Nedd Brockmann arrives at Bondi after a gruelling 46-day run across Australia — and people are calling him the next Australian of the Year!
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After completing a backbreaking solo run across the length of Australia, one runner received a hero's welcome on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Inspiring millennials all over Australia (and all over the world), Nedd Brockmann ran a total distance of 3800 kilometres over 46 days and an average of more than 80 kilometres a day from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi, all for charity.
Now that's what we would call commitment to a worthy cause!
He started his charity run on September 1 and ended his journey at Bondi Beach on Monday, and there he was welcomed by thousands of people who crammed the streets to cheer him home.
The 23-year-old has managed to raise more than $1.3 million, surpassing 20,000 contributors for Mobilise, a charity organisation that works to help people suffering from homelessness.
His jaw-dropping feat was decorated with an Indigenous ceremony before he had to face the torture of climbing up some stairs while addressing the crowd.
Brockmann expressed gratitude to the crowd and popped a bottle of champagne in honour of the occasion; when shouts of 'shoey' were sent his way, he gladly complied.
His heroic charity run has been hailed by people all around Australia, and Brockmann is already receiving nominations for Australian of the Year.
'Thousands greeting Nedd Brockman as he wends his way to Bondi after his 4000km run across Australia. Has there been a greater feat of human endurance by an Australian? All for the homeless. Raised $1.5 million. Australian of the year?' wrote one person on Twitter.
A second user added: 'Nedd Brockmann: What a legend!' with a third saying, 'What a moment - Nedd Brockman completing his run. I loved every minute of it.'
Many people also wish that he'll finally slouch on something and receive the much-needed rest and recuperation he deserves.
Brockmann ran for about 10 hours a day, beginning at about 5 in the morning. Throughout his 46-day journey, he will have run the equivalent of more than 270 City2Surf races.
Brockmann has been accompanied by his physiotherapist, as well as his parents, Kylie and Ian Brockmann, girlfriend Jemma Griffin, and friend and photographer Bradley Farley.
At the outset of the run, Brockman intended to surpass the record, but an injury forced him to slow down around day 12.
His ankle had swollen to such an extreme degree that he could not move his toes or lift his foot. As if his injuries weren't bad enough, his feet were subjected to such harsh treatment that his blisters began to contain pus, and maggots began to live in his toes.
It wasn't just his legs, either. His biceps have been locked in a running position for so long that they won’t be able to straighten out for a long while.
Congratulations to Nedd on his amazing achievement!
There's no denying that the act of running across Australia is a humongous feat that not a lot of people can manage to pull off, and we commend Nedd for doing it for a good cause.
But it's important to keep in mind that, like any other form of exercise, running should always be done carefully and with great consideration for our bodies.
Running is fantastic for our cardiovascular health, helps us manage our weight, and provides us with accessible fitness that we can do almost anywhere.
But when we force ourselves to keep up with unrealistic goals for the frequency, distance, or speed at which we run, we put our bodies at risk for injury.
Somewhere in their 50s and 60s, many mid-lifers have noticed that they have a few niggling pains here and there that make it harder for them to pick up their pace or complete a run.
So, maybe it's time to ditch the jog and begin incorporating some slower and gentler exercises into workout routines, such as walking.
In one of our previous articles, we shared a few exercises you can do if you need a little extra motivation to get out there and start moving your feet every day. Check them out here!
We hope Nedd's story inspires you, folks, as much as it has inspired us here at the SDC! We wish everyone the best of luck on their journey to better health and fitness.
Inspiring millennials all over Australia (and all over the world), Nedd Brockmann ran a total distance of 3800 kilometres over 46 days and an average of more than 80 kilometres a day from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi, all for charity.
Now that's what we would call commitment to a worthy cause!
Nedd Brockman finished his 46-day run in Sydney, at the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club. Credit: Richard Dobson.
He started his charity run on September 1 and ended his journey at Bondi Beach on Monday, and there he was welcomed by thousands of people who crammed the streets to cheer him home.
The 23-year-old has managed to raise more than $1.3 million, surpassing 20,000 contributors for Mobilise, a charity organisation that works to help people suffering from homelessness.
His jaw-dropping feat was decorated with an Indigenous ceremony before he had to face the torture of climbing up some stairs while addressing the crowd.
Brockmann expressed gratitude to the crowd and popped a bottle of champagne in honour of the occasion; when shouts of 'shoey' were sent his way, he gladly complied.
Brockmann popped a bottle of champagne and gladly did a 'shoey' to celebrate the feat. Credit: EPA.
His heroic charity run has been hailed by people all around Australia, and Brockmann is already receiving nominations for Australian of the Year.
'Thousands greeting Nedd Brockman as he wends his way to Bondi after his 4000km run across Australia. Has there been a greater feat of human endurance by an Australian? All for the homeless. Raised $1.5 million. Australian of the year?' wrote one person on Twitter.
A second user added: 'Nedd Brockmann: What a legend!' with a third saying, 'What a moment - Nedd Brockman completing his run. I loved every minute of it.'
Many people also wish that he'll finally slouch on something and receive the much-needed rest and recuperation he deserves.
Brockmann ran for about 10 hours a day, beginning at about 5 in the morning. Throughout his 46-day journey, he will have run the equivalent of more than 270 City2Surf races.
Brockmann has been accompanied by his physiotherapist, as well as his parents, Kylie and Ian Brockmann, girlfriend Jemma Griffin, and friend and photographer Bradley Farley.
At the outset of the run, Brockman intended to surpass the record, but an injury forced him to slow down around day 12.
His ankle had swollen to such an extreme degree that he could not move his toes or lift his foot. As if his injuries weren't bad enough, his feet were subjected to such harsh treatment that his blisters began to contain pus, and maggots began to live in his toes.
It wasn't just his legs, either. His biceps have been locked in a running position for so long that they won’t be able to straighten out for a long while.
Brockmann's 46-day run is not without injuries. Credit: Instagram.
There's no denying that the act of running across Australia is a humongous feat that not a lot of people can manage to pull off, and we commend Nedd for doing it for a good cause.
But it's important to keep in mind that, like any other form of exercise, running should always be done carefully and with great consideration for our bodies.
Running is fantastic for our cardiovascular health, helps us manage our weight, and provides us with accessible fitness that we can do almost anywhere.
But when we force ourselves to keep up with unrealistic goals for the frequency, distance, or speed at which we run, we put our bodies at risk for injury.
Somewhere in their 50s and 60s, many mid-lifers have noticed that they have a few niggling pains here and there that make it harder for them to pick up their pace or complete a run.
So, maybe it's time to ditch the jog and begin incorporating some slower and gentler exercises into workout routines, such as walking.
In one of our previous articles, we shared a few exercises you can do if you need a little extra motivation to get out there and start moving your feet every day. Check them out here!
We hope Nedd's story inspires you, folks, as much as it has inspired us here at the SDC! We wish everyone the best of luck on their journey to better health and fitness.
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