Start

'Communication was great from Shelter leading up to the race – fantastic!'
Sean Cooper

Mile 1

' What a day, it was like having a party every few miles – fantastic atmosphere and music and encouragement, brilliant!'
Guy Hutchins

Mile 2

‘Crossing the Tyne Bridge with thousands of other runners was definitely the highlight of the Great North Run for me. The atmosphere was electric!’
Tom Raymond, runner

Mile 3

‘It’s become a proud event for the local area, with a really good atmosphere.’
James Dawson, runner

Mile 4

‘It was a pleasure to feel as though I have done a small amount to help others less fortunate than my self and to assist such a great team with their fantastic work’
Guy Hutchins

Mile 5

‘I really liked the race packs that Shelter sent through and it was really useful that there was a team contact number for over the race weekend.’
Rosaling Vandyke, runner

Mile 6

‘I found the communication from Shelter really good. We had lots of emails and phone calls that helped us organise and spur on our fundraising.’
James Dawson

Mile 7

‘It was an amazing day, a great experience and the Shelter team made it even better!’
Mark Gibson

Mile 8

‘Really good atmosphere and people providing sweets and drinks really helped. ’
James Dawson

Mile 9

‘The best point was towards the 9th mile, real community atmosphere. We had 15-20 volunteers. You feel very, very proud to be part of something that makes a difference.’
Maxine Banforth, volunteer

Mile 10

‘Everyone was so enthusiastic and supportive which made running the Great North Run more enjoyable and memorable!’
John Nolan, runner

Mile 11

The last 3 miles will always stick in my mind. That really long climb uphill at mile 11 it was tough: I mean really tough; but I can remember laughing through gritted teeth at a local guy shouting encouragement and waving his can of beer!’
Guy Hutchins

Mile 12

‘Mile 12 was a pleasure, downhill heading towards the sea, all the pain in your legs just faded away.’

‘What a day, it was like having a party every few miles – fantastic atmosphere and music and encouragement, brilliant!’
Shelter runner

Mile 13

‘Finally the big one, mile 13 along the seafront, it seemed endless but then so did the support of the crowds; it was magic, even in the pelting rain the crowds must have been 10 deep.’
Guy Hutchins

The Shelter reception was brilliant. I had my knee massaged, food and drink - everything I needed.’
Sean Cooper, runner

Finish

‘Crossing the line I remember feeling such a sense of achievement and pride, not just for completing the run, but because I ran it for Shelter and the people they represent.’

Guy Hutchins