This weekend marked 45 years of the Great North Run, with OD's taking to the roads of the North east to raise funds and awareness for charities close to their hearts.

Michael Oliver (S,1984) first ran the famous route in 1988 and, by his own admission, hated it. After taking 25 years away from the event, Michael returned in 2010 and has completed every Great North Run since.

Meanwhile, Oliver Sullivan (P, 2021) took on this year's challenge in support of the Matt Hampson Foundation, helping raise funds for the charity's work supporting those affected by serious sporting injury.

Well done to Michael, Oliver and all our ODs who took part.