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25.01.2022 Got out in the sun yesterday

24.01.2022 The end of hibernation

23.01.2022 Ah well.. life in stage 4 lockdown because morons cant mask up or self-isolate. Back to the elliptical trainer. #neversurrender #nodepression #noexcuses #nofailure #neverstopexploring #outthere #positivevibes #positivethinking #positivethoughts #pursueyourpurpose #progress #runninginspiration #relentlessforwardprogress #runner #run #runaustralia #runforfit #running #runtoinspire #runninglifeinspiration #selfie #solorunning

23.01.2022 Ive been going for the occasional walk, but with my retirement have become far too sedentary (but its been a great opportunity to write!) But, with the dreaded weight gain and Covid belly syndrome, Im endeavouring to get back into shape. Slow and steady

22.01.2022 My oh my... I nearly broke the scales this morning! Youll see more activity from now on ... need to get rid of this Rona lockdown belly! #staystrong #success #struggleisrekal #trailrun #trailrunning #training #time2run #travelbyfoot #ultramarathon #ultramarathonrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #wakeupandbeawesome #whenlifegetshard #whenlifegetsyoudown #whenlifegetstough #workforit #worlderunners #worththewait #youcandoittoo #youcanbetthat #youmustbelieve

22.01.2022 Today - and quite a few days afterwards - will be rest days. I have nothing planned in the foreseeable future other than renovating our little house in southern France. The Intrepid II is passing on to another adventurous soul - but more about that once its finalised. Rest assured the Intrepid II, more than likely renamed and modified to suit future requirements, will continue multi-day adventuring.... Although my travels were solo, nothing could be accomplished without community. I would like to thank the following people for their invaluable support and assistance with accommodation (not in any specific order or priority): Morag, my dear wife for allowing a bit of my craziness to seep out. Tony and family - Beaufort Rotary Club, Rosie & Bob - Ararat Lions Club, Jaimie - Dimboola Imaginarium', Andrea & Alan Cooper (Dadswell Bridge via Ledcourt), Di Collins and family (Carwarp), Paige Meek and her extended family (Patchewollock), Louise & Michael (Patchewollock), Sonia Leersen (for her awesome networking), Nicole and Brad Harley (Boundary Bend, Christine Ryan (Hopetoun), David Lowing - Benalla Lions Club. Thank you one and all! DONATE Need4Feed https://www.mycause.com.au/page/219279/need-for-feed Wildlife Victoria https://www.mycause.com.au//wildlife-victoria-bushfire-rec

22.01.2022 Thursdays planned route (Last day!)

22.01.2022 Surprising what one can achieve with a great playlist! Two Steps from Hell: Winterspell, Victory, Star Sky, Immortal, Impossible repeat! #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo #intrepid2

21.01.2022 My planned route for Wednesday and Thursday. Ill be camping around the 55km mark- where I can find a suitable area; this will allow a reasonable 40km trek on Thursday.

21.01.2022 Today’s half-marathon

21.01.2022 Greg's been running for years, and we met person to person during my Oz run. Hope you can follow and support him and his heroic endeavours. (oh, and he's a fit, old bugger) ;) :D

20.01.2022 A little bit longer; a little bit further; a little bit more resistance Love my playlist too - it definitely helps keep the pace. #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo #intrepid2

20.01.2022 Recent news article Yarrawonga Chronicle DONATE Need4Feed https://www.mycause.com.au/page/219279/need-for-feed... Wildlife Victoria https://www.mycause.com.au//wildlife-victoria-bushfire-rec See more

19.01.2022 On this day, 8 Jun 2019 Cardwell -Tully 42kms #actionsspeaklouderthanwords #adventure #adventureawaits #adventureisoutthere #anythingspossible #allispossible #alwaysrun #australia #australiarun #beatanxiety #beatdepression #beconfident #bettermentalhealth #believeinyourself #beproud #bestrong #bestronger #chasinggoals #changeyourlife #dontquit #challengeyourself #cantstopwontstop @ Cardwell Beachfront Motel

18.01.2022 Hi peeps, My apologies for the off-topic post (but youre currently my biggest potential audience ) Running shoes are off for now. My debut novel, 'City of Bridges' is out NOW as ebook or paperback ... so, if you are into epic Fantasy/SciFi ... take a look, and feel free to share this post :)... Also available in most countries - wherever there's Amazon ;) https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B08F3Z7R93 Also hoping my debut children's novel 'Gnome Henge' - The Misadventures of Biff and Tiff - will be out in a few months too.

17.01.2022 On this day, 7 Jun 2017 Edith River - Pine Creek NT 47kms

16.01.2022 Maybe it was the 46% humidity today, but I definitely felt crappy this entire run.

16.01.2022 Yet more yummy treats! I do appreciate the ‘personal touch’. Tailwind Nutrition Tailwind Nutrition Australia

16.01.2022 So so run. Experimented with a different step... we’ll see how I feel tomorrow. #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo #intrepid2

15.01.2022 Hello and welcome to the new followers of my page as well as to those who have been here from the beginning. A quick recap of all my fundraising ventures: In 2017 I ran solo from Melbourne to Darwin. 3,400kms in 94 days; In 2019 I ran solo from Melbourne MCG to Cairns via the east coast, then across to Tennant Creek. 5,400kms in 131 days;... In 2020 I trekked solo around Victoria. 1,500kms in 40 days. 10,400kms and raised $30,000 for various Australian charities. I’m not a keen runner! Seriously, but it’s something I seem to be able to do, and I’m getting fat in retirement so need to do something to shed the kilos. My next venture is approximately 4,400kms from the MCG to the WACA. I plan to do this in about 80 days. I’m not solo this time, so I’m not running and pushing a 90kg buggy. As usual, I’ll leave in Autumn and my understanding is the prevailing winds are from the southeast Thanks again for being part of this project.

15.01.2022 5 March - Thursdays efforts (final day!) Took a bit of a detour around Reservoir- track works - then back onto High street for the last burst to the finish. (had to watch out for all the pedestrians)

15.01.2022 On this day, 6 Jun 2019 Rollingston - Ingham 56kms @ Rollingstone Beach Front Resort

14.01.2022 I do more than run Oh by the way, don’t forget friends and family - and beat the Christmas ‘rush’ A great fantasy sci-fi trilogy mash!... City of Bridges, Shadow of the Tower now available. (Ripples in Time -out in February) Thanks to all who have purchased their copies so far andrejonesauthor.site Free postage in Oz. https://www.amazon.com/City-Bridges-Portals-An//0648910504

14.01.2022 Several months after me, and opposite direction, but worth a look. Greg has done several runs, I believe the longest from Melbourne up to Cape York peninsula

13.01.2022 Heres a map of my last 3 SOLO runs. A rough total of approximately 10,600kms over 265 days. And around $30000 for various charities. #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo #intrepid2

13.01.2022 Heres the PDF of my Echuca arrival -slight variation from the online version

12.01.2022 4 March - Wednesdays efforts I decided I was going to make it a 60km day, but came across a rest area at the 59km mark... such is life

12.01.2022 And just found a link to my arrival in Echuca, https://www.riverineherald.com.au//charity-walker-arrives- DONATE ... Need4Feed https://www.mycause.com.au/page/219279/need-for-feed Wildlife Victoria https://www.mycause.com.au//wildlife-victoria-bushfire-rec See more

12.01.2022 Todays indoor efforts on the NordicTrack Elliptical trainer #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo #intrepid2

11.01.2022 Such a delight to be welcomed home after my solo Trek around Victoria by family, and also presented with a gift and certificate of appreciation for the fundraising efforts. Thank you to Caroline and Melanie for taking the time to say hello. @ Northcote, Victoria DONATE https://www.mycause.com.au//wildlife-victoria-bushfire-rec

11.01.2022 Look what just arrived in the mail! Thank you @2undr_australianz I’m sure to give this a good trial, and we’ll see how they fare. ... #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo #intrepid2

10.01.2022 On this day, 6 Jun 2017 Katherine - Edith River NT. 41kms

08.01.2022 Tonights little effort.

08.01.2022 Yesterday’s efforts Developed a bit of chafing towards the end (only noticed it at home afterwards). Conditioning the body takes time, and it isn’t just in stamina. One has to get used to the feet pounding incessantly, and all the rigours, jolts, sweating ... and the constant ‘Jedi mind-tricks’ my inner voices keep throwing at me!

08.01.2022 Another day in lockdown... will I get rid of my corona belly before freedom? #actionsspeaklouderthanwords #adventure #adventureawaits #adventureisoutthere #anythingspossible #allispossible #alwaysrun #australia #australiarun #beatanxiety #beatdepression #beconfident #bettermentalhealth #believeinyourself #beproud #bestrong #bestronger #chasinggoals #changeyourlife #dontquit #challengeyourself #cantstopwontstop

07.01.2022 Friendly Vampyre visit #61 (orange tag for immediate hospital use) Looks like a rest day - not allowed to run

07.01.2022 Who knew? 2nd half-marathon for the weekend.

07.01.2022 Starting to get to the stage, ‘If I’m not going to get a half-marathon done’, why bother going out at all Still, the training needs to be done. ... #enduranceathlete #epicchallenge #epic #fitness #fitnessforlife #fitfifties #epicrun #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #amazing_australia #runnerforlife #runningaddict #roadrunner #runhappy #runhard #runningman #runnersworld #runstrong #runsolo #runnerspace #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #solorunner #solo

07.01.2022 Bumming around on the indoor elliptical trainer... getting rid of the lockdown abs @ Northcote, Victoria

06.01.2022 Hmmm... it’s 30 outside.. this will do. 7kms 20deg incline 12+km/h

05.01.2022 Just a quick 5 kms this morning #makeithappen #motivation #marathontraining #meaningfullife #mindfulness #meditation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #namaste #nevernotrunning #nevergiveup #neversurrender #nodepression #noexcuses #nofailure #neverstopexploring #outthere #positivevibes #positivethinking @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

05.01.2022 G'day all Just a quick run of the final stats ... for those that like stats... Total distance covered - 1545.06kms Average each day - 38.625kms... Total steps - 1,583,782 Average daily steps - 39,595. I won't do elevation. For some weird reason - whilst following the Murray River (which has no waterfalls) - I had and elevation gain of over 3,500m ... and the sea level comparison was around 4m between each of the towns. Weight loss was minimal. ;) Thanks for following DONATE Need4Feed https://www.mycause.com.au/page/219279/need-for-feed Wildlife Victoria https://www.mycause.com.au//wildlife-victoria-bushfire-rec

04.01.2022 Sign of the times

04.01.2022 And yet another delivery today. I emailed Chemist Warehouse if they’d consider supporting my upcoming run with perhaps a gift card so I could use it to purchase various supplies I’d need for the multi-day run. They generously sent a care package instead. Some useful items here

04.01.2022 If I only spent more time exercising than on Facebook .... or maybe Im catching up from all the running

03.01.2022 Well, maybe too much too soon, but I’m sure I’ll recover Tailwind Nutrition Australia Mizuno Running

03.01.2022 (Ultra) Marathon 15 of 20 for Gotcha4Life: Tiona to NRMA Myall Shores 50km Please donate at run4mentalfitness.com I absolutely loved today. So much so I dec...ided to miss my turn and add an extra 6km on to kick start the last week. Luckily I felt great today from start to finish, and the scenic views along the way kept me well entertained. A MASSIVE thanks to the NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park team, Redlands School in Cremorne, and The Outdoor Education Group for the warm welcome at the finish! #keeptheconversationrunning Proud supporter of Gotcha4Life #mentalfitness Tomorrow Man Tomorrow Woman Man Anchor Trained by The Body Mechanic Running in HOKA ONE ONE #timetofly Fuelled by Koda Nutrition #eatthepain Staying at NRMA Parks and Resorts The NRMA Support vehicle Thrifty Australia Supported by Vodafone Australia Recovery boots Recovery Zone Kitted out by Pure Running Sports beer SportsBeer Supported by Woolworths Community champs Canada Bay Club Community The 440 Canada BAY The_440 Boobs on the Run TM

02.01.2022 Ive been mucking around on our elliptical trainer lately. Getting the sweat up, but no impacting on joints.

02.01.2022 On this day, 7 Jun 2019 Ingham - Cardwell 55kms

02.01.2022 Lockdown work out. Getting faster... but only because of the playlists. #beatdepression #beconfident #bettermentalhealth #believeinyourself #beproud #bestrong #bestronger #chasinggoals #changeyourlife #dontquit #challengeyourself #cantstopwontstop #clearmind #confidence #decide #decision #decisionsdecisions#dontwish #dontwishforit #foreveryrun #freshbodyfitmind

02.01.2022 Yesterday’s efforts

01.01.2022 I would also like to acknowledge the generosity of the following businesses with their support in my fundraising campaign. If you find yourself in these towns and needing accommodation and or perhaps a meal, please consider them. Melton Motor Inn Pheonix Park Ballan... Mercure Ballarat Diamond House Heritage Restaurant and Motor Inn Stawell Horsham International Hotel Royal Mail Hotel Warracknabeal Patchewollock Pub Ouyen Caravan Park Hattah Roadhouse Mercure Mildura Tooleybuck Club Motor Inn Lady August Motor Inn Swan Hill Kangaroo Lake CV Park Kerang Motel Cohuna Waterfront Holiday Park Gunbower Hotel Mercure Echuca Barmah Hotel El Toro Motel Nurmurkah Cobram Hotel Club Mulwala Rutherglen Motor Inn Blazing Stump Motel Wodonga Golden Heritage Accommodation Beechworth Glenrowan Tourist Park Jolly Swagman Motel Euroa Royal Hotel Seymour Thank you one and all! DONATE Need4Feed https://www.mycause.com.au/page/219279/need-for-feed Wildlife Victoria https://www.mycause.com.au//wildlife-victoria-bushfire-rec

01.01.2022 Humpday Half-marathon. I didn’t feel like it... but it’s got to be done