The Indigenous Marathon Foundation

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Recently I finished the book Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness. The concepts covered were nothing new, but definitely things I needed to hear - stress+rest =growth, minimalist to be a maximist and developing a purpose.

After running for over 9 years now, I have completed countless 10km fun runs and half marathons and 5 marathons - all accompanied with unique niggles or mental blocks - none greater than the Gold Coast Marathon this year which broke me. Somewhere in that training I lost my purpose. So it is time to reclaim that purpose, run FOR a purpose outside of my own personal goals.

I will be running Queenstown Marathon on 16 November. My aim is not to run a fast race - nor do I have hopes for a PB - that pressure is unnecessary for my purpose. I want to run physically and mentally strong, enjoy the run, be consistent but prioritise the experience rather than the end destination. Which brings me to this fundraising.

Running transformed my life 9 years ago and continues to every day. I am more resilient as a result of lacing up and getting out there almost every day regardless of how I'm feeling or what the weather is like. Running makes you mentally tough. It is a good test to see what you are really capable of.

So I am raising funds for Rob de Castella's Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF). The IMF uses running to provide life-changing pathways and opportunities to Indigenous Australians, and create inspiration Indigenous role models. One of IMF's four key programs is the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) which annually selects a group of 12 young Indigenous Australians aged 18-30 and trains them to run in the New York City Marathon - with just six months of training.

This opportunity to gives them the courage to unearth their own sense of self-worth and pride by taking on the biggest marathon in the world. Participants also complete a compulsory Certificate IV in Community Recreation, Level 1 Recreational Running Accreditation, First-Aid and CPR qualifications to educate, encourage and motivate their community on the benefits of living an active and healthy lifestyle.

Please support me, and by doing so support this great cause.

THANK YOU

Kylie xx

AKA: NeagsRunning4IMF

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The Indigenous Marathon Foundation

The Indigenous Marathon Foundation was established in 2013 by World Marathon Champion and 1983 Australian of the year Robert de Castella. The project impacts positively on Indigenous communities Australia wide and creates community role models and local champions who influence change and promote active and healthy lifestyles for others. The project is expanding its operations within communities around the country while it looks to provide opportunity where it would otherwise not exist and your assistance directly helps us to do so.

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