3 Great Runs for Dad

By Alex Heanly Join Me

Help me make it meaningful

As many of you know, Dad passed away in a cycling accident late last year. Knowing how much the Black Dog institute meant to him, and the hours upon hours he put into riding for Zoo2Zoo, I wanted to do something special this year to help raise some money for the Black Dog too. 


Now, Dad loved a sufferfest. And while I was never the greatest cyclist, I do like to run. So at the end of March I’m going to be running, walking (and maybe by the end crawling) 3 of New Zealand’s Great Walks, in just 3 days. 


The Milford, Kepler and Routeburn Track are some of the most incredible multi-day hikes out there, and in total work out to be nearly 150kms and 5000m vertical gain. In other words, well and truely a sufferfest. 


I’m looking forward to the challenge, and to raising some money for this incredible cause, so please show me your support and donate if you can, it all helps. 


My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Ros Johannesen

Best wishes Alex - a great way to honour your Dad.

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Marc Skipper

Best of luck out there on the trail mate, for Mark ❤️

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Anonymous

You got this ❤️

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Slash

Bloody brilliant Big A!! Go hard and enjoy! Love Slash & Beth xx

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Maddy Heanly

For dad. With you every step of the way.

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Seak Consulting Pty Ltd

Great Effort Alex.

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Jackie Kennedy

Run, Alex, Run! This is for you, for your dad and for such a great cause. With loads of love from Jacks and Luke xx

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Straw, Cils, Hugo, Sofia, Allegra

Hi Alex. Great work. So proud. You will crush it.

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Chappo

You’re a legend mate. Can’t wait to celebrate your achievements over a beer of 2 down the track

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Bammers

Great work Alex very proud of you. Xxx

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John D'alessandri

Alex your Dad was a special man who would be so proud of your endeavours.

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Stepping Stones

Just hugs and good running shoes

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James Heanly

Great stuff Alex.

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Richard Anicich

Great effort Alex

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Brad And Raylene

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Bruce

Great challenge to take on Alex

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Trent Robertson

Well done Alex

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Stu Clifford

$100 kangaroo court fine $200 sponsorship Go well Alex Dad would be very very proud

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Nick & Liv

3 days ? Odds are you do it in 2?

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Ben And Amy Doran

Your Dad will be with you every step of the way!

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Gapps Family

Well done Alex - you are a champion. Your dad is so proud of you!

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Marisa & Jarrod

He would be so proud xx

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Deborah Racklyeft

Go Alex! A very special endeavour!

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Mark O'neill

Apologies for drlay in depositing Alex - seversl failed attempts!! Great effort and well done. Mark Z2Z 2023

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Jen

As if we all aren’t proud enough of you Alex! You are amazing, Dad will be with you all the bloody way. Love and miss you x

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Taylor Springthorpe

So much love for you and Mark, good luck Alex xxxxxxx

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Chappo Jnr

Good on you Alex, what a massive challenge. Goodluck over there and all the best.

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Tailor-made Financial Services

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Sandy Whitear

Your Dad would be so incredibly proud of you for carrying on his legacy in this way. Good luck!

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Janet And Mick Mayes

Dear Alex, Your family story broke our hearts and you have been in the forefront of our minds ever since. Your Dad will be with you during your epic runs and you will always make him proud. I hope Lyle is with you, make him run all the harder. Take care. Love to your Family. Janet and Mick Mayes.

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Leah Bird

Sending you lots of love and support. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been going through this. Your Dad was such a kind man and always made me feel so welcome. Can’t wait to see you destroy this challenge! Always here if you need me Xx

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Shaun And Kelly

Hey mate, such a great cause, keep up the great work and I have no doubt you’ll smash it…

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Gabby Heanly

I am so proud. Thanks for doing this for Dad ❤️

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James Bamford

Lessss goooooo

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Jason Lee

Kangaroo court fine plus a little extra. Good luck on your adventure Alex

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Michael Graham

Hell of an effort!

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Colleen & Simon Norris

What an amazing effort! Good luck

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Wanny And Batba

We are so proud of you, Alex, supporting Zoo2Zoo which your dad was so passionate about. He will be with you every step of the way and we will be there too. Lots of love.

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Chris Read

Fantastic stuff Alex. Your dad was and will remain a huge inspiration to me. Good luck and go hard!

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James Heanly

Hey Alex. Keep training hard. Here is a donation courtesy of Zoo2Zoo Kangaroo Court fines for me and Daile

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Anna Mildner

(Kangaroo court Z2Z + extra) Amazing challenge Alex and what a lovely way to honour your Dad! Wishing you all the best. Enjoy the scenery.

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Lucie Devos

Go Alex !!!! You're the best !

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Anonymous

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Helen Scott

Well Done Alex, your Dad would be so proud of you taking this on

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Mario Ravanini

A small thing to remember a great man.

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Luke Rutledge

Wishing you a safe and speedy trip Alex Heanly. In memory of one of the great men of this world.

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Big Guns Billy

I love your work aqua man!

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Grant Thompson

Huge effort Alex. Dad will be with you in spirit all the way. Well done from the Thompson family

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Andrew Hosie

Kangaroo court. What a challenge amazing effort Alex your dad would be proud.

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Bozo

Great cause you are running for Alex. Your dad would be so proud.

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Nick Sovechles

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Brendan Smith

Kangaroo Court Fines from Melbourne Z2Z Go for it, a fantastic challenge for a great bloke

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Leah & Mati Hustl

Luv u xx

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Anonymous

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Alison Fenwick

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Warrick Gard

Kangaroo Court Fine. All the best Alex. Great work and I hope you hit your goals.

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Peter Morrison

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James Prell

No pain no gain

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Cj

Kangaroo court fine. Loved the Axe like so many people. I wish you every success with this huge challenge mate. Cheers CJ

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Lukas And Madeleine Thodas

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Adam Mort

We’ll done Alex. Amazing!

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Peter Willis

Go Alex !

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Peter Macadam

Mark will be the comforting voice in your head when you hit the wall. Great to see the Heanly annual challenges continue.

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Emily Kirk

Good luck and have fun Alex, proud of you.

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Chris Digby

Kangaroo Court Fine! Go well Alex for a great charity and especially for a most remarkable man!

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Ben Sales

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Straw

Hi mate. Kangaroo court had a fair reach.

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Anna Molloy

Kangaroo Court Fine! All the best Alex.

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Kim Dale

All the best Alex. Epic challenge and we are behind you 100%.

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Mum

Such a proud Parent moment. We love you and look forward to watching you achieve amazing heights.

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Lyle Mayes

This is not a donation, this is payment for you to carry me along the milford track.

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Emma Friesen

Will be cheering you on from Canada :)) You’re an inspiration and your dad’s spirit lives on in you so evidently, proud of you for doing this. Maybe next year I’ll join ya but until then you’re gonna crush it.

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Jaimee Herbert

Sending lots of love xxx

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Michael Gordon

Well done, Alex. He did love the sufferfest.

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Izzie

He was so proud to be your father Alex. You will carry his spirit with you across the mountains. Be strong and send it 💙

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Andrew Mckay

Fantastic effort Alex Heanly!! My fines from Kangaroo Court!!

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Carolyn Egan

Good luck and stay strong. Kangaroo Court fine plus donation.

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Jordan Bamford

Amazing stuff Alex, he would absolutely love this

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Gabby

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Sophie Jenkins

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Lori & Ryan

Your beautiful Dad was an inspiration and we are privileged to have called him our mate. He’d be incredibly proud of you.

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Bronte Clifford

Lots of love. Great cause.

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Damon & Maria

So proud x

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Jennifer Clements

Super proud of you Alex! We'll be with you on the track in spirit! Though Jub might request the days off to run behind you!

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Seve Jones

Kangaroo Court pt 2

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David Gatwood

We are right behind you Alex & your Dad would be so proud!

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Brayden And Jess

We are super proud of you for continuing your dads legacy. Both the work he did and you are doing make massive impacts on those who need it most.

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Ian Neale

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Matt And Jai

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Rebecca Mclean

Your dad would be so proud Alex xo

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Enzo D'ambrogio

ENZO - Zoo2zoo

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Bob Sheridan And Kev Mcnamara

Congrats Alex. This is the kangaroo court fines at Cooma for me and Kev McNamara. Cheers mate

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Marc Skipper

Kangaroo court fines

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Seve Jones

Great work mate!! Kangaroo court fine going to the best possible cause

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Laurence Treloar

Melb to Sydney bollard fines

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Josh Kefford

Best of luck Alex!

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Haywood Suarez

We love you, admire you and would love to be with you and most of all we cannot be more proud of you xxxx well done boy 😉

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Charlotte

Easy to see everyone is so proud of you! You’re gonna smash it 💪❤️

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Anonymous

Beyond proud of you Alex - you’re one amazing human :)

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Thomas Newland

Proud of you mate! ✊🏼

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Finnian Howard

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Oli Baxter

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George Hardy

This looks like a great challenge, for a great cause Alex. Good luck. Thinking of you mate.

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Andrew Wickham

Good luck Alex! We all will be thinking of you mate.

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Richard Stevens

What a great challenge, remembering an awesome bloke! Go well 😂

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Maddy Heanly

Kangaroo Court ☺️

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Riley Irwin

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Kim Hill

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Josy Acquaro

Kangaroo Fine Good luck Alex. Just completed my first Z2Z and although I never met your Dad, his spirit and tenacity shone through your amazing Mum and the rest of your beautiful family. I’m sure you’ll smash it in true Heanly fashion. Go well and be safe!!

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Mark Vardy

Kangaroo court

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Reece Faulkner

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Stephen Odonoghue

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Bonnie Byrnes

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Leanne Mcnamara

What a wonderful thing to do Alex

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Leanne Chalmers

Amazing Goal, I have hiked two of these tracks - wishing you perfect weather conditions

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Jo Hospes

Big hug x

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Anonymous

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Paul And Tanya Murdoch

Amazing!! Like father like son. I’m sure Mark was with you every step of the way 💕💕💕

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Sophia De With

Alex, your dad would be so proud of you.

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Kellie Mcvie

So proud of you, best of luck x

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Zoe Hori

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Dee Herbig

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Kathryn Kirk

Kangaroo Court - Zoo2Zoo Go Alex!!!

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Roma Heanly

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Michael Wong

All the best Alex

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Kangaroo Court - Janet Facey

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Nick Christensen

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Peter Heanly

Good luck with the runs Alex. We will be thinking of you. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Kimberley Morgan

An amazing way to honour a wonderful man and a great cause.

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Joan And Bruce

All the best

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Vanessa N

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Bridget

Congratulations Alex, you're doing amazing things, he is so proud of you. Can't wait to see what you do next

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Taelor Mackenzie

A lovely tribute and a great cause. Your Dad would be so proud. All the best on your treks, smash it!

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Jeremy Mudford

Love you mate - Jeremy

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Anonymous

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Lil Scott

You're gonna crush it Alex. So proud of you 💪

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Camille Simard-legault

You got this Alex!

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Rosanna Rov

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Bec Russell

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Linda Tarrant

All the very best Alex, your Dad will be so proud.

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Bron & Ron

You’ve got this Alex! So so proud of you for what you’re taking on, it sounds like your Dad will be the proudest of all, i’m sure he’ll be there with you every step of the way 💖 We’re always supporting you from afar, love you!

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Jenna Considine

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Carlah Walton

Try to keep up with your Uncle James. 😉

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Matt Hallen

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Fintan Conway

Awesome effort!

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Layno

Love you Lexi, so proud of you ❤️

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Joanne Hinrichsen

Great effort Alex .. your Dad would be proud!

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Holly Feeney

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Georgia Eccles

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Nic Roser

Go Alex all the best for the run