Look Good, Run Good.... by jamieB

Alright? Okay? It has been a while and it's too difficult to tell you about how I've been since the GNR but things are getting better and you have to smile through it.  Now, let's get the puns out of the way. There are no puns, I have nothing that is SPOTTY but as tradition dictates I have to publish My SPOTY.  Not the heroes you see on TV but the heroes in my life, and maybe yours.  I'm not badwagon jumping, I've done this each year and although I've not been posting, I have been watching you.

So here goes....

Driver of the Year: AndyB

Andy dove me to Newcastle; picking me up very early; ran a very good half marathon; drove me back to Manchester.  He keeps on going, he has a good engine and he has stop/start technology.  He also put up with me for at least five hours in a car.  He deserves the first award of the night.

Superperson of the Year: TinaM

Much has been made of the lack of women in the real SPOTY.  Tina is amazing.  If you think of the hardest, toughest schedules you have done, then think again.  Tina seems to exist to train and her results show that hardwork, dedication and talent equals success.  Tina also wins the Overeas SPOTY for the fifth year running.

Run like you stole something: AlisonW

She didn't do it, she didn't take the bus and we lost her. She moaned like hell but she was only joking(?).  She harassed Gordon Burns and she always looks good (after running good) at the finish.

Celebrity of the Year: Sue Barker

In the continuing absence of TISM and Vicky Pendleton getting the restraining order, it has to be Sue.  She's in Salford a bit more and she loves me.  She asks me not to sing Devil Woman or Wired for Sound during our special moments.

The Simon Doyle International Simon Doyle award for Journalists: Simon Doyle

I just love what he wrote, what he said to me and how he sees things.

Never stop telling people they can do it award: JohnF

He comments and tells you you can do it.  An honest voice of Reason.

And so we come to the most prestigious award of the night, My SPOTY.  The award is modelled on my SPOTY and will be appreciated by my winner although each and everyone of you, in line with local council regulations, is a winner.  He's why he's My SPOTY:

"During times of deep disappear you are always there.  You dealt with things that I couldn’t deal with if they happened to me.  You encouraged me and everyone who knows you this year despite dealing with massive things.  You pushed me and asked questions of me to help me find myself and to run free once more.  You rubbed my back when I was sick at the GMR.  Despite what you had to deal with you did it with a smile on your face and you inspired the people around you to do better.  And to top it all you are doing it again in 2012.  I value your friendship and treasure our photo together, which I think, Alison took.  You are my hero and idol.  You are Mick6…."

So there it is.  I'm upset about there not being more women because I prefer women but I think someone in Salford got miffed that there weren't more men in the 2011 Great British Bake Off.

Have a great 2012.  If I didn't mention you, I'm sorry.  I still love you very much.  See you in 2012 for more fun...x