I am taking part in Reading Half-Marathon 2025.

I have been looking for a charity to run (wheel) for since I got my day chair earlier in 2024.

When Reading Pride announced they were looking for people to run for them, I wanted to sign up. I know a half-marathon is going to be tough, especially with how close March is, but this is something I have wanted to attempt since I was little.

I loved running when I was younger. I hated sports, but running was always enjoyable. 8 years ago I started having pain when walking and standing. It was only late 2024 did I find a doctor who listened and helped me.

I have been attending Reading Pride for the last 3 years, it was my first Pride event. Each year that I have attended, I have needed more support with my mobility. At their 2024 parade, I got to wheel alongside my friends and feel happy, without extreme pain.

I will be doing this half-marathon in my day chair, which has helped me get my independence back. I am wheeling for Reading Pride as I met some of my best friends there, and it has been an inclusive space that I look forward to attending every year. Let’s keep Reading Pride running and free for all!