Great North Run
Thousands of runners took part in the great North Run on 15th September.
Thousands of runners took part in the great North Run on 15th September.
World champion and olympic gold medallist Mo Farah is just one of a number of athletes who have started their Great North Run race.
He is taking part in the 13.1 mile course along with Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebreselassie.
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