Help me make it meaningful
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate – it affects 1 in 5 Australians every year with symptoms like depression and anxiety. The impact can be devastating, not only for those living with it, but for those around them.
Blokes make up an average of 7 out of every 9 suicides everyday in Australia (BeyondBlue, 2023). The number of men who die each year is double the national road toll. Traditional ideas of masculinity are often viewed as the cause of this phenomenon (Staiger et al, 2020).
That’s why I’m getting active and raising funds for the Black Dog Institute - to support crucial mental health research and support services that help ALL Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
Help me create a meaningful moment for mental health as I work up a sweat, all for a great cause.
Please donate now. Thank you.
My Achievements
My Updates
Forestville to Palm Beach
Monday 22nd Apr On April 20th I ran from Forestville to Palm beach to Avalon. The highlight was Barrenjoey Lighthouse. The run costed me both of my legs and a pair of headphones which I assumed were waterproof!
Run from Home to Opera House
Sunday 14th Apr First run back after injury. Took things very slow but was able to get quite a distance of 23 kms from home to the Opera House
9th April
Wednesday 10th Apr I’ve got stuck into swimming. It seems so much harder than running and has the element of muscle fatigue, especially in the back.
Injury 26/3
Monday 1st Apr Unfortunately as a result of my trail run at Bare Creek I strained a muscle in my foot and have not been able to run. Physio has recommended I wait a few weeks to the point where I can jog on it without pain.
24/3 Bare Creek Trail Run Race
Sunday 24th Mar Managed to finish a 12 km trail run race today to bring my total to 135 kms.
13th of March
Wednesday 13th Mar Unfortunately missed out on running a trail in the Eastern suburbs. I was able to get a solid run in castle cove along the trails by the water. It was severely overgrown and a big challenge. Upon moving into our new office I also got a nice flat run by the water at Barangaroo done. Close to 100 kms, let’s get it! 🏃 Share
9th March
Saturday 9th Mar 79.8 / 150 kms
27th Feb
Tuesday 27th Feb Week 3 Update
20th Feb
Tuesday 20th Feb 35.2 / 100 kms so far!
10th Feb
Saturday 10th Feb So far two moderately sized runs complete. It’s been refreshing being able to run in a group and by myself and getting the best of both worlds!
Day 1
Wednesday 7th Feb Today I ran Two Creeks Track a loop from my place in Roseville around the Roseville Bridge. Very damp and rocky terrain with moderate elevation. For pace and statistics comparisons please see @walkiesisrunnin on Instagram or https://www.strava.com/athletes/130976819Thank you to my Sponsors
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Jack Freer
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Alex M
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Aimee
Well done Matt. What a great cause! I admire your determination to hit your goals.
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Michelle Forde
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Brookie
Matt, what you’ve done has inspired us all to be better humans - to do our bodies better, our friends better, and to EAT PASTA RUN FASTAAA. Love you man xx
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Anonymous
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Jared Hughes
Congrats, from the random kid at unofficial run club like 2 months ago.
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Bill C
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Matthew Carter
Congrats on this fundraiser, Matt. You’ve worked really hard and showed so much commitment to the cause. Very inspiring.
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Anonymous
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Stranger
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Chris Siefert
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Prabhseerat Dang
Proud of you :)
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Anonymous
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Trenny Benny
To the man who is improving everyday. Takes a lot of discipline and commitment to keep refining one’s body and mindset. Much credit to what impact you’ve had on yourself and the group. Success is contagious - good job CUH
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Steven
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Anonymous
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Jacqui Stevens
Well done Matt
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Bailey Stevens
Awesome work Matt! Keep it up
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Christine
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Anonymous
Fast as fk boiiiii
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Anonymous
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Tom G
On ya Matty
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Jacinta
Doing a great thing :)
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Jared Hughes
Keep on running.
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Ethan Holt
KEEP IT UP YOU LEGEND!!! Much love from the holts <3
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Sam Stalley
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Nana
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Kiara C
Well done Matt!
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Tilter
Onya Matt!
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Shiv
proud of you matt xx
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Lyndal
Great job Matt!
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Nadine Walker
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Felicia
Go Matt!!
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Walks
Open the 8th inner gate
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Nathaniel Graves
Fuckin aye dude, channel ur inner goggins
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Gillespie
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Pat Lenzner
Doing bits bro!! Good luck
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Anonymous
Great start. Good luck!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Great idea mate. Best of luck
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Anonymous
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Better late than never! Great work Matt