MND24 100 Mile Challenge
In 2022 I ran 365 days straight for a total of 2022km.
However in 2023, rather than running the whole year I'll be focusing on just one day.
Just 24 hours.
Because as part of MND24 I will be running 100 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness and vital funds for Motor Neuron Disease.
Starting out at 18:00 on March 24th I'll begin by running a 4.2 mile (6.7km) loop in Hunters Hill, Sydney, and then repeat that loop hourly to reach my goal of 100 miles (160km) within 24 hours. The MND24 100 Mile Challenge follows the "Backyard Ultra" format so each loop will begin exactly one hour after the previous one which allows for any time between the end of one loop and the start of the next for refuelling, hydrating or stretching.
MND24 is a challenge started by Sandy Stirling and is open to individuals and teams to take part in their chosen sport or activity anywhere in the world for a total of 24 hours to raise funds to support research into MND across the month of March.
Event Information
Friday 24th March 18:00 - 18:00My Updates

We Did It!
Thursday 30th Mar

Two Miles of Mobility
Sunday 19th Mar As my training has built up the aim has been to match that load with an equal amount of recovery work. The reason for this is twofold; to give my body an opportunity to adapt to the additional stress and maintain good movement in my joints.This worked up to a point however I've still ended up with my common problem of tightness in my hip flexors.

The National Triangle
Wednesday 8th Feb

MND24 Practice Session
Monday 6th Feb
These are important because to run 100 miles you need about 15,000 calories so your eating is just as important as your running!
In longer races, like most people, I use gels but these sometimes upset my stomach so part of Friday's run was to test out different foods and drinks to see what might work.

Lake Burley Griffin Western Basin
Thursday 26th Jan
Thank you to my Sponsors

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Andy & Fee

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Daniel Hall
Great Work Martin

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Margaret, Peter, Annamaria And Joseph
We all think you are amazing!

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Daniel White
Hey Martin! Congrats and great work. something to be proud of for years to come. So whats next? :)

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Paul Geehan
Awesome effort Martin - huge!! Well done, it's a great cause too!!

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Natalie & Steve Wren
Fantastic achievement Martin!!

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Marilla Dann
Big congrats on an amazing effort to achieve 100 miles in 24 hours. Focussed and completed 👏🏻

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Abbas Ali
Congrats Marty. You are simply incredible

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Elijah Delnido
You’re an inspiration to us all! Fantastic cause and a run to go down in history. Amazing work!!

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Amelia Delnido
What an amazing achievement! Go Marty, you got this! Love Millie xx

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Justine Kinch
Was great to share some miles with you Martin. Truly inspiring.

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Alex Malley
Martin you are a legend - wonderful cause mate congrats

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Neil Munro

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Billy Harkin
Amazing Challenge Martin. Go well my friend. Very inspirational.

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Greg Mazalo
Awesome job Martin, you're an inspiration to many, go hard and good luck.

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Michael Mcdermid
Love your work Marty

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Anonymous

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Bernadette Vanderhoek
Good Luck Marty 🙏

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Andrew Svoboda

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Mark Peterie
Great stuff mate. Will we see you in the Preston kit for a loop or two?

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Id Planning
For all the good reasons

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Graham Borthwick
Go strong Martin!

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Ted & Sheila Dewhurst
Good Luck Martin love Mum & Dad x

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Jan Taylor

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Fiona Greenland

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Feldhausen Family
All the best Martin

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Paola Lonchampt
Good luck Martin!!!

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Anonymous
Thank you

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Ben De Wit
Great job Martin Pain is temporary, achievement is forever!

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Melissa & Alex Delnido
Best wishes for a great run xx

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Mike Henry
Well done Martin!

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Marc Jenkins

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Ben H
Go hard Martin

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Isabella Dewhurst
SO so proud of you dad!! I know you will smash it!! Missing you always <3 lots of love from issy xxx

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Joan & Ross Mcdermid
Marty is generous with his time. We’re past running, so we gladly sponsor you.

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Jasmine And Nash
Hi Martin, what a goal - we know you’ll ace it. Such a great cause. All the best with your run, Jas & Nash

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Anonymous

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Alice Mayes
Let’s go Martin!!!

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Anonymous

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Simon Dodge
Good luck Martin..... Great Cause to support.

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Stephen Lindsay
What an effort- impressive. Good luck on the day.

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Danielle Kirby
You are a superstar - good luck!

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Charlotte Dewhurst
Although I won’t be there physically, I’m there in spirit, you got this🙌🏼🙌🏼

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Aaron Moore
Well done Martin, an amazing effort and great cause!

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Robbie Williams
You got this Martin. Keep going even when you can't feel your legs anymore ;)

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Kieran Minto
Good luck Martin, a great cause to support! Hopefully we can run again soon whether that be in Canberra or Sydney.

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Catherine & Kev Morley
Go smash it!!

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Jon Cheesmond
Hey Martin, Thanks for sharing this on Linked In such a great cause. In April 2018 my parents came put to Aus for the Commonwealth Games, and we did a few bush walks. On one walk, she was struggling and felt it was harder than she thought it should be. By July, we knew something was seriously wrong and in early October, we got the diagnosis. My mum died in Oct of 2019 at the age of 69. A great cause I hope you smash it.

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Mark Skelton
Best of luck - great thing that you are doing

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Josh Delnido
Let's go!

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2b Limitless
The 2b Limitless Team is proud to support this great cause!

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Mick Todd
Congratulations Martin - Well done mate!

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Nigel O’neill
Well done Martin, this is a terrific cause and you’re so amazing for taking on this challenge!

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Doug
Martin, good luck with the challenge, no doubt your 2022 training will put you in good stead.

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Anonymous
Very inspiring Martin! Amazing effort.

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Paul Boyle
Great Initiative Martin, all the best with the Run!

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Con Vavoulas
Good Luck Martin. Meet you at the Civic afterwards........

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Jamie Middleditch
Great cause, great bloke! Outstanding performance. Go Mart.

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Id Planning
Love your (running) work and goals

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Martin Dewhurst
Let's get the ball rolling
A HUGE congratulations on your achievement Marty, you’re an inspiration!!