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Andrew, Andrew and Katie

Knutsford Guardian chief reporter Andrew McCreaddie, his sister Katie McCreaddie and former deputy editor Andrew Moores are taking part in the 13.1-mile Great North Run in September.
The team wants to raise £1,000 for Bliss and the amazing work it does for babies who are born too soon.
Click on one of the training blog posts below to read how they're getting on and why they're taking part. You can also comment on the articles.
Please help us raise money by CLICKING HERE for our JustGiving page.

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Why do the Great North Run?

Posted on 10:34am Friday 21st August 2009

THERE’S only a month before the Great North Run and the nerves are stating to set in now. But there are so many fantastic things about the event to make someone want to do it.

Andrew McCreaddie »

Half marathon running - what to wear?

Posted on 11:04am Wednesday 29th July 2009

What do you wear while running? Do you go for fashionable or practical? I did the Great North Run three times in the same worn out old standard trainers. This year's purchase of a pair of real running trainers was the best buy I've made.

Andrew McCreaddie »

How do you find time for training?

Posted on 9:56am Wednesday 15th July 2009

I DON’T know how people doing a full marathon manage to fit the training in. I’m struggling to do enough to complete half the distance.

Andrew McCreaddie »

What's the best running music?

Posted on 5:46pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

I’m sure it’s a question all fun runners ask themselves. Do you go for the Rocky theme tune or something a bit less cheesy?

Andrew McCreaddie »

It's a bit hot for training

Posted on 10:17am Wednesday 1st July 2009

So our training has started, but it's slightly too hot to go running straight after a day's work on the Knutsford Guardian.

Andrew McCreaddie »

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