Curtins Board Director David Price awaits Guinness World Records verification after remarkable Manchester Half Marathon run
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Curtins Board Director, David Price has submitted evidence for a Guinness World Records title for the fastest half marathon by a male living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), following an outstanding performance at the ASICS Manchester Half Marathon.
Diagnosed with MS in December 2018, David completed the 13.1-mile challenge on Sunday, 4 October, in 1 hour, 30 minutes and 31 seconds, surpassing the current Guinness World Records benchmark time and submitting evidence for official verification.
For David, the achievement represents much more than a time on the clock. After initially struggling to come to terms with his diagnosis, he found that exercise helped him rebuild confidence, manage his wellbeing and focus on what remained possible.
"A couple of years after being diagnosed, I found myself at a crossroads, I was frustrated by the uncertainty of a long-term condition, worried about what the future might hold and struggling with fatigue. Eventually I realised I had a choice. I could focus on what MS might take away from me, or I could focus on what was still possible."
There are countless people living with MS quietly overcoming challenges every single day, I hope my run can shine a light on that resilience and demonstrate what can still be achieved after any diagnosis.
To achieve his world record time, David maintained an average pace of under 6 minutes 52 seconds per mile, reaching a milestone that reflects years of commitment, resilience and determination.
The record is all the more significant given the challenges he has faced along the way. Following a fractured leg that temporarily halted his running, David returned to training with renewed focus to pursue his goal.
David hopes his achievement will raise greater awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and encourage others living with long-term conditions to explore what may still be possible for them, in a way that is safe, personal and right for their own circumstances.
Congratulations to David on this remarkable achievement and for inspiring others through his determination and positive outlook.
Learn more about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Catchup on David’s recent BBC Merseyside interview where he talks about his condition.
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