Running the Ashby 20: Sunday 9 March 2014

  Eden Springs' own Darryl updates us on his training to run the London Marathon. Please do support Darryl’s fundraising at www.virginmoneygiving.com/darryljohnson. Ran the Ashby 20 yesterday in the lovely warm sunshine! 1200+ people turned up for the race, which is organised to coincide with London marathon training. There was a fantastic atmosphere and great support all round from local people embracing the race as part of local culture. Personally I was very pleased with my race with a very modest 3hrs 22min. The last two miles were very tough going but I achieved yet another milestone: every step over 19 miles was a step further than I'd ever run in my life. I got very emotional at the end as four years ago my life was as low as it has ever been (won't go into details) and I have been able to turn my life around – with the support and belief in me from my family and true friends (mostly my gorgeous fiance), set myself goals AND achieve them. Life is good right now :)