This year the race was special as it was the 10th Anniversary, and was well attended with over 2,000 runners taking part with the majority from local running clubs across the north east. The race started at North Shields Leisure Centre then dropped down onto the banks of the river Tyne running through the fish quay then headed along the coast to Tynemouth. This involved a steep climb then a mainly flat run along the coast going through Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, through Spanish City (as mentioned in Tunnel of love by Dire Straits) and finishing at St. Mary’s Lighthouse. This race has been described as one of the most scenic in the UK.
Fortunately the weather was good in that it was dry, but we did have to contend with a bracing headwind coming from the sea. As in previous races I had lots of
remarks from other runners mainly “yee’ve came a laang way pet” as they had all noticed my Carn Runner’s running top.
Best regards
Margaret