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7 September 2014 at 12:49pm Great North Run in pictures A Red Arrows escort for runners across the Tyne Bridge Credit: Scott Heppell/NOVA International Handout/PA Wire. Thousands set off on the road to South Shields Credit: ITV Tyne Tees Crowds wave the runners on from the road bridge Credit: ITV Tyne Tees Early stages - the hardest part is yet to come Credit: ITV Tyne Tees The sun shining on the runners Credit: ITV Tyne Tees Last updated Sun 7 Sep 2014 Read more 34 updates The Great North Run 2014 Sport Great North Run Share Tweet Reddit
First British Men's elite winner since 1985 A half-marathon personal best for Mo Farah and a new women's record, set in this year's Great North Run.
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