Today, I woke up feeling excited because the Donkin Cup was finally happening! It had been postponed twice before due to rain, which was disappointing, but luckily, today was the day. Normally, the race takes place in November, but the second postponement pushed it all the way to March. I had been training for over a year to win this race, so there were a lot of people expecting me to do well, and I really wanted to make them proud. The last time I ran in the Donkin Cup was in Year 3, where I came fourth with a time of 9 minutes and 48 seconds for 2 kilometres. I was determined to improve this year and give it my best shot.

I really enjoyed the course this time. It was a mix of grass and tarmac, which made it interesting, and there weren’t any uphill sections to slow me down. The course felt smoother and faster, which helped me focus on keeping a good pace. There was even a pace setter for us to follow, but unfortunately, he was going too slowly for my liking. I decided to overtake him, but thankfully, I knew the route well and felt confident about the circuit. Having a clear idea of where I was going made it easier to keep up my speed and stay focused on winning.