<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>A little over 3 years ago my Dad , Geoff passed away after suffering a heart attack, he was 58. As a result I have ran each 3 Great North Runs in his memory. This year with changing 'my' life around, switching my diet and training I ran the GNR 29mins quicker than last year..</p> <p>Find Out More......</p> <p>Back in February 2011 I weighed <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: red;">15st 4lb</span></span></strong>, the heaviest ever.&nbsp; With the help from Jason Vale (the juice master), guts and determination I have turned my life around and now weigh <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">12st 4lb</span></strong>.&nbsp; To celebrate this massive achievement I intend to complete&nbsp;the GNR in 1hr 47 mins and whole <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">35 minutes</span></strong> quicker and 3 stone (42lb) lighter than last year.&nbsp;</p> <p>And that&rsquo;s not all...&nbsp; <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: red;">Read On...</span></span></strong></p> <p>In addition to The Great North Run personell best I ran in 2 further 1/2 marathons, Macclesfield &amp; Congleton, Cheshire (England) all 3 within 4 weeks. &nbsp;Not only that I gained a second fast time and ran 3 mins quicker than this years Graet North Run.&nbsp;</p> <p>My next challenge</p> <p>The New York Marathon on November 6th 2011.&nbsp;</p> <p>My goal is to raise <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">&pound;1500</span></span></span></strong> for The British Heart Foundation by the time I complete the New York Marathon in 3 Hours 56 mins.</p> <p>Please sponsor me for this worth wise cause.</p> <p>All the best&nbsp; - Darren</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>