Blue Square At The Great North Run, Newcastle

G-CFXL, Exclusive Balloonings' Blue Square regular balloon was tethered today at the Great North Run in Newcastle.

Around 54,000 people took part in the 30th running of the worlds' largest half marathon. Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie was the winner of the mens elite race in a time of under one hour whilst Berhane Adere won the womens race.

Pictures Richard Gahan.