Graet North Run 2003 - Who's doing it?

[El Gordo]

Great stuff, Nigel. That must be the most elaborate excuse in history. I wouldn't worry -- I daresay there'll be several thousand in your wake as you cross the finishing line. Almost certainly including me...

Thanks for your mail. Yes, it would be good to meet up for a beer afterwards. I'm staying at the Premier Lodge in Gateshead over the weekend, including the Sunday night, so I won't be hurrying away after the event. I presume you're returning the same evening?

From the discussions on the RW forums, a lot of people are planning to meet up at the Sand Dancer pub afterwards. Does anyone know if this is a reasonable place to rendezvous, or will it be way too crowded?

I'll be wearing the NEW, bright yellow, "V-Team" Hal Higdon cap, ready to award to the slowest runner from our group. It arrived this morning, as did my ticket for the Newcastle v Bolton match.

How naff would it be to wear my special marathon singlet with ANDY on the front? I wouldn't get away with it in an Olympic trial, but I thought the GNR might be more forgiving about these sartorial indiscretions.

Ian - what are your plans? Anyone else around here doing the GNR who fancies a beer at the end?

Let us know.

Cheers

Andy