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Why Have 1.5 Million People Run This Race?
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Join Anna as she takes on the Great North Run 2025 - one of the biggest and most iconic races in the world. It’s a nostalgic return to the city where she lived and worked early in her career and where she first discovered her love for running.
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00:00 Welcome to the Great North Run
00:13 Race Legacy & Participant Stories
01:45 Why We Run: Personal Motivations
02:36 Running for Loved Ones & Charities
03:48 Connection to Newcastle & Race Atmosphere
05:19 Training, Challenges & Comebacks
06:49 Mental Health and Running
07:46 Preparing for the Chicago Marathon
08:14 Pushing Limits Post-Baby
09:22 Spectator Support & Final Stretch Drama
10:12 Race Reflections & Family Support
11:05 Finish Line and Personal Achievements
11:50 Looking Ahead: Marathon Confidence
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12 minutes.
