Conquer Cancer - Hour Two

Our 11-year-old was keen to be a part of the Conquer Cancer Australia World Record attempt, so he was up before me this morning to join the runners and joggers and walkers taking one-hour shifts. He’s not old enough to be registered as a runner, but he was able to join in the fun and run with his Dad.

Having completed an hour last week, I was prepared for the second stint and off we went to Princes Park. One of the organisers was walking with the baton when we got there at 05:40 and we narrowly missed the window to take the baton, which meant we had to wait for another lap to be completed, which gave us a chance to chat with the official in the tent. D asked a bunch of questions about the event, and it was really pleasing to see him so engaged with the endeavour.

The baton came in around 06:20, and after a smooth handover, off we went, into a dark, misty morning. D was very chatty around the first lap and it seemed to go very quickly. D was tiring by the start of the second 3.2km loop and began to walk rather than run before long. It was really pleasant walking around Princes Park as the sky turned blue and the mist began to lift. Then with maybe 400m to go, he took off like a rocket and we ran to the flags, where the next baton carrier was waiting, so our second and final lap finished around 07:10.

I’m very proud of D and his effort this morning. There wouldn’t be many grade sixers running around parks with their as the sun rises as part of a fundrasing effort. Will he join me for my third and final stint next Wednesday morning at six o’clock? We shall see. He’s very tired this evening!

And now it’s time to rattle the tin…

Please give generously. I’ve lost two good friends to brain cancer, so this is a cause that means a great deal to me.

Thank you.