Nikhil's 40 July Half Triathlons

By Nikhil Siva

For the last 4 years you might be aware that over the course of July I have participated in a zero alcohol month and set after various fitness challenges in order to raise awareness and funds for both the Leukaemia Foundation and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. Both fantastic charities, and those near to my heart. So far the total has been just shy of $23,000… speechless.

Last year was by far the most challenging to date - my goal was a half triathlon everyday, no alcohol, no coffee and to even inspire one person to join me along the way. Your support and participation was so incredibly humbling - together we achieved 33 half triathlons in the month, and raised just under $15,000 for Lifehouse.

This year my goal is 40. A half triathlon every weekday, a full one each Saturday and Sunday, and one spare. No alcohol, no coffee and no red meat - 3 of my biggest joys. I’ll be raising money for Lifehouse, aiming to raise funds to improve the future of patient outcomes for those affected by cancer. It’ll be a struggle to do this alone! Please join me for a run, cycle or swim at any point!! I’ll be personally contributing $10 per half triathlon completed, and $10 for every individual who joins me. This month is dedicated to my late dear friend, Fergus McCulla - who was a patient at Lifehouse. Fergus embodied what unwavering love, positivity, compassion and humility look like. Even at the worst of times. He is my inspiration.

If you would like to read on another fantastic charity, Cooper Rice-Brading Foundation and all the fantastic work they do for sarcoma research and Ferg’s story. https://www.crbf.org.au/meet-the-truly-inspirational-fergus-mcculla-2/

As always, I look forward to the challenge ahead … and a glass or two come August.

My Updates

Half Tri 25&26

Monday 21st Jul
Day 20

Half Tri 23&24

Monday 21st Jul
Day 19

Half Tri 22

Friday 18th Jul
Day 18

Half Tri 21

Friday 18th Jul
Day 17

Halfway Point!

Friday 18th Jul
20 to go! 

Half Tri 20

Friday 18th Jul
Day 16

Half Tri 19

Friday 18th Jul
Day 15

Half Tri 18

Friday 18th Jul
Day 14

Half Tri 16&17

Friday 18th Jul
Day 13

Half Tri 14&15

Friday 18th Jul
Day 12

Day 11

Friday 18th Jul
Half Tri 13

Day 10

Friday 18th Jul
Half Tri 12

Day 9

Friday 18th Jul
Half Tri 11

Day 8

Friday 18th Jul
Half Tri 10

Day 7

Friday 18th Jul
Half Tris 8&9

Day 6

Monday 7th Jul
Day 6

Day 5

Monday 7th Jul
Day 5

Day 4

Monday 7th Jul
Day 4

Day 3

Monday 7th Jul
Day 3

Day 2

Thursday 3rd Jul
Back2back indoor trifectas! Feeling it... 

Day 1

Thursday 3rd Jul
All indoors no thanks to the storm! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1,000

Anonymous

$520

Samarth Kudalkar

Inspiring and wholesome , Nik !

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Andrew Fitter

I thought you had learnt your lesson last year.....awesome!

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Marco & Lucia

A true friend and a great cause! Good luck

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Michael Abou-seif

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Adrian Nicholas

10 days to go - great effort mate keep it up!

$263.75

Tarlo

Run it straight

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Conor

Well done Nik. Awesome achievement for a great cause

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Stu Trueman

Absolutely phenomenal effort Nik for a fantastic cause.

$263.75

Musto

Get after King!!!

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Michelle Chinnery

unbelievable effort!

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Anonymous

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Veena Masson

All the best Nikhil

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Viren And Debika

Very proud of you, Nikhil

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Mohsen Crofts

Almost half way. You look miserable at the gym so you're obviously putting in the effort. Keep it up!

$200

William Sarran

You are a legend buddy. Always proud of your effort.

$196

Sid

Wallab

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Alistair Rowe

$158.25

Sue Delmenico

$150

Brian & Shelby

Putting a koala to work for a great cause… keep it up mate!

$106.12

Brock Sykes

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Ryan Jordan

Proud of you brother!!

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Aisha Arain

Not long to go… before you’re a knee cripple like me.💪🏽💪🏽

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Dan Cooper

Love it. Count me in for a run. Let’s get it.

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Jr

You won't have time for your friends this month...but even if you do, how can it be fun without a wine? See you in August!

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Zoran Kantar

Smash it mate!

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Wine Animal

You are the king!

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Anonymous

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Joe Tristram

Great effort!

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Courtney Martin

You are a superstar. Go on and crush it!!

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Rob Paynter

imagine how your ankles will present after this month

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Clinton Wong

Great cause. Massive effort.

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Maddy Read

credit where credit is due dawg. for a great cause

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Rita Elkazzi

You are an inspiration - amazing

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Sushil Ramrakha

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David Rigney

Great cause Nik!! Good luck!

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Pattu Siva

Nikhil wish you best wishes. Appreciate you doing this for a great cause.

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James Finlay

Good luck Nikhil!

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Zo

Inspirational and great cause. You got this big Nik

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Alex Patkin

You’re an inspiration. Keep going brother we miss you!!! - Alex, Jen, and Logan ❤️

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Ot

Stay strong !

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Tarek And Marion

Good on ya mate!

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Kuntal & Sheetal Joshi

A worthy cause indeed. Great to see your dedication and effort towards this. Much love to you - Kuntal Masa, Sheetal Masi, Sahil & Vishal

$80.25

Christian Scialino

Keep it up beast!

$75

Billt Fitzmaurice

V impressive effort, good crack!!

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Anonymous

$75

Krish Jayaram

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Bhaven Chauhan

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Jack Hall

Good job mate

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Amanda Skellern

Best of luck & great work! :) A & B

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Gabriela Hoops

Way to go Nikhil!! You got this!

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Joanne Gadd

Very impressive and great cause ! Good luck !

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Keegan

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Chitra Wilson

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Suresh Dhanushkoti

Great work Nikhil

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Timothy Tjugito

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Michael L

Keep going

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Michael Gwyther

You’re a legend mate. Keep it up!!! I’ll do a half before the month is out 🫡

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Emma T

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Louisa

You’re an animal. It’s sickening and inspiring.

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John Toro

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Amrit Dhanushkoti

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Stefan Szacinski

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Nick Tracy

Unreal Nikhil & RJ, great cause - finish the last 10 days strong!

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Anonymous

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Elizabeth Mobed

HUGE effort! Go smash it bud 💪

$20

Alison Jones

Go Nikhil 👏👏