#32: Why do people want to be better? The David Goggins Challenge

Heidi talks to the listeners for a short rant to discuss the
David Goggins Challenge she and her friend Diana are doing this
week. She also gives an update about Life on Planet A and what is
in store for the future.

 Heidi and Diana wanted to run the 4/4/48 challenge to raise
money for Deadly Science.

Deadly Science's aim is to provide science books and early
reading material to remote schools in Australia. As of now, they
have shipped over 16,000 books 500 telescopes and other STEM
resources to over a hundred schools with more to come.

The Deadly Science LTD Charity started after Corey Tutt found out
that some schools were completely under-resourced this is what
created what is now known as DeadlyScience.

We know from personal experiences that books & resources
change lives, and these kids deserve nothing but the best.
DeadlyScience wants to ensure all schools have access to our
history of Science by providing resources that connect schools to
the First Scientists of Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people.

To raise money for Deadly Science we will be running 78 km. If
you want to join us for parts of the run on it starts Friday,
March 6th at 8 pm and/ or you can donate to Deadly Science- our
goal is to raise $3,000. In total, we will be running 78 km or 48
miles and we want people to join us for each of the 4 miles we do
along the way.


So What is the 4/4/48 running challenge?

The 4/4/48 running challenge requires you to run 4 miles, every 4
hours, for 48 hours. This was made by David Goggins, a tough
ex-Navy Seal.

Why is the 4/4/48 running challenge difficult?

At first, the idea of running 4 miles, every 4 hours, across 48
hours seems easy. For those who run regularly, 4 miles isn’t a
huge distance. However, the number of times 4 miles is required
across the 48-hours quickly makes the feat grueling as those
undertaking the challenge clock up almost 50 miles. That’s nearly
2 whole marathons in 2 days.

One reason some find this challenge difficult and refuse to
undertake it is the frequency required. Because you have to run 4
miles every 4 hours, it means you can’t get quality sleep. Sure,
you might get a decent 2 and a half hours in but alarm bells will
soon awaken you from a peaceful slumber and you will need to do
your 4 miles. Sounds like hell to a lot of people.

We will be doing this to raise money and get our friends and
family to push themselves outside their comfort zone. We will be
posting more information soon about the route we will be taking
and where everyone can join us along the way if they want to run
parts of it with us!

Donate to the (not so) run fun here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/fun-run-deadly-science-fundraiser?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet


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