Yes it’s that time of year again and nearly 5000 runners toed the start line on Newcastle’s Quayside last night.
As the Blaydon Race, held since 1981, celebrated Geordie culture by running as close as possible to the route described in Geordie Ridley’s 1862 iconic song,The Blaydon Races.
I probably started a little to near the front for my current fitness level but not close enough to see the leaders steam off ahead. However I maintained a steady pace and accepted the fact that there were plenty of faster runners who wouldn’t be staying behind me for long.
Having suffered a cold wind blowing down the Tyne as we waited for the start, conditions didn’t seem to bad as we got underway and Gateshead’s Calum Johnson scorched to a 27.45 victory for the 5.9 mile course.
Morpeth Harriers completed the podium finishers with Carl Avery (28.17) and Finn Brodie (28.19). The women’s race was won by Sale Harrier, Sonia Samuels (31.31). Followed by Jasmine Wood 32.47) and Molly Pace (34.04).
Meanwhile, at a more leisurely pace - not that it felt that way mind - I completed the course in 44.29.
Thanks to Eddie for video and Francesca for her photos
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