Heat stroke and stress fractures don't stop teen running 660km for charity
Lochlan Gilbert ran all 660 kilometres of the iconic West Australian adventure road in 14 days in a bid to raise money for people experiencing homelessness.
Sixteen-year-old Lochlan Gilbert from Western Australia's South West ran 660 kilometers along the Gibb River Road in the Kimberley to raise funds for homeless people. The challenge lasted 14 days and he raised over $23,000, with the campaign still open for donations. Lochlan trained for two months after school, aiming to push himself during the school holidays.
Running about 50 kilometers a day, he started early in the morning to avoid the heat and rested when fatigued. Lochlan faced challenges such as suspected stress fractures in his feet and heat stroke on the first day. Despite these obstacles, he completed the run, finding his stride by the second week. Lochlan encountered wildlife and extreme temperatures, but was motivated by the cause and positive feedback from passersby.
His parents met him after he crossed the finish line, and he plans to continue fundraising for homelessness in the future.
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