Overview
- Goodge finished his run at Bondi Beach on May 19, completing the journey four days faster than the previous record set in 2023 by Chris Turnbull.
- He averaged over 100 km per day, running the equivalent of two and a half marathons daily at a pace of about seven and a half minutes per kilometer.
- The 31-year-old was motivated by his mother Amanda’s battle with cancer, channeling his grief into raising funds for the Cancer Council of Australia.
- Throughout the grueling journey, Goodge endured significant physical challenges, including a torn Achilles tendon, insomnia with hallucinations, and multiple injuries.
- Runners and supporters joined him for the final kilometers, celebrating his achievement and his dedication to cancer research.