In its 31st year, the Great North Run was broadcast live on BBC television and radio and is known as the world’s most popular half marathon road running event. Previous winners of the race include Olympic medallists Paula Radcliffe, Liz McColgan, Sonia O’Sullivan and Haile Gebrselassie.

Donations to MacMillan Cancer Support are still accepted after the event has taken place. So if you would like to give money to this worthy cause, please visit www.justgiving.com/michael-james-philbin.In its 31st year, the Great North Run was broadcast live on BBC television and radio and is known as the world’s most popular half marathon road running event. Previous winners of the race include Olympic medallists Paula Radcliffe, Liz McColgan, Sonia O’Sullivan and Haile Gebrselassie.

Donations to MacMillan Cancer Support are still accepted after the event has taken place. So if you would like to give money to this worthy cause, please visit www.justgiving.com/michael-james-philbin.