My Challenge is to Run 21 kilometres EVERY DAY FOR 10 DAYS IN 2024
My challenge is uncomfortable for me because...
It 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
Day 10 29th October 2024
Tuesday 29th Oct The last day of Nedds Uncomfortable Challenge!
Day 9 October 28th.
Monday 28th Oct Second last 21km run! Started out with beautiful weather conditions to run in, but 6kms in it quickly turned to custard! Dark clouds rolled in with a light sprinkle of rain, then Bang! Thunder and lightning before a heavy down pour of rain! A few runners took refuge under a bridge but others, myself included, carried on…it was a real Adrenalin Rush, especially when hail started beating my body! Once the Adrenalin hit, my pace increased and with it my heart rate! I’ve never been running in a storm before, so this was a real buzz! The good thing about running in a storm is that the usual pretenders (non committed) didn’t venture out in the weather so there was less foot traffic that I had to navigate through! Less people dressed in their active wear walking 4 abreast to get in my way. Now I know I’m not a runner, but mate if you’re gonna run, then run! Anyway, that rant is for another day… It was an enjoyable run. Looking forward to tomorrows final run…
Day 8 Sunday 27th October
Sunday 27th Oct Woke up early around 4am and decided to get out the door and drive to Kangaroo Point to get my run done. After the troubles I had yesterday I wanted to make up for the lack of running by actually running as much as I can, set off on a nice easy pace and did the first 11.5kms in a pretty good time. I ended up running up to around the 17km, but then I went soft and came up with all the excuses of why it was ok for me to stop running and just walk?! My soft self won and I started to run/walk up until the end. Am happy that I got it done early, cos now I can relax and not have to worry about any running until after work tomorrow. Enjoy your Sabbath ! 8 down, 2 left to go! We go again tomorrow …less puush!! Share
Day 7 Saturday 26th October
Saturday 26th Oct Needed compression therapy this morning to aid in recovery for my legs, but it wasn’t enough to get my left foot to where it needed to be to run on.
Day 6 Friday 25th October
Friday 25th Oct Well I wasn’t looking forward to my run today, especially after the hurt from last night. I thought I’d better wait until the temp was cooler, so I didn’t even start my run until after 6pm. This definitely is a mental challenge! Not motivated, not psyched up, but off I went…
Day 5! Thursday 24 October
Thursday 24th Oct Another 21 kms in the bank! Took my time getting it done today. Was probably the nicest weather to run in since starting this challenge. No time pressure, just trying to keep my body cool and calm. Left ankle and right knee inflamed…but just ran through the pain. Slowest time to date, but not worried about any records.
Day 5 Hump Day
Thursday 24th Oct Another gruelling time on the feet trying to get it done! Kangaroo Point Cliffs again Share
Day 5 HumpDay! Thursday 24 October
Thursday 24th Oct Another day, another 21kms in the bank. Run started off fine, happily running, smiling to other runners going in the opposite direction. Was feeling blessed that I get to do this! Everything was going fine until the 15km mark! My noThe last 6 kms was a killer! Was on the run/walk for the final 6 kilometres…but got the run completed! We go again tomorrow…Let’s Puuuuush!
Day 4. Wednesday 23 October
Wednesday 23rd Oct Finished work early and headed straight to my running route. Ran around the city again. Was soo hot, but didn’t want to wait for the cool of the night, so just ran in the heat! Stopped running at 19kms, due to inflamed knee and ankle. I ran/walked the last 2kms. Not worried about my time…just happy to get it done! We go again tomorrow! Let’s Puuush! Share
Day 3. Tuesday 22 October
Tuesday 22nd Oct Preparation for my run didn’t go to plan?! Couldn’t run the route I had planned due to parking issues, so had to reframe and run an alternative route. However once I got going I settled into a nice easy groove. Everything felt good until I hit the 16km mark…then it all felt heavy…the struggle was real! Had to just put one foot in front of the other for the final 5kms. But I got it done! 3/10 let’s Puuush!! Share
Day Two Monday 21st October
Tuesday 22nd Oct Finished work at 3:30pm and headed down to West End to begin my run. Did the exact same route as yesterday, but started at the halfway mark, hoping that it would be easier…but it wasn’t! Grateful that I get to push myself for a great cause! 2 down 8 to go! Tomorrow we go again! Let’s Puuush! Share
Day One of “ Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge.”
Sunday 20th Oct Day one, done and dusted! My first half marathon is completed! Was a beautiful morning to run, but even more impressive was that my daughter Amber joined me on the run. Neither of us are runners, but off we went…3 hours later we finished our 21kms. Happy to be doing this with the support of my family and friends! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Stephen Ng
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Anonymous
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Denise Felise
Halfway there. Awesome job!! I'm tired just saying 21km let alone running it. Here's to the 2nd half of your goal 🍹😁
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Trinity Ng.
in da clurbbb we all fammm 🤞🏽🤞🏽
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Brett & Leeann
Cheering for you all the way....
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Lisa And Kieran Guy
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Diana Edwards
One day down. 9 easy ones to go for an amazing cause.
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Mark Berends
All the best Jason, message me timings and I’ll try get out and meet you!
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Nick Bowie
Well done Bro
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Dana & Andrew
Ok we give up keeping track😂…Here’s to the last 6 days of running! Inspiring us all, awesome work!!
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Rick Govender
You got this bro
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Anonymous
You got this Uncle Jason!! 💪🏽 we love you! Your USA fam 🫶🏽
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Sonia
You got this 👍
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The Beauty Cartel Au
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Yasmin Crichton
Lesspushhhhhh 😎🔥
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Nicole & Wong Samuela
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Jason Crichton
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Talei & Aiden
Inspiring! You got this. Alofa atu Vasa, Fono, Lei & Aiden
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Leata Alaimoana-roberts
Geddit cuz! Cheering you on from 🇼🇸
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Reid
Lassghoo Uncle
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Elijah Mateara
Get it my bro! For the cause!
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Jason F
Well done Jason. Great cause.
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Steven Sotogi
Massive legendary effort bro… super impressive and for a great cause! One to go!!
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Logan Naidoo
Great work Jason
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Lauren Mccartney
Amazed by your determination and passion for those doing it tough x
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Wally
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Jace
And I still owe you a blue steak 😁
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Mary (your Fav In Sydney Hehe)
GO UNCLE!!!! Light workkk for you 💪🏼💪🏼
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Anonymous
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Connor Takairangi
Yessir! Keep going Uncle 💪🏽💪🏽
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Anonymous
You doing amazing and are such a positive influence to me, please keep doing what you’re doing
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Amanda Walsh
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Harry Finch
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Kennedee
Great job uncle!
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Bobbin
Getting close now. Keep going!
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Robby Mort
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Caitlin & Frances
Such a worthwhile cause… go you! From Fran & Cait
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Trish
Thank you for efforts- good luck with your challenge!!
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April And Grayson
Doing amazing Jase. Keep inspiring 🙌
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Dana & Andrew Takairangi
Good luck!! Here’s to completing your first day running🙌🏽. We’ll be back after each days completion😅😆
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Andrew & Dana
Day 4🙌🏽
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Andrew & Dana
Good work brother! Day 3 down!!
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Dana & Andrew
Day 2 done and dusted!…Awesome🙌🏽
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Neece Letalu
slay🫶🏽
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Le Crichton
Keep going brother and enjoy the run🏃♂️ 💙💙
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Nedd is a weapon, uncomfortable for most is a welcomed challenge for others, 21km a day for 10 days when the furtherest you've ever run is 11km and at your size mate will be an epic challenge to conquer! Hats off to you for raising funds through your own personal pain! All the best Jason!👊❤️