Today, I ran in the London Easter Junior Run on Monday, 21st April 2025. I had been looking forward to this race for weeks. It was a special event just for kids, and I was excited to see how I would do. When we got to the park, there were lots of children and families all around. Some kids were warming up, others were chatting with friends, and everyone looked ready to race. The sky was a little cloudy, but the weather felt just right for running – not too hot and not too cold.
When the race started, I quickly moved into second place. I could see the boy in front of me just a few steps ahead. I knew I had to stay calm and not rush too soon. We had only just begun, and I needed to save energy for the rest of the run. But then, just 50 metres in, I saw a chance to overtake him — and I did! I moved into first place and felt really proud. My heart was beating fast, but I also felt strong and focused.
After I got into first place, I started thinking about how to stay ahead. I knew that the other runners were chasing me, and I didn’t want them to catch up. So I pushed myself to run a bit faster and create a bigger gap between me and second place. I focused on keeping my arms moving and staying light on my feet. I didn’t want to look back — I just kept my eyes on the path in front of me and ran as fast as I could.
The course felt shorter than some of the runs I’ve done before, so I knew I didn’t have much time to lose. I kept telling myself, “Keep going, keep going, don’t slow down.” I could hear people cheering from the side, and that gave me even more energy. It was a great feeling knowing that I was leading the race and doing well. I tried to stay focused and not let the excitement make me tired too early.
As I got close to the finish line, I gave it one final push. I sprinted with everything I had left in my legs. My breathing was fast, but I didn’t stop. I crossed the line in first place with a big smile on my face. When I looked at my watch, I saw my time was 2 minutes and 36 seconds for the run, and my average pace was 3 minutes and 51 seconds per kilometre. I had run my best and stayed strong all the way through.
After the race, I felt super proud of myself. It felt amazing to win, especially in such a fun and busy event like the London Easter Junior Run. My family was really happy for me and gave me big hugs. I loved the whole experience — the crowd, the competition, and the feeling of crossing the line first. I can’t wait to do more races like this in the future. Maybe next time I’ll run even faster!
