I popped over to Gateshead yesterday to try to walk the Great North 10k. I went a bit wrong at the beginning, and didn't walk all to the end but I got a good feel for the area's hills and flats. It was hot and sunny. It is not hot and sunny today. It will not be hot and sunny tomorrow either. :(
Right now I'm having a lazy afternoon with a DVD of Tamara Drewe and a pot of green tea with mint while I wait for my parents to arrive for dinner. They're staying over and will be cheering me on at the race tomorrow. :)
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Here are some photos of the route of the run
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| Beautiful Gateshead International Stadium Industrial Park. |
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| The Millenium Bridge over the Tyne |
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| The Baltic art gallery |
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| The Sage |
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| Sculpture on the banks of the Tyne. |
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It's a good idea to walk the route beforehand, it's something I didn't do before my 10k and I was a bit surprised by the hills!
ReplyDeleteTamara Drewe is good - I liked it anyway :-)
I'm glad I walked it, it's useful to prepare for the hills and also how to get there and away.
ReplyDeleteI've just finish Tamara Drewe and I really enjoyed it. I was gripped by the end. :)