Nedd Brockmann, the Aussie endurance athlete recognized for pushing limits, has launched his newest jaw-dropping problem: breaking the world file for the quickest time to cowl 1,000 miles (1,610 kilometers) on foot. Brockmann, who famously set a velocity file 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 together 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 together 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 file
The present file, set by legendary ultrarunner Yiannis Kouros in 1988, stands at 10 days, 10 hours, half-hour and 36 seconds. Brockmann should 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 feel) I perceive the depths one should go to attain such a factor,” Brockmann shared on social media. “Held by one in all, if not the best extremely runner of all time, Yiannis Kouros’s feat of endurance is just mind-blowing.” On the identical time, Brockmann is tackling the problem with full power. “Should you’re going to do one thing, don’t go in half-assed. Throw the whole lot at it.”
@nedd.brockmann We’re going LIVE bby! 🚀 Watch each lap and the whole lot 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 operating. In 2023, by way of his efforts, 52 individuals have been housed, and this yr he’s aiming even increased. “We’ve got 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 supply the assist and sources to individuals experiencing homelessness in order that they’ll “regain management of their lives and thrive inside their communities,” as per their web site.
The way to comply with
You possibly can comply with Brockmann’s every day progress by way of his Instagram (@nedbrockmann) and at his web site. He’s monitoring his laps—sure, 403 laps of the 400m Olympic Park monitor per day—and he has a livestream to share updates in real-time.
