I won’t be doing the Great North Run this year, which is disappointing. Entry is through a ballot and it’s the luck of the draw. It’s a shame, because of those half marathons I did last year, I enjoyed Newcastle the most. That’s partly because it’s home ground for me, partly because of the amazing people of the North East, but also because it’s such a good course and more wheelchair-friendly than most.

The final stretch, leading down to and along the coast is beautiful and was surprisingly emotional for me. Better luck next year, I hope.

It’s a shame, but can’t be helped. The good news is that I’ll definitely be doing:

• Birmingham: 7th May

• Derby: 4th June

• Great Scottish Run: 4th October

• Manchester: 15th October

And I’ll almost certainly squeeze in another one somewhere. And/or various 10Ks

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