My last Edinburgh 10k was back in May 2017 – a glorious sunny day! (Check out my cover photo for the view from the start line.) I remember that prerace buzz; trying to find the perfect pace, stay hydrated, and not forget your watch while battling those prerace jitters.

Fast forward to 2019, and the weather took a dramatic turn with thunder and lightning! Quite the contrast! Sadly, injury forced me to withdraw from the 2022 race. The other photo is from my last half marathon in 2016.

Running these events takes dedication – training, planning, and incredible support from friends and family. And of course, sometimes you need to listen to your body and take a break.

This year, I'm running to raise funds for St Andrew's Children's Society. As a social worker here, I witness firsthand the amazing work we do to support families every day.

With your generous donations, we can continue to support our children and families to help them reach their full potential.

Please follow the link to donate.