Why I am running for Versus Arthritis.
My name is Imogen, I am 16 years old and I am now in remission from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) after 14 years of living with the condition. I was diagnosed at the age of 2 and this impacted the joints in my knees and ankles which meant I had difficulty walking and playing. Throughout years of treatment, hospital appointments and operations, I have now recovered and have found so much joy in sport and running.Arthritis isn’t just for old people. It affects young people too. I am running to represent all the children and young adults who are experiencing or have experienced JIA and arthritis.
I want to show them that anything is possible, even when it seems like it isn’t.
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North Tyneside 10k!!!
Sunday 28th Sep Last Sunday I ran the North Tyneside 10k!This was quite different to my normal runs and the Parkrun. It was my first ever chip timed run and it was amazing. The atmosphere was fantastic and so many came out to support.
The day before it was pouring with rain but I thought I am just going to have to run it anyway, so in a way it was training for the Great North Run 😂
My family and I all took part and it was so fun! And as an extra bonus I got my best 10k time EVER! I got 52:28 and I hope that next year I can make it under 50.
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Go Imo!!