I got here about 11 and the room wasn't going to be ready until 2, so I spent a few hours wandering the streets in a largely aimless fashion, with my luggage over my shoulder. After 3 hours of that, I was a bit knackered and got into my room at last with a bit of relief.
A quick check to make sure I could get online, and a couple of short messages to loved ones and it was back out again to try to find the official pasta party. If you're doing a charity run there IS such a thing as a free lunch. I did find it, and god, what a setting! It was at the Sage building, next to the Millennium Bridge. It was packed with other runners and their families and while I was there we even got a pep talk from Mara Yamauchi!!! Very exciting.
So I'm fuelled and tired and certain I will sleep tonight, despite the proximity of the train tracks. I really love Newcastle so far. Incredibly friendly people and the crowds for the Junior runs were immense. The weather today is pretty much perfect for running and for spectating. It's a bit of a shame it doesn't seem likely to stay like this for tomorrow, but I'm sure people will be out lining the course. That's especially important to me this time, as I have no 'home support' up here with me, so will be relying on having my name on my vest to get a few cheers on the way round.
Some pics from my meandering this afternoon follow. There really are some amazing bits of architecture and views within a few minutes of the hotel.
Keep everything crossed for me tomorrow!!!
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