Nedd Brockmann, the Aussie endurance athlete recognized for pushing limits, has launched his newest jaw-dropping problem: breaking the world document for the quickest time to cowl 1,000 miles (1,610 kilometers) on foot. Brockmann, who famously set a velocity document as he ran throughout Australia in 2022, isn’t simply chasing one other accolade—he’s additionally aiming to boost $10 million for Australians experiencing homelessness. As of Thursday morning, Brockmann is all in on this monumental process.
Brockman’s historic Australian problem
In 2022, Brockmann captured the hearts of many Australians along with his record-breaking supported run throughout the nation. The 23-year-old ran 4,000 kilometres in 46 days, from Perth’s Cottesloe Seaside to Sydney’s Bondi Seaside, elevating greater than $2 million for homelessness. The previous electrician travelled a mind-blowing 100 kilometres a day, and shared each step of his journey along with his Instagram followers: from maggots rising in his toes from the rain to his physique shutting down on him, the Aussie remained in good spirits, updating and provoking many.
The legendary 1,000-mile document
The present document, set by legendary ultrarunner Yiannis Kouros in 1988, stands at 10 days, 10 hours, half-hour and 36 seconds. Brockmann must run roughly 160 kilometres every day for 10 straight days. “It could be ridiculous of me to not honour the individuals who have gone earlier than me as (I believe) I perceive the depths one should go to attain such a factor,” Brockmann shared on social media. “Held by one in every of, if not the best extremely runner of all time, Yiannis Kouros’s feat of endurance is solely mind-blowing.” On the similar time, Brockmann is tackling the problem with full power. “For those who’re going to do one thing, don’t go in half-assed. Throw every part at it.”
@nedd.brockmann We’re going LIVE bby! 🚀 Watch each lap and every part in between on TikTok Reside. Begins 4pm Thursday third. @TikTokLIVE AUNZ ♬ authentic sound – Nedd brockmann
Making a distinction
Brockmann’s endeavours are by no means nearly working. In 2023, via his efforts, 52 individuals had been housed, and this yr he’s aiming even larger. “Now we have to make homelessness everybody’s drawback,” he says, and he’s utilizing his platform to make systemic change, calling on others to get uncomfortable in their very own methods to assist Aussies in want. Ned’s Uncomfortable Problem is ready to run from Oct.20-29. He invitations others to attempt one thing difficult (bodily or in any other case), set a goal, and lift funds for the charity We Are Mobilise, which goals to offer the help and assets to individuals experiencing homelessness in order that they will “regain management of their lives and thrive inside their communities,” as per their web site.
Find out how to comply with
You’ll be able to comply with Brockmann’s each day progress via his Instagram (@nedbrockmann) and at his web site. He’s monitoring his laps—sure, 403 laps of the 400m Olympic Park observe per day—and he has a livestream to share updates in real-time.