The Pride 10k Run - 6.21 miles / 10 km, 51'13''

What a day! I completed the Pride 10k run in Victoria Park this morning. The weather was perfect - sunny but not too warm. I met up with my friends who were also running beforehand, as well as my parents who had come along to watch. My grandmother sadly passed away on Thursday and although I am very sad I wanted to keep running for her, as I think about her and about my other relatives and friends a lot when I'm running (it gives me time to think about lots of things). I think it also did my Mum good to have a day away from home and the upset that she's having at the moment.

I thoroughly enjoyed the race. The course is three laps of Victoria Park, is very flat and on tarmac paths, so is a good fast race. Consequently, I managed to knock 59 seconds off my previous PB! My final time was 51 minutes 13 seconds and I am so pleased with that.

I really enjoyed the run, it was very well organised and had a really proud atmosphere. Being able to take part in sport and also be proud of my identity means a lot to me. These last few weeks have reminded me of how much I enjoy running and I will definitely be re-joining my running club's training runs from now on. I'm also aiming to do a half-marathon soon, either in Autumn or Spring this year. Watch this space!