I did it!!!!
The heat was ridiculous but I completed Edinburgh half marathon in 2h 17m 32s - my first so also a personal best! As well as that, my fantastic supporters have contributed more than £750 to Macmillan - I'm so proud!

The day was less than straightforward. The alarm didn't go off so we were a little late leaving home! The queue for the toilets before the race was almost as far as the race itself so I was still there when the race started! I wasn't the only one though and it made my start a whole lot easier. I didn't have to try to pace myself among a load of people running faster than me which was great.

My most embarrassing moment came within sight of the finishing line. I hit the 12 mile mark feeling pretty good so I upped the pace a wee bit. It was all going very well until I turned onto the plastic mats in the park. My feet went out from under me and I managed a spectacular forward roll ending up in a heap on the floor. At that point, my biggest worry was that someone might try to hang onto me until they made sure I was OK so I just got up as quickly as I could and ran the last 100m before anything else started to hurt! Instead of the high I'd been on at mile 12, I was an emotional wreck! Today, as well as the aching muscles, I have a bruised shoulder, scraped hip and a skinned knee - I wonder how many half marathon runners manage that!

Last week, all I wanted was for this to be over. After the race I was ready to sign up to do it again next year. This morning, all I want is to be able to walk without hurting!

What's next?

Watch this space!

Thanks for reading x