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After running the Melbourne  Marathon in 2019 I said I would never do one of those again as the pain sucked a lot. But I have decided to run the Porto Marathon to challenge myself again and also to help R U OK? to spread their message and help prevent suicide.

About 8 people take their own lives in Australia every day.

For every death, it’s estimated another 30 people will attempt suicide.

89% of people report knowing somebody who has made an attempt.

Number of suicides in Australia have increased from 2,098 in 2004 (creation of Facebook/social media) to 3,318 by 2019.

I want to help change these numbers.

R U OK?’s vision is of a world where we are all connected and protected from suicide.

Their mission is to inspire everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

By inspiring people to take the time to ask, “Are you OK?” and listen, we can help people who are struggling with life to feel connected long before they even think about suicide. 

Thank you so much for your support, together we will make a difference.

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Porto Marathon complete!

Wednesday 17th Nov
The Porto Marathon was a stunning run - under 7 bridges along the river up to the old town and back to the coast-line. 
Fortunately it was a very flat run, unfortunately it was very hot as the race started quite late at 9am (and it was 20°C by 10am)
My goal was to come in under 4hrs this time which I managed by just 16 seconds!
A small cut on my foot got infected during the race making it quite painful so was hobbling around for a few days afterwards but got antibiotics and am on the mend now.
Thanks again to all the donations - with 5kms of the race to go I was in a lot of pain and had to dig deep.
 Knowing that I had all your support and the donations towards this great charity helped me through!

24hours pre-race!

Saturday 6th Nov
Hey all,
Just wanted to drop an update - currently in Porto with family. 
Have done a pre-race jog in this beautiful city to scope out the streets.
Sun is shining and it’s a cool 12 degrees, perfect conditions to run 42kms!

Thanks so much for all the donations so far it’s really appreciated and will help lots of people.

Thanks,
Dunc 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$104.40

Gilly Gourlay

Run Duncan run! Good luck

$104.40

Danny Bywater

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Ceri And Max Thomason

Great cause, all the best on the day, you can do it!

$100

Hannah Gourlay

Good luck Forrest xxx

$78.30

Tom Ruffle

👏

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Anonymous

Well done Duncan!

$75

Fleur

Good luck Sweetie!!! We all love you and will be thinking of you. Congratulations on being such an amazing person!!!!

$52.20

Declan Regan

Don’t forget to go to the toilet before the start 😅

$52.20

Patrick, Rosie, Angelo , Joshua And Joel Bennett

Wishing you godspeed Duncan! You can do it.

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Jack Gourlay

Congrats Duncan! Sorry this is a little late, sure it will still be useful. From JG & HB. Xxx

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Ryan Jeffery

Love your work bud

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Tom Tynan

Good luck mate, have to go for that catch up drink when everything opens up! (And make sure we don’t have too many now you’re training)

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Jules

Keep on Truckin Dunc

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Tim Schmidt

Toss a coin for your Witcher!

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Caroline Lynch

Good luck Duncan from Caroline and Tom Lynch

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Tim Mills

Remember, borrito and joint the night before to get maximum results

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Nigel Thomason

You can do it! So do it for this great charity Good luck 😎❤️

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Montanette Bennett

Run, Duncan, run!!

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Anonymous

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Kieran Hayes

Do it for Boyzone!

$26.10

Judy Mcdonald

Such an important cause. 😊

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Andrew Stevens

Hope you beat Mills again

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Nicole Woods

Good Luck Duncs xx

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Billy And Alex

Go get em tiger! You'll kill it. - Billy & Alex x

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Duncan Thomason

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Anna Thompson

What a great cause. Good luck Duncan, I'll be thinking about you Lots of love Anna

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Andrew Stevens

Little more for the sub 4 hours

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Emmeline Ford

Good luck Duncan!! Xx

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Phil Gregory

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Carole Holditch

Good luck for Sunday and your Marathon. You will smash it💪

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Anonymous

Run Duncan run!!!

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Lucy Mackintosh