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Who is Brendan Foster?

Brendan Foster is a former Olympic long-distance runner and the founder of the Great North Run. His insights are valuable because he has a deep understanding of the event's history and evolution. His comments in the story highlight the significant increase in young runners.

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Great North Run sees big increase in young runners under 25

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