30 marathons in 30 days

IF you’re a regular at Lake Wendouree, keep an eye out for runner Troy Brown in October.

The teacher is undertaking 30 marathons in 30 days, and from 8am most mornings, he will be running seven laps from St Patrick’s Point.

His challenge is set to raise funds for the Peter Mac Foundation, and the Stroke Foundation.

“It’s a total of 1266 kilometres for the month,” he said. “If people want to come out and run, or walk, a lap with me, go ahead.”

Brown is a keen runner, tackling his first marathon in New York in 2010, and many ultramarathons since, and his biggest supporters were always his late mum and dad.

About 12 months ago, Brown had the idea to run a marathon every day in their memory, and to benefit important causes.

Beginning to prepare himself for the physical challenge, he decided that October would be the most meaningful month to act.

“My mum passed away from cancer two years ago on the 1st of October, and my dad passed away from a stroke on 30th October, nine years ago,” he said.

“Mum’s treatment was at Peter Mac, and she spent so many hours there, so supporting them was a no-brainer, and the Stroke Foundation is for dad.

“October is not the best of months, but I’m trying to make something good of it.”

Some of the runs will be completed at the Melbourne Marathon, and Mount Macedon and the You Yangs with Trailsplus. Visit bit.ly/46ozzK3 or bit.ly/3EUnMat to donate.