Coast to Kosciuszko – preparing for the edit

We’re going through the footage from the Coast to Kosciuszko Ultramarathon in preparation for editing. See our Facebook page for a selection of stills from along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to the runners and the organisers for welcoming us to this amazing event. A huge congratulations to everyone who ran – it was a great privilege to document this race and witness everyday runners taking on such a profound challenge to both the body and the mind. We’re really looking forward to the next stage of the film.

Our appreciation as ever goes to our backers so far – thank so very much to every one of you – our ‘thank you’ film is also underway!

Don’t forget that a donation of fifty dollars or more will get you a free copy of the finished Coast to Kosci DVD. Without you this project wouldn’t be possible!

Danny Hooley being filmed by Mark Wareham at Coast to Kosciuszko

Danny Hooley being filmed by Mark Wareham on the summit of Mt. Kosciuszko

Big congratulations to our winner of the Best Worst Foot Story – Bridget Hart. Judge Chris Chapman of The Running Company at Bondi said: “It was really hard as there were a lot of good stories in there. It was supposed to be a gory foot story but Bridget took it to the next level with a fractured nose, eye socket and some other bone I can’t even spell. If she’s still running – that’s gold!”

Thank you to everyone who donated and took part. You can view Bridget’s entry and a selection of the others here.

Donate and Win!

Sydney runners (or anyone who shops in Sydney) – ever trashed your feet – or your shoes – on a run? And would you like to win a new pair of running shoes?

Everyone who donates any amount to us between now and the start of Coast2Kosci gets the chance to win a new pair of trainers of their choice from the gorgeous Running Company at Bondi.

The winner will also receive a full video gait analysis when they go in to select their prize from The Running Company’s range in stock. You’ll need to be able to go into the store to collect your prize – so enter for yourself if you’re in Sydney, or win it for the Sydney runner you love best.

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To go into the draw, just tell us your gnarliest foot story on our Facebook Discussions page or email us at sue@thisiswhyirun.tv after you donate.

So re-live all those blisters you’ve popped, the black toenails you’ve lost (photos welcome, but not essential) – even the worst thing you ever stepped in. If it’s happened to your feet, tell us about it.

Chris Chapman from the Running Company will judge the best entry and the winner’s name will be posted here and they’ll be notified via email.

Be quick – entries close at the start of the race -

5.30am this Friday!


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Interview with Ray James

We’re growing … and this week, we bring

you the first of our interviews with

extraordinary runners.

In the space of twelve years, Ray James has run over a hundred marathons as well as six ultramarathons. In this interview, he explains how running has helped him overcome his personal demons and has transformed his life.

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We urgently need your help to bring stories like Ray’s to the site.

In less than eleven days, we’re setting off to film runners in Australia’s longest road race – the 246 kilometre Coast to Kosciuszko.

Be part of our project. Join us to help discover the lives and minds of distance runners.

Donate $50 and receive a free copy of the Coast to Kosci DVD.

Donate $100 or over and – as well as a free DVD – you’ll be acknowledged in a special thank you video on the site.

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