My Challenge is to Walk 10 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 43 have shocking knees and seeing Nedd run brings back memories from my younger years. Running is out but by aiming to walk 10Km a day i will be testing these knees and getting uncomfortable by completing it in the early hours or after dark while my 4 children sleep. 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
Wednesday 30th Oct Ive done it. Completed the last 3km on the tready tonight to get to the 100km. Still feel like crap after being sick on Monday but got it done. Thanks once again to all who donated your contributions kept me motivated and determined to complete the challenge. Massive thanks to my beautiful wife who had to hold the fort while i got the ks done except for this morning as she never new i left the house until i was standing next to the bed holding a coffee for her. Love you Leashy Share
Day 9
Tuesday 29th Oct So the 9th day was spent sick and off work. This has meant i did day 9 today and I'll do day 10 tomorrow to complete the challenge. I actually ran today (only 500m) to test the knees not so bad while running but are hurting tonight. Have to put it all in perspective. I at least have a roof over my head, food on the table and the love of family. The pain in the knees after this challenge is nothing to the pain of those in need with homelessness. Thanks to all who have donated to the We Are Mobilise cause and there is still time to give what you can and I'll smash out the last 10k tomorrow. Thanks legends Share
Day 7 and 8
Sunday 27th Oct Been a busy weekend but got the 20km done. 2 lots of 5km yesterday and a 4 and 6km today. 20km to go. Got a few niggles here and there and the runner in me really wants to get into a gallop but will see this challenge out with the walking. I'm off for a MRI next week to see what this old man needs to get done to fix these dicky knees Share
Day 6
Friday 25th Oct Up today at 415am to get in a walk before work. Got the whole 10km done and was a real test for the knees. Good to be out in the early morning and see the sunrise over the bay. 40km to go. Share
Day 5
Thursday 24th Oct No pictures today as i just did the 10k on the treadmill but did manage to get through 2 episodes of Ted Lasso. Multitasking at the finest.
Day 4
Wednesday 23rd Oct Longest nonstop walk yet. 8.7km after work so thankful to my amazing wife for giving me the 90 minutes to get thid done while she looked after the 4 cherubs. Easy 1.3km on the tready tonight. Share
Day 3
Wednesday 23rd Oct Got it done with a 6.2km walk to daycare and 3 8km treadmill in the evening. 30km down Share
Day 2
Monday 21st Oct 20km down and feeling good. Breaking it up into 2 x 5km walks so the knees get a rest in between. Thanks to all who have donated I really appreciate the support. Bring on tomorrow. Share
Day 1
Sunday 20th Oct Got up and took the youngest one for a 6km walk. Good to get out on a Sunday morning. Will take the other 3 for a ride this afternoon to get the last 4km.Thank you to my Sponsors
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Steve Hardy
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The Grants
You are doing an amazing thing, with the support of your beautiful wife!! We are so proud of you Steve!!
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Tina Oldham
Go Steve!! Amazing effort 😁
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Grace
Go Steve!
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Miriam Hardy
Proud of you brother. Love you heaps 💙
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Hardy's Of The Nt
Good on you brother, proud of what you have achieved especially with your old knees.
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Helen Hardy
Hope your knees hold up!
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Mikaela Ingram
Legend!
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Jen Madden
You got this!!
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Greg Hardy
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Lucy Dore
Good luck 👍
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Elliott Hill
Love it mate. Smash it out 💪
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