This week i'm off once again to join the other volunteers on the NASCA ARMtour to central Australia. NASCA, the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy, delivers programs to increase education opportunities, encourage sport & exercise, and promote good nutrition & healthy lifestyle activities. It's a brilliant program that i'm proud to … [Read more...]
2013 New York City Marathon
November 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Geoffrey Mutai has successfully defended his New York Marathon crown (from 2011) with a dominant run in windy conditions to finish in 2:08:24, 52 seconds ahead of Ethiopian Tsegaye Kebede (2:09:16) and 3rd placed South African Luspho April (2:09:45). In a star-studded field, including Gold medallist & world champion Stephen Kiprotich, American … [Read more...]
ARMtour 2013
April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last week I travelled to the Northern Territory with 23 other role models as part of the the NASCA (National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy) ARMtour (Athletes as Role Models). It was an amazing experience I thought I should share... and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone who'd like to get involved. NASCA are always looking for new motivated … [Read more...]
Deadly running
June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This week marks the inaugural Deadly Fun Run Championships at Uluru with Indigenous athletes from around Australia participating in the 3km run (for school aged boys & girls) & 5km event (for men & women). With competitors ages ranging from 7 to 56yrs the event is the first indigenous running festival held at Uluru. Throughout 2012, in … [Read more...]
IMP squad conquer the NYC marathon
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Once again Robert de Castella & the team at the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) have achieved 100% success as all 11 athletes finished their first marathon. Head coach Tim Rowe has done an amazing job with the athletes coming from across the country in some of the most remote communities in Australia. But the accolades must go out to all … [Read more...]
Indigenous Marathon Project run the New York marathon again in 2011
November 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
History will once again be made in New York by the team at the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) led by Australian marathon legend Robert de Castella. Starting at 9:40 am on Sunday the 6th November (or early Monday morning for everyone in Australia) 11 amazing Indigenous athletes will participate in their first ever marathon… and not just any … [Read more...]
Indigenous Marathon Project
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Following on from the earlier blog I have included some more information on the Indigenous Marathon Project for those who requested it. The Indigenous Marathon Project is an amazing initiative championed by Australian marathon legend Robert de Castella. A little over 12 months ago none of the 4 runners about to embark on the NY marathon had ever … [Read more...]
From little things big things grow
October 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Powering up the hill to Coogee past the Federal Sports Minister, Mark Arbib, Caleb Hart looks strong, light on his feet and ready for New York. Closely behind Juan Darwin and Charlie Maher cruise up the hill in one of their final runs on Australian soil before flying out on Monday to run the New York Marathon. On Sunday 7th November Caleb, Juan, … [Read more...]
