BROKEN by The Great North Run 2023 | GNR 2023

[@kwaruns]

What you said in the video is a fair reflection on how I felt! Far too hot, struggled all the way and was glad to see the finish. Could have stopped several times. Spoke to you Kayleigh just before 12 miles. Must have been similar time I was caught in your photo. Well done both of you. I hated it so much I’ve signed up for another 3 years 🙈

[@those2runners]

Massive well done mate, it was good to see you 😊 great effort on getting it done, it was tough. And thank you! We’ve signed up for 3 years too 😂😂

[@DeeJay_78]

Massive congrats to you both guys on getting it done. 1.44 and 1.54 are superb times, you should both be mega proud. Never been so glad not to have signed up! Haven't done it since 2017 and really wanna give it another go, but it's always a hot weekend. This one was especially hot though! I know a few that have vowed never again, probs until the ballot opens again haha! Massive well done again and hope to see you soon x

[@those2runners]

Aw thank you mate, we appreciate it! I still love it, it’s one of the best races in terms of atmosphere! We’ve both signed up for the 3 year’s membership 😂😂 so it can’t have scarred us that much! 🤣 thanks for watching and yes, hopefully catch up soon!

[@scullninio1983]

I was lucky enough to be in the car just before that rain came down. Even met Sir Mo on the way back to the car aswell.

[@those2runners]

Yeah that rain was epic! Ah amazing - Sir Mo is a legend! I’d love to meet him

[@jonm7505]

Well done to you both! Great video, really captures how tough the run is, and how great the support and atmosphere is. I struggled with that heat, and I couldn't even go under 2 hours. What a scorcher.

[@those2runners]

Thank you! Well done to you too, it was tough but we got through 🙌🏻

[@helenlamb9453]

Love the running channel. Looks seriously baddass. I can totally get on board with the coffee and cake thing x

[@those2runners]

Haha aw thanks for finding us and watching Helen 😃 we appreciate it!

[@jaynecummins6243]

Absolutely fabulous, you two,in difficult conditions. Nice to hear Rachel's dulcet voice stating she hated it.

[@those2runners]

Thank you Jayne! ♥️ Rachel really hated it - then signed up for the next 3 years! 😂

[@jaynecummins6243]

@keeponrunninguk of course she did 😄 That's runners for you !!!

[@those2runners]

@@jaynecummins6243 true! 😂😂

[@jonathanlawson2725]

I ran this and I didn’t mind the heat, was doing it for charity with others so went into the race quite far at the back knowing I wouldn’t get a PB. The after race rain totally ruined the day for me, metro flooded and mile long queue to get a bus out of there. Third time I’d ran the GNR and vowed it would be my last. Probably end up doing it again this year for charity.

[@those2runners]

The weather was quite apocalyptic!! You’ll have to let us know if you run it again, we’ll be there again this year 😃

[@AVS_uk]

Incredible thunder storm drama. Well done on completing the run in all that sun and heat

[@those2runners]

Thanks so much 😃 it was quite the day 😂😅

[@nathanbaker1727]

Congrats on getting round, and a great time given the conditions. That was my 4th GNR and by far the toughest one. Went out at goal pace and decided it wasn't worth it after 4/5 miles. Never seen that many people walking or worse on a GNR, stopped to help some guy out who was about to collapse at around mile 9. Always the next race.

[@those2runners]

Well done to you too Nathan, and good on you for helping others, you’re definitely right, there’s always another one! Thanks for taking the time to watch and well done for getting it done 😊

[@MIKECHENDERSON1]

Good Job on getting it done, you both beat my time. I managed a PB of 1.55.16 which was a 5 minute quicker then my previous best time. I was doing OK until I hit the outskirts of South Shields. I was battling through the heat and an aching knee but I think seeing so many runners flaked out on the ground surrounded by St John's ambulance people messed with my head a bit and I mentally gave up. Up to then I had managed to keep my legs running but took the decision to run-walk for a bit. Once I got to the front the amazing support along that last mile kept me running over the line. Amazing support as ever, but I do wish the had easier tops on the water bottles they were passing out lol

[@those2runners]

Well done to you too Mike 👏 any sort of PB in those conditions is commendable 🙌🏻 Chris saw lots of people struggling, luckily, I didn’t see any of that as I think it might’ve thrown me off too. I hope everyone was okay! I agree about the water bottles 😂

[@eddiegaul1903]

Way to get it done. I saw the post race weather on Cole Running's channel. Looked awful. Amazing how it went from insanely hot to cold / damp. Ran a half marathon myself last weekend. Started at 8500 feet elevation and ended at 5500. My quads were smashed and the last 2 miles felt like Chris's experience. You guys both had fantastic times given the conditions though.

[@those2runners]

Thank you Eddie and massive well done on yours too, that’s some elevation! Yeah we watched Cole’s, I think he got hit by the weather more than we did, luckily we live nearby so had a car parked near the finish, as lots of people were stuck without transport out of there! Thanks for the continued support 😊

[@geoffclarke3796]

Well done guys that must have been tough. I live in London and on the Sunday of the GNR I foolishly didn't get out for my long run until late morning and bailed out after an hour as felt dreadful. That weekend, locally we had the hottest September days since 1949 so no wonder it was tough. A shame the GNR couldn't have started earlier when it might have been a little cooler.

[@those2runners]

Thanks Geoff - you did right, the heat is not to be messed with! It’s always a shame when it lands on race day, so the only choice was to try and be sensible. Thank you for watching and hope you weren’t too bad after running in the blistering heat! 😊

[@deansummerton2577]

Well done both. It was really tough conditions. Waiting in the pen for a long time in the sun and then running in the heat too...wow! There were so many people fainting and needing oxygen on the side that to finish safely was so important. My girlfriend and I got round in 2.28 😊

[@those2runners]

Thank you Dean 😊 and massive well done to you both! You’re absolutely right - safety was certainly key for this one! Thanks so much for watching!

[@RolfSjdal-zq6jc]

That was some truly insane weather conditions in one day! Must have been a challenge driving back home? Very well done in the race with wise decisions made by the both of you!

[@those2runners]

Aw thank you - was definitely the right decision to take it slow! The drive back wasn’t too bad for us, luckily we’d left our car near the finish line so go out okay 😊 I know a lot of people struggled though!

[@davidbishop9890]

Well done guys 💪🏻

[@those2runners]

Thank you mate 😊 always appreciate a cheer from you at Heworth!

[@kpj108]

Well done you two. Tough conditions on the day. You both did great, I don't know how you ran that and filmed Chris. I commend you. I loved every second of it and can't wait to do it again next year in cooler conditions though. 🥵

[@those2runners]

Thanks mate! Well done on that amazing PB! 🙌🏻

[@kendrajohnson6535]

Hats off to you both! I went for a walk in Durham at the same time as the GNR started and had to stay in the woods due to the heat. There's no way I could have run even 5 metres!

[@those2runners]

Thank you Kendra we appreciate it! It was tough in the heat, but always a fun race 😊. Hope you enjoyed the walk all the same 😃

[@Tonyr2]

I did The Big Half the week before GNR and it was a tad warm to say the least. Ended up running my slowest half in forever and I walked...and I never stop running ever until this race. Don't underestimate the massive affect heat has on your performance.

[@those2runners]

You’re right Tony it’s so true, safety first in these situations! Well done for completing it 👏☺️ and thanks for watching and commenting 😃

[@GC-we7xo]

First GNR for me, wanted

[@those2runners]

Wow that’s an amazing effort! Well done mate, a great time in those conditions! Massive well done 👏 and thank you! We’ve signed up for the membership too! 😂

[@geoffh2560]

Yep I was disappointed with my time this year, due to that hot weather in the first half. Well done for resisting the urge to walk!

[@those2runners]

You completed it Geoff and that’s all that matters! I think lots of people were disappointed with their times this year, but there’ll be others! Thanks for watching and well done for getting it done 👏

[@daniel11902]

Well done to you both! Another Great video 👍 it really captured how tough the run was on Sunday. and how great the atmosphere was, was really scary seeing how many people needed emergency help, really hope everyone was ok 🙏. I struggled with that heat it was unbearable. But managed to get around in 1:55:35. 10 minutes slower than last year but I had fun 😊.

[@those2runners]

Thank you mate 😊 you did really well 👏 most people I’ve spoken to were a little slower this year! The atmosphere was amazing 🙌🏻. Tough one ticked off!

[@jamesadamson7821]

Half marathon PB 1.46. Came into GNR with sub 1.45 training. Blew up at 5 miles and ended up with 2.20. Gutted but know many others in the same boat, or even worse! Running in 23 degrees heat is not my cup of tea!

[@those2runners]

You did amazing getting to the end - it was such a tough day! Well done for finishing and don’t worry, you’ll get that 1.45 in a much cooler race! Thanks for watching and well done for getting it done 👏

[@MarcsCorinthians]

Well done to you both. I was glad that the pressure was off for me when I saw the forecasts! Just used it as a practice at target marathon pace for next month Biblical was the word I have used to describe the post race storm too 😂

[@those2runners]

Well done to you too Marc, even running at marathon pace must’ve felt difficult! The weather was like the end of the world! 😂

[@amandaterry1964]

My 7th and final GNR and because I've lost my mojo, I walked it all (04:08:25) and I got caught in that horrendous downpour on the Prince Edward Road (mile 11). We had to walk on the path going down towards the Coast Road and there it had flooded and it was up to my calves! No medal placed around my kneck this year but I understand why not and, they had run out of medium t-shirts so I've had to make do with a large one. I was grateful for that foil blanket though!

[@those2runners]

Well done Amanda for getting it done - you completed it under horrific weather conditions so well done for seeing it through 👏 such a shame about your medal and t-shirt, but we’re so glad you got back safely in those conditions. Thanks for watching and massive well done 👏 😊

[@racedayrunning]

The heat was brutal as were the hills. Decent time none the less!

[@those2runners]

It was a tough one that’s for sure! Thank you so much and thanks for watching! Congrats to you too! 😃

[@louiseking9726]

Hi, I was initially disappointed at my time 2.14 but on reflection I was happy at my placing in those conditions at 55. Heat was immense.

[@those2runners]

That’s an amazing effort in those conditions, massive well done 👏 the heat was the worst I’ve known it in the 6 times I’ve ran it! Thanks for watching and a huge well done on a great time 😃

[@louiseking9726]

@@those2runners I’m sorry I forgot to congratulate you both, amazing effort and loved watching your race, felt it with you!!

[@those2runners]

@@louiseking9726 aw thank you! No problem at all - we’re so glad you enjoyed the video 😃

[@swimrunmatt]

to answer your question "how did you cope with the heat", my answer is that I didn't. I wilted badly, and ran my slowest ever half marathon. then to top it off, I got stuck in South Shields when the metro was closed due to the flooding, took me over 4 hours to get back into Newcastle to my car - I certainly won't forget this event in a hurry!

[@those2runners]

Wow Matt - that’s tough! I heard lots of people struggled to get back! Well done for getting through it though, it was a hard one this year!

[@carolynelewis1616]

Well done It was a tough one, I wasn't keen.

[@those2runners]

It was tough!!! Well done to you too Carolyne and thank you 😊

[@johnjones65]

4:38 RIP anyone wearing headphones

[@those2runners]

😂 my apologies!

[@scullninio1983]

I wear 1, so can hear surroundings aswell