Sam's Long Run Home: 85km for the Black Dog Institute

By Sam Paton Join Me

My Activity Tracking

175
kms

My target 200 kms

Help me make it meaningful

On Sunday, 13th July, I’ll be running 85 kilometres from Middleton to Glenelg.

It’s the biggest physical challenge I’ve ever taken on, but for me, it’s about more than just the distance.

I’m doing this for mental health. I’m doing it for the Black Dog Institute, and I’m doing it for myself.

Like many others, I’ve faced my own challenges with mental health. This run represents the long road that so many walk every day, often quietly and often alone. It’s tough, it’s isolating at times, and it takes everything you've got.

By donating, you’ll be supporting the Black Dog Institute’s incredible work in research, early intervention, education and support services, helping to improve the lives of people living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and suicide risk.

If you’re able to spare a few dollars, it would mean the world to me.

I’ll be documenting the journey, so if you’d like to follow along, head to @runtalknormalise on Instagram.

Thanks so much for being part of this. 

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$158.25

Brad Allan

Run Forest!! Great work champion, hope it all goes well!

$11.65

Gabrielle Glynn

Dear Sam I really struggled in my 30s until my 50s.. It’s an ongoing story but I have remained well since. I love that you are highlighting mental health by this challenge. Good luck and my best wishes for the future.

$54.12

Kerry & Darren Rowlands

Well done Sam!! All the best for the run.

$54.12

Nicole Burton

GO GET EM’ SPORT From Sam, Nic & Ted ☺️

$54.12

Maria Bosi

Well done Sam. Know you can do it. xx

$54.12

Gypsy Black

🥸

$54.12

Marcin Nocun

$54.12

Alex Gillett

Smash it mate 🤜🏽

$50

Andrew Bradley

$54.12

Anonymous

🏃‍♂️

$54.12

Suzie Strachan

Great work Sam!

$22.58

Kelsey Grant

good one 👍

$54.12

Anthony Reidy

Nice work big man

$52.92

Shelley Druce

Great cause Sam! Well done 🏆

$100

James Hyams

Go Sam!!

$75

Scott Shanks

Keep motoring on

$54.12

Kathleen Giles

Such an awesome thing you are doing, to raise money for mental health. All the best with the run!

$54.12

Sally T

All the best. Fantastic effort 👊

$50

Dianne Wood

Massive achievement Sammy P!

$54.12

Damon Brohier

You’re an absolute weapon. Love it

$54.12

David Liston

Go get’’em big dog!

$106.12

Katherine Skinner

Good luck Sam 👊🏼

$54.12

Gurmeet Singh

$54.12

Orbitel Technologies

Great cause Sam. Thank you for doing this for you and for all that need the support xo

$54.12

Sal & Ross

Run like the wind Sam

$54.12

Chelsea Harris

So inspiring Sam!! All the best on run day!!

$27.81

Taliya Windle

Good luck!

$54.12

Emma Kelly

Blown away by Sam’s heart, grit and determination! Sad I won’t be here to witness this incredible act (or complete batshit craziness- either way you are our hero!) Run Forrest, RUN!!! You’ll totally smash this!!

$33.15

Sally Wild

Good Luck Sam, you got this x

$106.12

Dre And Pia Wise

On ya Sam!

$54.12

Emma Jepson

🫶🫶

$600

Scott Nerlich

Proud of you mate x

$22.58

Michelle Hyams

Good luck Sam.

$136

Anonymous

Run Sam run

$106.12

David Kirk ..brunnings Garden Products

Good luck Sam

$211

Geoff & Dan Schell

Well done Sam , an amazing challenge for a great cause 👍

$126.62

Jarryd, Alana, Hugo, Lillie And Rocky

Into em salt and pepper

$54.12

Brandon Pilgrim

$106.12

Anthony Fahey

Best of luck Sam. Huge effort for a great cause.

$27.81

Jae Curtis

Good luck brah. Make some cold calls whilst doing it.

$110.72

Matthew Lindblom

Great cause Sammy P and good luck with your run

$131.88

Ros And Andrew Millar

Fantastic endeavour Sam, wishing you all the best. Ros and Andrew

$16.07

Anonymous

$54.12

Daniel Lean

You’re a bloody legend mate!!

$106.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Kristen

Good on you- goodluck!

$54.12

Nicholas Cooke

Love what you do mate.

$54.12

Chloe Martin

Good luck Sammy!

$103.72

Jason Mills

Sam the man! 🦸‍♂️ Instead of beeping at me in traffic next time I expect a wolf 🐺 whistle!😗 Ps that florist has good coffee FYI from Hark!

$106.12

Liam Connelly

$43.60

Enzo Marro

Inspirational Sammy! Great cause

$22.58

Daniel Gray

Good luck my son big love you got that DOG IN YA

$54.12

Jacob Kinsman

go PATON

$54.12

Anonymous

Legend 🤙🏼🤙🏼

$200

Mark O’meagher

The man

$27.21

Chris Daley

Go get it, ya legend!

$50

William

We have much confidence in you and you would surely achieve your goal!

$31.97

Samuel G

Go Sam! Please tell the Buffer. I don’t want ROPS

$54.12

Adam Forte

Good on you mate

$50

Nick Paton

Love you mate, very proud of all your achievements. Enjoy your run!

$54.12

Trent Winstanley

Well done Sam, huge effort. Good luck

$54.12

Mary

Best of luck Sam,

$54.12

Alicia And Joel

You are amazing Sammy! Can’t wait to cheer you on 🥳 xx

$50

Emily

Crushing it, Sam!

$50

Nicola Grant

proud of you pal x

$54.12

Lauren Druce

Get it queen!

$54.12

Mohit Sareen

Sam, you are running for such a good cause. Big effort by you. Weldone mate.

$50

Ryan Mccarthy

Go bossman go

$106.12

Broadway Building Co

Well done Sam! Your an inspiration to all x

$134.75

Vivienne Paton

So proud of you son x

$54.12

James Jarrett

I couldn’t just let my wife donate for you Sam! I respect the cause you’re supporting, and am eternally grateful for the professionalism you’ve shown my family. Good on you mate. We’ll be cheering for you!

$22.58

Shelly- Marie Jarrett

Great man, great cause! Good luck Sam! Love Shelly,Jimmy & Peaches

$50

Amanda Pirone

👏👏👏

$78.45

Maddy T

Go legend 💪🏼