My Activity Tracking
1,001
kms
My target 1000 kms
Sept 12 Donation
Many thanks to Michael Joyce for donating today we are now at $7810Sept 3 Donation
$50 donation today from Jean Streem. Thank you JeanDay 40
23.3 kms yesterday got me over the finish line. 1001 kilometres completed. Apple Health estimates this equates to 1,275,000 steps and 352,000 kilojoules of active energy. No wonder I have been hungry. Manny walked the last 8 ks of the challenge. He has covered about 330 ks himself.Day 39
We finished day 39 with 978 kms completed and a leisurely 22 kms to get on day 40. We did not have any new donations on day 39 but there are some donations promised when the 1000 kms is completed.Day 38
A lunch invitation meant I did not quite achieve my stated aim of 36 kms for the day. 31.5 is still respectable and leave 41 kms to be covered over the last two days.Day 37
Day 36
A record 40 kms added yesterday dragged us from 13kms behind target to 2 kms in front. There are 98ks left to walk in 4 days?.Day 35
Day 34
Day 33
Day 32
A Corona Virus crisis meeting delayed our visitor last night allowing me to rack up a lot more kms than expected. We start today at 799 against the day 32 target of 800.Day 31
Catch up day on day 31 left us 2 kms ahead of target. 2 laps around the lake with an icy wind blowing on the eastern side. I am off to a reasonable start this morning but we have guests this evening and I will probably come up short today.Day 30
Not enough kms on day 30 but the diary is clear today and We will be back in front at the end of day 31.Day 29
27.7 kms walked on day 29. Leaving us with a 3 k buffer. This could be in jeopardy on day 30 with work and P&C commitments leaving little time for walking.Day 28
700 down against a target of 700. Reverting to Midnight Oil quotes I’m back on the border line.Day 27
As we near the end of the challenge it is increasingly important to be ahead of the target unless I want to be pushing for 50 kms on the last day... 32.3 kms yesterday got me 4 ks in front with 13 days to go and I am hoping to build a bigger buffer to hopefully ease the work load in the final stages.Day 26
Day Whaaaat? So my sister puts up a post about the yellow line and I immediately fall behind it. 646 ks chasing 650.. Thanks to Jackie Gambrell for donating. A donation today will mean we have equaled our longest run off donations which is 8 days....Day 25
Work and the fallout from the great ice cream conspiracy left me short of time to complete 25ks today. Still 23.6 kms is not a disaster. A big thanks to Joan Peters for her donation today.Day 24
A quiet day for my calendar gave me the opportunity to get some walking in early. Home to put the slow cooked pork roast on. A small walk once it was on and 4ks with Manny to cap it off. Finished the day 3 ks ahead of the curve 603 ks completed against day 24 target of 600.Day 23
It may be the hangover from the big Sunday walk or realisation that having done the first 500 I have another 500 to do. I just wasn’t feeling it yesterday but managed to scrape 26 kms together to square up the ledger 575 kms walked against the day 23 target of 575. I am feeling better today off and am looking to get ahead of the target.Day 22
At the end of our 22nd day we are 1km behind our day 22 target of 550 kilometres. Manny put in a massive 14.54 kms with me yesterday and showed no signs of tiredness. Special thanks to those who donated on day 22. Lucy Harris chipped in all the way from Kyrgyzstan (thank you spell check) where she is doing volunteer work. Peter Lanzon, Pete is family, thank you. Jackie Brighton who was my sisters besty in primary school.also donated. Thank you Jackie.Day 21
20.5 Ks on Day 21 I will make up the shortfall today. The highlight of Day 21 was that it was the best day for donations so far. A Big thank you to all of our Day 21 Donors Gayle Mitchell Troy Bryant, Gillian O'Mara, Amanda Mowbray, Kathryn Hanes, Sharon M, Jason and Nick Alexander. Lets not forget Sandra Olsen who gave a second donation for reaching the halfway mark.Day 20
The day dawned with 461 kms done chasing a day 20 target of 500ks. The 26.5 k morning walk took me past my normal Sunday morning haunt The Cromer Dome (St Mathews Farm Reserve) where I hit up the the players of the Warringah Touch Football association for some donations. This gave me the platform I needed and I took Manny out at 10pm and finished the goal to have 500ks down on Day 20. The Day 18 Donation from Ruth Pursehouse caused a minor social media sensation as we came to the realisation that everyone who grew up in Elanora had Ruth as their preschool teacher!Day 19
19.9 ks today we need 39ks to reach our day 20 goal of 500. No promises but I will give it a shotDay18
At 5.30pm I had 4ks to my name. There was work to be done. The first walk of the evening was 10 kms in the rain. The second walk started just after 9pm the rain was pretty much done it was misty and quiet with hardly anyone on the street. It also seemed a little warmer than recent nights So not as unpleasant as you might think.Day 17
415 ks down and only 10 ks shy of the day 17 target. It was another good day for donations with many thanks to Patricia Delamere and Michael Adams. It appears that my sisters Midnight Oil inspired post was a hit.Day 16
389 kms down chasing 400 for Day 16. The legs are feeling better although I seem to have blisters on my blisters! All in all I am feeling good and my confidence in completing the goal grows by the day.Day 15
Wow I cant believe it's over two weeks already. Thanks to Suzanne Houweling for your Day 15 donation. Another day another 25ks. Actually it was 24.8 last night and I was running on very tired legs to try and reach 25 ks before midnight. We reamin 15kms short of our day 15 target today. The really good news is the shin pain is almost completely gone!Day 14
A busy day 14 saw me starting the evening walk just after 8pm with only 4.8 ks completed. I was able to put in 21.3ks ending just after midnight.Day 13
310 Kms down chasing a day 13 Target of 325. Had an enjoyable Sunday Morning 11km walk with my old school mate and 1000 in Forty donor Clinton Scott. Its always a pleasure to talk with Clint and nice to have some company as well. Got out to a late start for the evening walk and finished with 23kms for the day.Day 12
24.95 kms clocked by the stroke of midnight. Irene added to our donations taking us to $2401. Thanks to you and all who have made a donation to date.Day 11
Best Donation day everrrrr!Day 10
28.5 kms today and the new shoes seem to be helping with the shin problem. Got a few blisters happening but I will take blisters over shin splints any day.Day 9
Another day another 27ks in the rear view mirrorDay 8
185 kms down against a day 8 target of 200. The gap is narrowing. The left shin is still giving me some grief and there was some swelling last night. Ice packs and some rest have it looking and feeling better this morning.Day 7
1 week in I am a little behind the day 7 Target of 175. I managed to miss the worst of the rain in the last two days and have been sticking to built up areas where hopefully there are less trees, powerlines etc.Day 6
A 22..5 k walk last night was only partially captured in the Day 6 numbers. Day 7 is the day to watch.Day 5
A better day but beaten by the clock again. The good news is my shin is holding up and the target is still in reach. Thanks to Amanda for another donation.Day 4
Numbers tell the story. This was the day. I was meant to reach 100ks. I was time poor and sore. Feeling much better at the start of day 5 and am eager to get back in front.Day 3
Numbers down a bit today. Due to work commitments. Got started late kicking a soccer ball with my 9 year old. He did his bit for the cause by kicking the ball as Dara away from dad as possible. Walks continued until midnight but 25 kms was beyond my reach.Day 2
Started the day with slight pain in my lower left shin. Rested up until the kids were at school and also had some work on. Took Manny for a quick 5ks in the morning and squeezed in another 5 before school pickup. 9pm - 12pm was catch up time getting me to 28.7k for the day. Highlight of the day. Seeing a fox near Mater Maria.Day 1
I wanted a big day 1. Started at midnight and did 10 kms with Manny the ever-young German Pinscher. At 9am I did 16ks around Narrabeen lake and out to Pittwater Rd.I'm doing something sporty to support Mission Australia!
2020 has challenged our image as the lucky country. For those of us that still have work it still is. Unfortunately more and more Australians are becoming the financial victims of the bush fires and COVID19.
Loss of work and livelihood is driving more Australians into
financial distress. The flow on effects can be devastating. Homelessness,
mental health issues, substance abuse domestic violence and suicide to name a
few. Financial distress can tear families apart.
Can I cover an average of 25 kilometres per day? Hand on heart I am not sure. I have been doing plenty of prep but preparation can only do so much. One thing that will inspire me to complete this goal is the support of other lucky Australians. This can be financially by donating via the fund raising page on Mission Australia. If you are feeling the pinch, positive comments, likes shares and follows are all helpful.
Please join me on a journey to make
more people feel a part of the lucky country.
My Achievements
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First donation
$100 raised
$250 raised
$500 raised
$1000 raised
Reached fundraising goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$208.80
Michael Joyce
$52.20
The Beans
$50
Richard Boalch
$64
Cheerleader In Chief
Just rounding up the tally to a nice and tidy $7,500 and adding my name to the double dipper board. Plus, I’m a little bit proud of you. 👏👏👏
$104.40
Sandra Olsen
Congratulations Richard. I admire your grit and determination to get to the end. It must have been tough.
$200
Patrick Chandra
well done Blochy
$104.40
Kylie Walker
$26.10
Debbie Grah
$57
Hamster
Congratulations Daddy you made it!.... Now let’s go for a ride 😊
$57
Kodi Bear
So proud of you Daddy!
$104.40
Elke & Miles Chester
WOW!! Outstanding effort for which you should be SO proud - as we are! Congrats xx
$52.20
Bill O'grady
$52.20
Rebecca Collard
Thanks to podcaster Michael Adams for drawing my attention to your gallant effort. Good luck in reaching your goal.
$52.20
David Mcbeath
Great work Richard
$26.10
Matt Smith
Fantastic work Richy. Can't wait to have a coldy with you buddy. Who knows when?
$50
Rebecca Walker
Big effort. I thought my 30km walk was huge.
$55
Lynne And Rob Taylor
Go Rich!! You have got this. Simone and kiddies must be so proud. Xxx
$49.90
Brianna Lanzon
Fantastic work! I definitely couldn't do it x
$52.20
Jamie Winter
Great effort mate, your feet probably aren't too pretty atm haha👍
$104.40
David Farrar - Pier Computers
Bloody awesome job!!!
$20.88
Anna Lise Phillips
Well done Richie! There's a very good post runners/walkers stretch on Glo.com (first two weeks free) if your body needs a helping hand!
$26.10
Jas
Go Ritchie!!!!!!
$78.30
Michael Howorth
$26.10
Renata Consiglio
Great effort and great cause!
$104.40
Dean & Megs
Fantastic achievement and support for Mission Australia
$156.60
Belinda Allchin
$208.80
Jim
My feet are sore just reading your sister’s posts. Kudos to you for your efforts. You should be very proud
$208.80
Sharon Allan
Well done
$104.40
Katherine Bean
$104.40
Wendy Frew
$104.40
Tracey Clarke
$26.10
Carrie Spinks Spinks
Well done Rich!!
$52.20
Mick Maher
Well done Richard. 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
$25
David Spencer
I suggest the target is beyond your capability.
$208.80
Dave Rowe
Amazing effort Rich. It's one thing to commit to those distances full stop, but to do it back-to-back for 40 days is awesome Good on you mate!
$500
Serpent & Dove
$100
Jackie Gambrell
Fantastic effort!
$20
Joan Peters
$26.10
Tracey Meares
Bloody great effort Rich!
$52.20
Sandra Bonello
Awesome effort Richard!
$52.20
Jackie Brighton (nee Fabri)
Super hero is an understatement! Congratulations on making it day 20. Look forward to following the next 20.
$52.20
Peter Lanzon
Awesome goal Rich!! All the best in your endeavour!!!
$100
Lucy Palmer
$261
Vanessa Calil
Richard, congratulations to you for your humble, sincere and absolutely relentless approach to tackling this MISSION. Your determination, passion and resistance to the wild and woolly weather of late had been inspirational! You are a legend!
$52.20
Sandy Olsen
Hip hip halfway hooray!
$52.20
Nick Alexander
Great cause. Good luck getting there
$50
Jason
$52.20
Sharon M
SPECTACULAR EFFORT
$52.20
Kathryn Hanes
Have been watching your heroic efforts through your sister’s Facebook updates! What a terrific cause. Keep putting one foot in front of the other!
$10.44
Amanda Mowbray
Best Wishes Richard
$50
Gillian O'mara
GO RITCHIE, YOU BLOODY LEGEND!!! xxx
$104.40
Troy Bryant
Hi Rich, I can’t ignore the incredible effort you are putting in and will be silently cheering you on for you to meet your goal. Cheers Troy
$52.20
Gayle Mitchell
Congratulations on your achievements so far Richard. All best wishes as you walk towards your final goal.
$52.20
Rebecca Brown
Onya Boalchy ..
$52.20
Belinda Lawton
Go Richard! Karen has been doing an awesome job keeping us updated and that effort in the pouring rain earned every cent of this.
$20
Ruth Pursehouse
$156.60
Michael Adams
Onya, Richard
$26.10
Trish Delamare
Keep those legs pumping
$26.10
Susan G Harris Rimmer
$100
Adrienne Riddell
Great work Richard. It’s a big slog but a great cause.
$100
Ms Wendy Frew
Well done Richard, keep it up!
$50
Ian White
$52.20
Suzanne
Good luck with the rest of the walk. Such a great cause. You got this!
$104.40
Adrian Heard
$52.20
Steve Torrez
$52.20
Irene Obrien
Brilliant cause and made even more attractive by your lovely sister cheering for you from the sidelines
$104.40
Anna Le Masurier
Impressive Richard = I am tired just thinking about it so good luck to the end! (There'll be a $100 match going to Mission from Macquarie as well...)
$104.40
Patrick Lanzon
Can't forget about your great effort mate, keeps coming up on my Apple Watch!! Watch you I do and I'm impressed. Well done!!
$100
Jen Dobell
Go Richard!! Great cause.
$52.20
Jane
You’ve walked to Canberra already! Great work!
$50
Trevor Burns
$52.20
Nikki Dews
$26.10
Kristin Americana
Keep on trucking!
$26.10
B
Good luck Richard for a great cause. Miss working with your cheeky sister, always lots of laughs when she is around, she's an absolute legend.
$52.20
Sally Patten
$52.20
Tim Rumble
Awesome Effort! And remember, don't go too early and keep up the vaso.
$104.40
Tanya Baini
Run Richie, run!!!
$55
Jenni Young
$52.20
Clint Scott
onya Rich. Will join you when the rain eases. Good luck
$52.20
Amanda Ryding
$100
Ken Carter
$52.20
Kealani Tosh
$26.10
Tanya Russell
Good luck
$52.20
Anne Matthews
Well done Richard, great cause.
$26.10
Mark Sperling
Good luck Richie and a worthy cause
$52.20
Doriana Donnelly
Good luck- champion!
$52.20
Brenda Scott
All the very best Richard. Wonderful cause you are supporting.
$104.40
Alan Craw
Good luck Richard.
$53
Doreen Boalch
Love from Mum xx
$26.10
Bob Webster
Go Richie!
$208.80
Hardy Crombach
Good on you Richard. Go hard.
$52.20
Tristan Hatcher
$25
Gloria Aslan
You have my Support Richard :)
$50
Alice Lin
Such a great cause
$26.10
Marian Edmunds
Well done Richard!
$52.20
Sandy Olsen
$100
Simmy
Always looking to make a difference! Enjoy getting fit with Manny 😊
$52.20
Katherine Bean
$250
Karen Boalch
I’ll throw in a couple of blister packs as well. Good luck, Rich. Very proud of you. Xx
$104.40










On ya Richard