The Great North Run

21 Aug 2007

I'm off up to Newcastle at the end of September to take part in the Great North Run. Having not spent anytime up there I was wondering where the decent pubs etc are as I will be going out on the Toon afterwards to celebrate.
Any suggestions will be appreciated

22 Aug 2007

many many places to have a good night out in newcastle...there's the bigg market..where most people seem to go(but has/had a reputation for trouble,never been for years but a good night)..there's the gate where all the pubs/restaurants are indoors,and there's a cinema in there aswell...there's also the pink triangle which is the gay area of newcastle near the train station we've been there a few times and there has been 4 socials there from the north east chatroom,never seen any trouble there.
hope thats of some help.

22 Aug 2007

Thanks very much that is a help. Not sure whether I will be able to enjoy a good night out having run 13 miles but I'll give it a go

22 Aug 2007

Good luck with the run Spongebob smile

:)

22 Aug 2007

yup good luck.
hope it all goes well for you.

22 Aug 2007

Good luck Spongebob biggrin

I did this race in October 2006, it was a fabulous day, and a day I shall remember for a long time to come! It has put a smile on my face just reading this thread!
I did not drink afterwards as I came home, so I can't help you out! But remember to still take on the water after the race if you are going to drink a wee drum or two!
Plus a little foot note ....its more of an up hill road race in the first few miles than most would say, so take it easy at the beginning! (although you maybe a season running and already know this)!
Come ran or shine I hope you have a brilliant day, good luck!

22 Aug 2007

Good luck with the run Spongebob....have a real fun time, and enjoy the socialising afterwards. lol

23 Aug 2007

Quote by maidenfair
Good luck Spongebob
I did this race in October 2006, it was a fabulous day, and a day I shall remember for a long time to come! It has put a smile on my face just reading this thread!
I did not drink afterwards as I came home, so I can't help you out! But remember to still take on the water after the race if you are going to drink a wee drum or two!
Plus a little foot note ....its more of an up hill road race in the first few miles than most would say, so take it easy at the beginning! (although you maybe a season running and already know this)!
Come ran or shine I hope you have a brilliant day, good luck!

Have to be honest I am far from a seasoned runner. Only agreed to do it as part of a drunken bet and with me doing some great work for charity I have to prove the doubters wrong and earn some money for 2 deserving causes

1 Oct 2007

Well I have returned from Newcastle, slightly stiff and slightly sore (And not in a good way) but managed to complete the course and raise over £500 for charity.
Despite the pain it was a lot of fun and I think I might even do it again next year

1 Oct 2007

Well done !!!!!!!!!!

1 Oct 2007

Well done!
Nola x

1 Oct 2007

Well done!

1 Oct 2007

top grade Spongie!!!!
though did I see a lot of your little cousins discarded by the wayside with all the water bottles?
the horror!
lp

1 Oct 2007

Quote by Spongebob
Well I have returned from Newcastle, slightly stiff and slightly sore (And not in a good way) but managed to complete the course and raise over £500 for charity.
Despite the pain it was a lot of fun and I think I might even do it again next year

Wow great! Well done and congrats on raising so much for charity! :smile:

1 Oct 2007

am in awe of anyone who does this sort of thing worship

:thumbup: especialy for charity as i cannt even run for the bus without getting out of breath lol. well done you and have a few more celebrations on your achievment :cheers: