My Challenge is to Run 10 kilometres EVERY DAY FOR 10 DAYS IN 2024
My challenge is uncomfortable for me because...
My name is Dante, I begun running 18 months ago to repay those who had ran for me to support the charities that had once supported me through my own heart condition as a youngster. There was a point in my life I was told I would never play sport or be competitive. I had a full open heart repair at 10 months of age, whilst still monitoring stenosis I am thriving and love sport.
In the beginning of my journey any run was uncomfortable. I started with our local parkrun. I was part motivated by wanting to give back and by my peers always putting me in the not good enough basket. Running has made strong physically and mentally. Now I have the confidence to challenge myself in team sports and not worry myself with the thoughts of others, I'm always striving for personal best. I'm always on the look out for peers in the same position and I hope to be someone's else anchor to keep going.
I recently reached my year long goal of 5km sub 20 mins.10kms runs are my idea of not fun. During the challenge on some days I might complete 5km in the morning before school then 5km after school and training to break it up.
10kms pushes me out of my comfort zone, just like Nedd’s journey inspires us all to do. I'm stepping up to this challenge to not only grow personally but also to raise awareness and support for We Are Mobilise, helping people in Australia experiencing homelessness.
My Updates
100 kms in 10 days
Tuesday 29th Oct
Day 8
Sunday 27th Oct
50 Medibank Parkruns completed
Sunday 27th Oct
Update
Sunday 27th Oct I’ve been a bit slack posting, I’ve been super busy juggling Nedd’s challenge with school and other sporting commitments. I’m now 80kms completed and 2 days to go. I’m thankful for every donation and everyone’s messages of support. And I’ve had some amazing sponsorship from local businesses. Will update you on that soon. See you tomorrow. Dante Share
Today we push the bar 🤘🏽
Friday 25th Oct
Half way 50kms banked 🏃
Friday 25th Oct
Day 4
Wednesday 23rd Oct I’ve banked 40kms, on track and feeling great!Thank you to my Sponsors
$131.88
Danni
$100
Ma & Pa
Just checking if your 3rd favourite dinosaur is still a Brontosaurus 🦕 💨💨 Well done DD
$100
Grandma & Grandad
Well done sweet boy. Good stuff.
$52.75
Jackson
Good luck buddy, we are lucky to have you in our court 🏀🏃
$52.75
Dante Catalan
$52.75
Krissy
Go Dante! What amazing achievements, such an inspiration!
$52.75
Laura Currie
Awesome achievement Dante...you should be very proud of what you've accomplished!
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Veronica
What a massive effort Dante 👏👏😊 Good luck for the rest of your run 😊
$52.75
Angel Le Clerc
Well done
$52.75
Cimmy
Amazing effort well done Dante xx
$52.75
Mastropasqua
Utterly inspiring
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Tara Zandt
Well done Dante! What you are doing is incredible. Keep going! :-) Love The Zandts
$52.75
Sarah
Well done Dante! Keep going
$52.75
Suzanne Jervies
So proud of you Dante… you can do it!
$31.65
Tray Pasquill
Go Dante
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Blake
Awesome work, good luck Dante!
$30
Max Watt
Go Dante and team SAB!
$26.38
Hugh Powell
You are amazing and inspirational kid, good job Dante. From Hugh
$26.38
Alisha Champion
Your Aunty Cim told me all about you and I think you’re very inspiring. Congratulations on your efforts.
$26.38
Karen Solari
Good luck gorgeous boy, Cim told me about you!
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Sheridan Smith
Proud of you mate
$21.10
Kertu M
Well done, Dante! Keep kicking goals 💪
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Chris Earle
Well done Dante !
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Syme Family
Go Dante you little legend!!
$20
Lenni Fahl
You are a great runner Dante, such a great challenge you have set.
$20
Alex The Seal
So proud of you Dante, keep smashing it!
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Sam Guttridge
Great effort Dante!
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Go Dante - We have loved watching your journey. I still remember your mums blogs in the thick of it all. You are an inspirational young fella with so much to give this world.