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Hi Col,
typical of the man to think of us like that. Hope to see you in June. Do you have a red and white striped top?
He was a special guy, BP.
Bloody links & uploads!
Really devastated to hear about Mick. Only met him a few times around GNR and Edinburgh but really enjoyed his company and enthusiasm for running. A great personality and as tough as nails when it came to endurance. So sad to hear of his passing. The good really do die young. RIP Mick x
I'm not a football fan but i'll be wearing red and white and having a pint of Guiness post Blaydon.
I only met him a few times, but he was just like his online persona. Really top bloke.
What can I say about Mick that hasn`t been said. Like many others only met him a couple of times. His smile, his use of the spoken word was often difficult for me to understand. I was lucky to share a pint, ok maybe two with Mick after a GNR.
Canny lad.
Cheers Mick here`s to you - Well I knew you could not only have one !
Morning all
Wee Col - that's a great pic of Mick. Hope to see you at Blaydon and maybe even GNR.
Agreed. Such sad circumstances but lovely to see all the positive comments.
Received my ballot email but not with the news I was wanting
Waiting on main ballot now
Spongecake, thats is just brilliant news!
Andrew - its not over yet - fingers crossed for you.
I think I'm in for 2013. I cant access my home emails but my profile has a green tick next to it. Second attempt in ballott and looks like second time successful!
I'm wondering if my success has something to do with there being a certain allotment for ladies/certain target times?
Mind you that does mean it could be time for my lucky streak to come to an end !
As promised, todays run completed wearing a red and white top. It may not have been very challenging or "character building" and it certainly wasn't very quick, but it was very poignant and I thought of Mick all the way round. That one was for you mate.
Wee Col, that's a great photo of him/. It's just SO sad.
Hi WTS - good one. Well done Spongecake and Jovi for getting in via the Mirror ballot. I got an unsuccessful e-mail but hoping to get in through the main ballot.
Mr sj,Good luck in the main ballot.Lets hope the lucky streak contiues.
Talk about jinxing something
Hope your lucky streak continues.
spongecake - congratulations, that's excellent news!
Just about to get changed for the first running club session of the new year ... with some trepidation.
You'll be fine Shielsy, I'm sure you'll enjoy it........once its over of course!
Good on you WTS - are you in the ballot this year?
Have a good run Shielsy. I was out for my first run in months at the weekend and am still sore. About to try a gentle trot tonight - onwards and upwards!!!
Hi everyone.
Mandie, no I'm not entering the ballot this year, but I'm thinking about coming up for the GNR weekend if I can manage it. I think "Abide with me" at the start will have a special significance this year. (I'll stock up on tissues Mandie).
I think you are right WTS.
I hope you can make it, it will be so lovely if you can be there.
Think I may try and make it to the start this year.
Well done on those runs, folks. As has been said, it's great to see some old regulars back again. Hope you stick around for a bit.
Good luck to those in the ballot. Great news for Jovi and spongecake
Just heard I've got a place in the GNR 2013 - missed out last year, so wasn't expecting to get anywhere - too shocked to be excite right now, but I'm sure it'll sink in...
Luke, you asked about entering as a duo.
Try the ballot together and if neither or one does not get in then grab a charity place. I done 18+ GNRs and probably half of then through a charity place.There are a number of charities local to Newcastle - Percy Hedley foundation, St Oswalds and Grace House. Percy Hedley are asking for support now, you pay your normal 50 GNR fee to them and raise 200 in sponsorship per number.details here http://www.percyhedley.org.uk/page.asp?id=227