MO FARAH AIMING FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE GNR VICTORIES

Mo Farah will use the 39th Simplyhealth Great North Run, on September 8, for his build-up in defending his Chicago Marathon title on Sunday October 13.

He will attempt to be the first runner to notch up six consecutive victories in the GNR.  Last year, in the race from Newcastle to South Shields, he recorded 59.26 before beating the European marathon record with 2.05.11 at Chicago

Mo Farah Aiming For 6 Consecutive Gnr Victories.