– and that's with three weeks still to go until race day.The thread glitters with pearls of wisdom from RW members who've run the GNR before. There's also advice from runners who live in the Newcastle and Gateshead area, from others who have run half

my motivation', it's not easy to find all the best nuggets of wisdom. So we've done it for you. They're in no particular order, because different tips will work for different runners – but you're guaranteed to find something here to get you out

of ultra running, or you're currently training for your first, now's the time to share the benefit of your wisdom. Just how far should you push it – and where on earth do you find the time?"I want to attempt my first ultra in February, but can't find any