The Great North Run 2024 Vlog! My first time running the biggest half marathon in the world!

[@BillyBobJoeSnr]

The GNR is an experience and a half. I love it because it really brings out the best of the northern east, they're some of the friendliest people you come ever meet. The crowds really make the whole thing worth it. South Shields has a great beach, so next time you should have a stroll along the sands before heading back into the city. Top tip is to hydrate the day before not at the start line...the number of inexperienced runners struggle with holding it in until the race starts. And you've seen the queues. You can do quick times but you need to be one of the faster runners, ie sub 1:50 as everyone is moving quickly. I'm still debating whether to do it again next year which would my fifth time, it's so much fun.

[@thristytothrive]

@@BillyBobJoeSnr thanks for sharing 🥳 will definitely plan on seeing South Shields next time! 🥰 so glad you’ve also enjoyed the GNR 🥳💫

[@BillyBobJoeSnr]

@@thristytothrive As I get older and slower the atmosphere becomes more important. Manchester next month may be my last attempt at sub 1:45. But I've never been tempted to take on a full marathon as it seems to be really stressful physically and emotionally for most. Yet I know someone and she loves them especially ultra trails. Good luck with the 42.2km...remember it about the finish line not the finish time.

[@thristytothrive]

Good luck for manchester! I hope you too can enjoy it all on the day too… I love that last sentence you wrote right there! Finish lines, not finish times ☺️ I’m super humble in knowing the marathon is no joke, and you’re right about the training part too! 🎢 😅 so finishing will be a privilege! And enjoying it and finishing 42.2 has to be the aim for me! Putting ourselves in these scenarios where we’re challenging ourselves, pushing and putting one foot in-front of the other is the real win! 🥰 and THAT should be celebrated! 💫

[@janetbradford2026]

Thank you for this great Vlog it conveys a lot about this enormous running experience!! It was my first time at the GNR as well, & I totally agree that it is the best experience ever!! I actually live in Portugal & I have to admit that every race I have done since always seems to come up short.... there is just no comparison to the GNR. ❤

[@janetbradford2026]

Thank you Newcastle for the best day ❤❤❤ I have never experienced support like it ever❤❤❤

[@thristytothrive]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jane, it's so nice that you had such an amazing experience at the Great North Run! 😍 Wow Portugal! That is awesome :) ... An excuse to come back to Newcastle and do it again next year?! :) ... maybe with some nicer weather this time! hehe! 😂🥰

[@craighall9282]

Hope you enjoyed my city!

[@thristytothrive]

Got so much love for newcastle and the locals 🥹✨🙌🏻💫 !!

[@craighall9282]

@@thristytothrive i actually remember speaking to you on the walk up to the start line - and then you overtook me at about mile 8 - smiling your head off 😂 looked like you enjoyed the whole event

[@thristytothrive]

@@craighall9282 nooooo wayyyy! Haha!!! 🥹I DIDNT THINK THE INTERNET WAS THIS SMALL! 😅 🤣 Honestly, The great north run has been on my BUCKETLIST forever and I think you’re right, 🤣 i probably WAS SMILING FOR 13 MILES! 🥹 haha! Loved every second 🥹

[@craighall9282]

@@thristytothrive haha aye the internet isn’t that big is it 😂 glad you enjoyed the day - was far too cold at the start for me!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Well done. It was a soggy one. 🙈

[@thristytothrive]

a little bit soggy! haha! Hope you had the best time! :)