Martin Mathathi breaks the Great North Run record

I'd love to take part in the Great North Run. It possibly the UK race I most want to run. However, by achilles tendon is taking forever to heal, so I am still out of action as far as running is concerned. One good thing about this is that I get to watch the events in comfort. And, with a new course record, this year's Great North Run was very much worth seeing.

Kenyan runner, Martin Mathathi, was first man over the finish line.With a time of 58 minutes 56 seconds, Mathathi become one of only 6 men to finish a half marathon in under 59 minutes. Absolutely outstanding! And I would never have seen it if I had been there running.

I'm still hopeful I'll be there one day. With a bit of luck, and a lot of stretching, I'm optimistic about being able to start running again soon. Maybe starting on a few 5Ks and working up to longer races. And if I'm up for it, and get in the ballot, next year's Great North Run. Here's hoping.