Based
- Penrith NSW
Coaching Roles
Darryl coaches Local Athletes online as well as coaching at weekly training sessions.
Coaching Specialisations
Trail Running up to 50km, Road Running 5km to Marathon, Strength and Conditioning
Profile
Darryl first came to UP Coaching in November 2014 following a Trail Running Weekend at Lake Crackenback where his passion for running was rejuvenated. Since then Darryl has gone on to achieve some significant milestones including a sub 20 minute 5km, now down to sub 18 minutes and several 1st placings across various Parkruns. Darryl has also placed in some trail races with Running Wild podium finishes and several top 10 finishes as well. Since becoming a coached athlete in June 2015 , Darryl has seen further gains, not only in his running but his understanding of all the many inputs into what it takes to improve your running and race at your best. On discussion with Darryl it is evident that he is also passionate about seeing the progression in the runners around him and genuinely wants to assist runners reach their goals.
“I am interested in how nutrition can aid and improve your running as well as the role that strength and plyometric work plays. Also a firm believer in the adage that if you want to excel it has to hurt.”

Coaching Highlights
Road Running PBs
- 5km – 17:51, Penrith Lakes parkrun,
- Marathon 3:06:50 M7 Marathon
Trail Running Race Highlights
- 1st Place Glenbrook Marathon 25km 2016
- 1st Place Rafferties Coastal Run 2016
- 7th place Coastal Classic 2016
- 1st place GOW Pairs 2017
- Six Foot Track 2018 in 3:56:50
Personal Bests
- 5km – 17:51
- 10km – 37:55
- Half Marathon – 1:21:36
- Marathon – 3:06:50
Qualifications
- Athletics Australia Accredited Level 1 Recreational Running Coach
Darryl Johnson
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