Great North Run
Thousands of runners took part in the great North Run on 15th September.
Realising a dream: the former sprinter taking on the Great North Run
The Paralympic gold medallist Hazel Robson grew up watching the Great North Run. As a sprinter, she was never able to take part in the long distance event.
Last summer, the Wearside runner retired. That has given her the opportunity to fulfil her Great North Run dream.
Watch Lucy Taylor's report here:
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