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Wylam runner ready to take on half-marathon Sep 18 2010

SIX weeks ago Andy Haddon was hours from death, but tomorrow he will line up for the Great North Run to say thank you for his life.Read

Sir Bobby's son taking on Great North Run for charity Sep 18 2010

A TEAM of fundraisers doing the Great North Run for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation will be led by one of sons of the late football legend.Read

Joe McElderry returns to Tyneside for Great North Run Sep 18 2010

X FACTOR winner Joe McElderry will be running home to South Shields on Sunday, while raising thousands of pounds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.Read

Haile Gebrselassie issues a stark warning to Mo Farah Sep 18 2010

HAILE Gebrselassie has sent a chilling warning to Britain's Olympic medal hope Mo Farah that he has little chance of competing against the best African runners.Read

Mara Yamauchi plans to emulate Paula Radcliffe Sep 18 2010

MARA Yamauchi is already planning for an Olympic showdown with Paula Radcliffe as she looks to provide a British winner in the Great North Run.Read

Chris Lines inspired by mum and Sir Bobby Sep 17 2010

A NORTH East business director will take part in the Great North Run in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.Read

Athlete Steve Cram gives top tips to runners Sep 17 2010

A FORMER Olympic athlete shared the secret of his success with competitors preparing to take on the Great North Run.Read

Friends running in memory of Myles Robinson Sep 16 2010

FRIENDS of a North East student who died at a ski resort will do the Great North Run in his memory.Read

Northern Rock chief ready to take on Great North Run Sep 16 2010

THE chief executive of Northern Rock is preparing to take on the Great North Run for the first time.Read

Whitley Bay FC team-mates to run GNR for Mark Taylor Sep 15 2010

TEAM-MATES of a Whitley Bay FC star who was struck down with motor neurone disease will take part in the Great North Run in his honour.Read

Top tips for 30th Great North Run success Sep 11 2010

WITH little over a week to go until this year’s Great North Run, the region is gearing up to celebrate the 30th birthday of the much-loved event.Read

Ant and Dec to start this year's Great North Run Sep 09 2010

GEORDIE duo Ant and Dec have been unveiled as the official starters of this year's Great North Run.Read

Great North Run heroes shortlisted Apr 07 2010

SHEER determination, hard work, and unbreakable spirit impressed the judges in this year’s search for our Great North Run hero.Read

Michael Floyd preparing for his 26th Great North Run Apr 01 2010

WHEN multiple sclerosis cast a shadow over his family, Michael Floyd knew he had to find a way to help.Read

Carolyn Forster nominated for Bupa Great North Run Award Mar 31 2010

BUOYED by the incredible atmosphere, Carolyn Forster was jubilant as she crossed the Great North Run finish line.Read

Brain tumour survivor Martin Crosby is an inspiration Mar 25 2010

WHEN Martin Crosby started to gain weight, the last thing he expected to be told was that he had a rare brain tumour.Read

Who are your Great North Run heroes? Mar 23 2010

UNSUNG heroes of the Great North Run are to get their moment in the spotlight, thanks to readers of The Journal.Read

Runners motivated by the bad times Sep 21 2009

AFTER months of training for the gruelling half marathon, entrants to yesterday’s Great North Run had one more preparation to make before they set off.Read

Celebrities lap up big race experience Sep 21 2009

FAMOUS faces of stage, screen and sport joined the Lycra-clad throng of enthusiastic runners yesterday.Read

Son rises on a very special day for Brian Sep 21 2009

FIREMAN Brian Batey had done the Great North Run three times before but this year was special – it was the first time his son watched him cross the finish line.Read