Joe McElderry: "It's a great atmosphere"
Geordie pop star Joe McElderry was among the 55,000 runners who lined up for the 32nd BUPA Great North Run.
Athletes back GNR runners
Olympic and Paralympic heroes have spoken to ITV Tyne Tees about the BUPA Great North Run and how they admire those taking part.
Celebrities support the GNR
From Team GB to The Only Way Is Essex, celebrities are taking to Twitter to say 'good luck' to runners.
Thousands take part in the Great North Run 2012
Double Olympic champion Mo Farah started the race