 2:15:00 2:20:28 46.09
greenbox Unaffiliated 2:07:45 2:29:45 2:30:00 2:29:45 46.63
oliviamcdaid First Half Marathon Unaffiliated 2:07:58 2:17:37 2:20:00 2:17:37 46.85
Busy Helen Pocklington Runners 2:08:16 2:14:05 2:41:15 40.68
stella belly gutted with my time, race went ok, paced myself well for a strong finish was feeling fine but spent the last 5 mile weaving around people who were walking 3 abreast listening to ipods. this course is far too busy Unaffiliated 2:08:59 2:08:59 1:59:00 2:13:25 44.82
s.chan good atmosphere but traffic was bad.... started the race right from the very end.
Unaffiliated 2:09:00 2:09:00 1:59:00 2:09:00 45.00
JovialGnome My favourite race of the year - not all that bothered about the time, the atmosphere is all for me!
A little on the warm side - going very well up to about 8 miles but tailed of dramatically after that - enjoyed the weekend never-the-less! Unaffiliated 2:09:14 2:15:17 2:17:00 2:17:21 49.02
JillyB Don't know what went wrong again - maybe a bit of training next time. Manchester Harriers & AC 2:09:40 2:09:40 2:36:00 42.97
john crisp Unaffiliated 2:09:58 2:13:49 2:13:49
hels2000 Unaffiliated 2:10:40 2:10:40 2:10:40 49.34
lakes runner What a hot day, very well organised but a slower time than last year at the cumbrian half
2 :17. 22 Cumberland Fell Runners 2:11:00 2:17:22 2:11:00 2:17:22 43.86
Robbo76 Very, Very hot day, fell apart at mile 4, felt ill at finish and had to walk some of it, very dissappointed after all my training. Elswick Harriers 2:11:12 2:30:00 2:30:00 43.16
Debbie Crich Hermitage Harriers RC 2:11:15 2:13:53 2:20:00 2:13:53 49.47
Big Slow Tel Unaffiliated 2:12:00 2:23:00 2:30:00 2:23:00 41.08
Blades rio Unaffiliated 2:12:54 2:16:48 2:30:06 2:16:48 43.16
JPS Unaffiliated 2:13:12 2:16:17 2:10:00 2:16:17 44.57
Pammy235 Unaffiliated 2:13:43 3:03:22 3:03:22 35.16
Looby Lou Wakefield District Harriers & AC 2:14:36 2:19:12 2:20:00 2:19:12 48.49
susanof Weymouth St. Paul's Harriers & AC 2:14:41 2:27:00 2:40:00 2:27:00 49.07
angela2 Unaffiliated 2:15:14 2:18:17 2:16:00 2:21:00 55.69
dabba Unaffiliated 2:15:36
Ouch Unaffiliated 2:16:00 2:16:00 2:16:00 49.29
RQS Unaffiliated 2:16:39 1:45:00
Simples the Meerkat Unaffiliated 2:16:49 2:00:00
Corona Unaffiliated 2:16:56 3:08:19 3:00:00 3:08:19 32.52
Cabbey VEGAN RUNNERS UK 2:17:13 2:17:13 2:17:21 48.22
Princess Purple Bubbles Had been on for a good time but stumbled on a water bottle with 4miles to go.I went one way and the knee went the other...an hour to 6km :( Was not a happy bunny!Back in 2010 to get that sub 2:30! Unaffiliated 2:17:26 2:52:08 2:35:00 2:52:08 37.47
ladyv Unaffiliated 2:17:27 2:17:27 2:30:00 2:17:27 47.72
Stevewjj FERC 2:18:23 2:35:03 2:30:00 2:35:03 38.86
antonlefosh Unaffiliated 2:18:33 3:06:29 3:00:00 3:06:29 31.26
Cheshire Cat Unaffiliated 2:18:36 2:18:36 2:18:36 46.52
Fit@40 Lichfield RC 2:18:43 2:18:43 2:10:00
vicky38 Started  at the back of the crowds so spent alot of time running up and down embankments to get past people.  Excellent run, crowds are fantastic, music out of this world and the welcoming shower on John Reid Road is a blessing.  nothing has topped this run for me yet - although not done many...! Unaffiliated 2:19:00 2:19:00 2:10:00 2:19:00 47.00
emuslushy Unaffiliated 2:19:01 2:33:14 2:45:00 2:33:14 42.08
SuzeeDiamond Unaffiliated 2:19:36 2:30:00
Meglet I'm in! First HM, eeek!! Wetherby Runners 2:19:47 2:27:55 2:25:00 2:27:55 44.55
Runner5 Lincoln & District Runners 2:19:56 2:20:30 2:23:00 2:31:35 42.13
Vixx This race actually measured out for me at 13.25 miles. My 13.1 mile time was 2:29:32 :D Unaffiliated 2:20:17 2:27:22 2:30:00 2:30:59 38.41
Lizzybagwash Not bad with only 2 miles training WORK Unaffiliated 2:20:55 2:33:45 2:15:00 2:33:45 44.99
Rachel79 Unaffiliated 2:21:00 2:21:00 2:21:00 45.74
orANGe Unaffiliated 2:22:04 2:22:04 2:22:04 49.65
RunLikeTheWind Might have got that predicted time if I wasn't dressed in a Black Widow Spider outfit!  Hey ho! Unaffiliated 2:23:49 2:23:49 2:25:00 2:30:21 50.31
ibecks Unaffiliated 2:23:59 2:23:59 2:23:59 44.83
sara.p Unaffiliated 2:25:00 2:36:21 2:36:21 41.34
nadieb Unaffiliated 2:25:00 2:41:51 2:41:51 39.84
geordiegirl Elvet Striders 2:25:08 2:34:04 2:45:00 2:34:04 42.99
Mousethatran Unaffiliated 2:25:29 2:34:23 2:34:23 41.86
Noodle Unaffiliated 2:25:52 2:25:52 2:25:52 39.74
Lully Very hot & hilly - not a brill time but really loved the race. Fab atmosphere. Will do more hill training for next year Unaffiliated 2:26:58 2:32:00 2:20:00 2:32:00 43.82
Leanne25 Heaton Harriers & AC 2:29:37 2:29:37 2:29:37
bakercow Unaffiliated 2:30:00 2:30:00 2:30:00
Kate Senter Unaffiliated 2:30:00 2:34:00 2:34:00 41.87
Wendolene Wobbler Gone completely mad! Always wanted to do it by the time I was 50 (November this year). Barring injury I will get round even if the CFS is bad and I have to crawl it!!! Raising money for Alzheimers Society in memory of my beloved Dad. Tri Woodmancote 2:32:28 3:21:49 3:30:00 3:21:49 36.16
rainey72 Its a good hurt .very rewarding ,glad to finish on a hot day took advantage of residents ice lollies on the way round Unaffiliated 2:37:00 2:37:00 2:37:00 41.61
runningtink Unaffiliated 2:37:10 2:37:24 2:42:35 39.75
(-: andy ;-) Unaffiliated 2:41:14 3:14:41 3:15:00 3:14:41 30.32
alibobs Unaffiliated 2:45:00 2:45:00 2:45:00 41.02
Vicky Wow, loved this.  I never knew muscles could hurt so bad the day after a race.  My time included a toilet break so minus this was 2hours 45 so happy with this considering the weather and the hills.  Good stuff.  Very happy. Unaffiliated 2:50:54 2:50:54 2:40:00 2:50:54 38.09
Excitabubble Chineham Park Running Club 3:01:02 3:08:19 3:00:00 3:08:19 35.17
RunJunkie Unaffiliated 3:02:12 3:02:12 3:02:12 31.91
Pink Podrunner Unaffiliated 3:03:27 3:03:27 3:03:27 35.16
l1978w Foot cramps by mile 9, pulled myself together by mile 11. Lost half an hour, not happy. But great day! Unaffiliated 3:03:52 3:03:52 2:30:00 3:03:52 35.08

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