Working it out! Sophie Anderton looks trim and toned as she gears up for the Virgin London Marathon
By HANNA FLINT
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She may not remember 'a good chunk of her twenties', but Sophie Anderton will never forget the 26.2 miles she'll be running on April 21.
Showing just how good a shape she's in ahead of the Virgin London Marathon, the former underwear model geared up in some sporty yet sexy outfits.
Looking toned, trim and fit, the Sophie today is a far cry from the drug-using wild child of her past.
Geared up: Sophie Anderton is ready to run the Virgin London Marathon on April 21
Speaking to the Daily Star, Sophie, 35, said: 'In the 15 years I was on drugs, I didn’t live. I know that I’m lucky to still be alive so for me, life is for living.'
“My goals keep me fit and keep me healthy.'
Sophie has been clean from drugs for four years last September, and has changed her lifestyle to include a three-mile run everyday in the morning.
Clean: Sophie hasn't touched for four years last september
Anderton apparel: The former underwear model showed off the range of workout gear from American Apparel
And the budding lingerie designer displayed the results of her hard work in an array of skimpy outfits from American Apparel.
Sophie first ran the London Marathon in 2006, but her training lasted for just three weeks, and she completed the race in four hours forty-five minutes.
Now running for the Children’s Trust, the Bristolian says she wants to beat that time: 'I’d like to come in at around four hours but we’ll have to see on the day.'
Fit and healthy: Sophie says she runs three miles every morning in preparation for the 26.2 mile race
Breaking records: The The 35-year old hopes to complete the marathon in four hours, 45 minutes faster than last time she ran the course
'And even though I’m seven years older, I think I’m going to be able to beat my time.'
Talking about her darker drug years, Sophie said her memories of that period are rather murky.
'There’s a good chunk of my twenties I don’t remember. If you put together all the time I lost when I was on drugs, it’s probably a couple of years,' she told the newspaper. 'I’ve paid the price for my mistakes and my addiction and I’ve had to work my butt off to get back to where I am now.'
'I’m 35 and I'm the happiest I’ve ever been. Life for me right now is pretty amazing.'
Charity: Sophie will be running in aid of the Children's Trust
