for the region independently valued at £36 million.A TV highlights programme goes out to more than 60 countries.It takes 37 double-decker buses to transport runners' baggage to the finish of the Bupa Great North Run.Race sponsor Bupa will give away over 1,050kg

Where Newcastle-upon-Tyne When September 18, 2011 First Man Martin Mathathi 58:56 First Woman Lucy Kabuu 1:07:06 Last Finisher 4:26:18 No. of Finishers 37482It was a chilly start to the 31st Bupa Great North run and with a forecast for a light

The 54,000-strong crowd of runners at the start of their half-marathon adventure.

:108:009:009:5010:25-10:4011:25-11:402:158:159:2010:1010:45-11:0011:45-12:002:208:309:4010:3011:05-11:2012:05-12:202:258:4510:0010:5011:25-11:4012:25-12:402:309:0010:2011:1511:45-12:0012:45-13:00Speedwork does not all have to be done on the track

If you're running this year's BUPA Great North Run, come and join the RUNNER'S WORLD team aboard the The Queen of Scandinavia for some comfort, coaching and camaraderie. Many hotels in and around Newcastle are already booked up for the October race

Here are the schedules for the pace groups for the Robin Hood Half-Marathon.RUNNER’S WORLD will have pace groups of 1:30, 1:45, 2:00 and 2:15 at the race.Refer to the pace charts for exact speeds.1:30 pace | 1:45 pace | Beginner's pacePace Chart

Here are the schedules for the pace groups for the Robin Hood Half-Marathon. RUNNER’S WORLD will have pace groups of 1:30, 1:45, 2:00 and 2:15 at the race. Refer to the pace charts for exact speeds.1:30 pace | 1:45 pace | Beginner's pacePace Chart

Here are the schedules for the pace groups for the Robin Hood Half-Marathon.RUNNER’S WORLD will have pace groups of 1:30, 1:45, 2:00 and 2:15 at the race.Refer to the pace charts for exact speeds.1:30 pace | 1:45 pace | Beginner's pacePace Chart

what I was hoping for but it is still a new PB, and the fastest I’ve ever run! Read more (Updated 06/10/08)Sue Thompson (aka Pleased of Higham) Finish Time: 1:46:04 (Target time - 1:45) Sue says: The clock said 1:45:59 when I crossed the line

crew have a memorable experience too with this handy guide to sneaking the best views, soaking up the atmosphere and escaping the bedlam after.A Great North WeekendMake sure your Great North Run weekend runs like clockwork by following our guide