While attending the indoor competition of BUCS, our team started using the phrase “Lock in” pushing us to focus, run our best and find a funny element in the race that united us. Seeing the team come together like that I decided to run as Athletics Captain and maintain that mentality of efficiency and fun. I am passionate about running and committed to supporting and representing our team. With eight years of experience in competitive running, including two years as captain of my team in Greece, I have developed leadership skills that allow me to motivate and support fellow athletes. My main event is 400m but my experience spans sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance running, giving me a deep understanding of the different challenges athletes face. This versatility makes me well-equipped to support a wide range of teammates, ensuring everyone—from sprinters to endurance runners—feels valued and encouraged to improve. Since joining RAX, I have actively contributed by competing in races, traveling with the team, and strengthening the bonds that make our squad stronger. I have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to take on this role, ensuring that all athletes feel supported and encouraged to reach their potential. In particular, I want to bring more recognition to middle-distance running at Highgate which doesn’t have as much representation and has a really good coach and team especially for 400/800m runners. Additionally, as a woman in athletics, I believe representation is important, and I want to inspire more women to feel confident in competing and taking