As promised my results and photographs from the 10,000 run:
My time at 5k: 00:33:09. 
My time at 10k: 01:09:36
My target is to beat this in 2012, so I must motivate myself, if you have any tips, feel free to share.
At the finishing line: Bupa London 10,000 - 2011


[L to R]: Yours truly, Mother, Brother, Father, Aunt
I felt very proud of both my beloved mother and father who took part in this challenge for the first time ~ congratulations! Bring on 2012! :o)