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

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

$520

Samarth Kudalkar

Inspiring and wholesome , Nik !

$520

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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Tarlo

Run it straight

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Conor

Well done Nik. Awesome achievement for a great cause

$250

Michelle Chinnery

unbelievable effort!

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Anonymous

$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!

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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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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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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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John Toro

$27.81

Anonymous

$22.58

Elizabeth Mobed

HUGE effort! Go smash it bud 💪

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Alison Jones

Go Nikhil 👏👏