By Margaret Maccoll
Running has been their medicine to keep fit and get them through mental health struggles so now a group of 6 mates are challenging themselves to run 102km to send a message that working together is the way to overcome mental struggles and to raise money for Headspace national youth mental health foundation.
Organised by mates Blake Bradford and Kyle Burke the event has brought together Peregian Beach lifeguard Thomas Cervi along with Tarryn Hayden, Dylan Dickson and Jonathan Cover from around Queensland who met through running and decided to take on the challenge of running 100km in one hit.
Blake said they thought they should turn the venture into a fundraising exercise and with a mate, also a runner, working in Mackay Headspace they decided the organisation would be a good fit for the challenge.
He said no one in the group had had to push through such a gruelling physical and mental challenge as would be required to complete the 100km run.
“With each other we’ll be able to get through this struggle together,“ he said.
The run will prove there’s an end to even your darkest days.
The men will leave Southport Surf Life Saving Club at midnight on 9 April and head to Byron Bay.
They have friends who are athletes who are planning to join them along parts of the race and a group of family and friends to join in near the finish line.
To donate to the cause visit au.gofundme.com/f/run-for-your-life-2021, purchase a shirt or cap on the Evocativ website or connect @rfyl100
