DARBY'S COOLY TO CRONULLA
DARBY'S COOLY TO CRONULLA
On 27 December 2024 I will be challenging myself by running 60km per day from Cooly to Cronulla.
I will be the youngest person to do an ultra multi day marathon whilst raising money for youth mental health support services.
In March 2024 I ran 7 mini marathons in 7 days and this challenge tested my physical endurance but also mental resilience. After the run I knew I wanted to take on another challenge.
This ultra marathon will test me in many ways but knowing I can help others and spread awareness along the way will be a huge motivator. I believe that pushing ones body to the limit is the highest form of self love.
I am stoked to be raising money for Find Ya Feet - an incredible charity who are working hard to empower future generations.
On 27th December 2024 I will be challenging myself by running 60km per day from Coolangatta to Cronulla.
I will be the youngest person to do an ultra multi day marathon whilst raising money for youth mental health support services.
In March 2024 I ran 7 mini marathons in 7 days and this challenge tested my physical endurance but also mental resilience. After the run I knew I wanted to take on another challenge.
This ultra marathon will test me in many ways but knowing I can help others and spread awareness along the way will be a huge motivator. I believe that pushing ones body to the limit is the highest form of self love.
I am stoked to be raising money for Find Ya Feet - an incredible charity who are working hard to empower future generations.
Get behind Darby as he takes on his epic run from Cooly to Cronulla to raise funds for Find Ya Feet.
Get behind Darby as he takes on his epic run from Cooly to Cronulla to raise funds for Find Ya Feet.
About Darby
Last year, I discovered running, and it completely changed my life. I fell in love with pushing myself to the limit, exploring what we’re truly capable of. Growing up, I was an avid surfer, snowboarder, and skateboarder, always surrounded by a supportive community in these sports. But as I entered my teenage years, life caught up with me. Like many, I lost touch with the things I loved.
It’s easy to forget to make time for what brings us joy as we grow older. Then I saw someone like Blake Johnston from Cronulla break the world record for the longest surf - 40 hours straight. Moments like that remind us that life is still full of incredible possibilities, and they’re within reach for everyone.
Through school, I was always fun and loved a good laugh, but I started struggling to stay motivated. Losing my grandfather to cancer and another family member to mental health rocked me. Something so unfamiliar had hit close to home. For a few years, I felt lost, trying to figure out what truly made me happy. Slowly, I started reconnecting with surfing and fell in love with snowboarding again.
That’s when I started looking for challenges. Watching athletes constantly strive for something bigger inspired me, especially snowboarders. Then Blake’s record attempt happened - a guy from my own backyard doing something extraordinary. I saw it unfold in real time. He was just a regular person, someone I had crossed paths with, but he pushed himself to an incredible achievement. That moment shifted something in me. I wanted to challenge myself in the same way.
Running became my outlet. It was just me and my mind—no equipment, no limits. I became obsessed with squeezing out that little bit more each time. I realized my mind was so much stronger than I had ever imagined; I just needed a way to let it shine.
Blake’s feat led me to people like Nedd Brockmann, everyday individuals doing extraordinary things. That inspired me the most. I haven’t faced any extreme struggles or battled anything extraordinary, but I think that’s the point—it’s about everyday people pushing boundaries and inspiring others.
That realization has led me to where I am today. I hope to be one of those people who inspire others to discover what they’re capable of, just as I have.
About my challenge
On 27 December 2024 I will be challenging myself to run 60km per day from Coolongatta to Cronulla. In total i will run 900 kms and will complete the run on the 10th of January 2025.
I’ll be running along the east coast so if you see me say hey! My support crew will be my mum and my girlfriend.
I will be the youngest person to do an ultra marathon!
About Darby
Last year, I discovered running, and it completely changed my life. I fell in love with pushing myself to the limit, exploring what we’re truly capable of. Growing up, I was an avid surfer, snowboarder, and skateboarder, always surrounded by a supportive community in these sports. But as I entered my teenage years, life caught up with me. Like many, I lost touch with the things I loved.
It’s easy to forget to make time for what brings us joy as we grow older. Then I saw someone like Blake Johnston from Cronulla break the world record for the longest surf—40 hours straight. Moments like that remind us that life is still full of incredible possibilities, and they’re within reach for everyone.
Through school, I was always fun and loved a good laugh, but I started struggling to stay motivated. Losing my grandfather to cancer and another family member to mental health rocked me. Something so unfamiliar had hit close to home. For a few years, I felt lost, trying to figure out what truly made me happy. Slowly, I started reconnecting with surfing and fell in love with snowboarding again.
That’s when I started looking for challenges. Watching athletes constantly strive for something bigger inspired me, especially snowboarders. Then Blake’s record attempt happened—a guy from my own backyard doing something extraordinary. I saw it unfold in real time. He was just a regular person, someone I had crossed paths with, but he pushed himself to an incredible achievement. That moment shifted something in me. I wanted to challenge myself in the same way.
Running became my outlet. It was just me and my mind—no equipment, no limits. I became obsessed with squeezing out that little bit more each time. I realized my mind was so much stronger than I had ever imagined; I just needed a way to let it shine.
Blake’s feat led me to people like Nedd Brockmann, everyday individuals doing extraordinary things. That inspired me the most. I haven’t faced any extreme struggles or battled anything extraordinary, but I think that’s the point—it’s about everyday people pushing boundaries and inspiring others.
That realization has led me to where I am today. I hope to be one of those people who inspire others to discover what they’re capable of, just as I have.
About Find Ya Feet
Find Ya Feet run school, sporting, and community based workshops with fellas young and old. The provide a platform for them to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff and the tools to shift that culture that’s been holding blokes back from speaking up for far too long.
Their vision is to empower every individual with the tools and skills they need to engage in conversations that go well past “how are ya?”
About Find Ya Feet
Find Ya Feet run school, sporting, and community based workshops with fellas young and old. The provide a platform for them to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff, and the tools to shift that culture that’s been holding blokes back from speaking up for far too long.
Their visions is to empower every individual with the tools and skills they need to engage in conversations that go well past “how are ya?”
