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Nick Cheng
2  year  Mo Bro
platinum club level 2

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raised $2,570 since 2024
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Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

G’day! My name’s Nick.

In 2025, I’ll be running 8 half marathons across the 8 Australian states & territories within 8 months - all to spark conversations about men's mental health.

Oftentimes, the hardest challenge we can face is ourselves - the negative thoughts that stick and the emotions that rush in uninvited. Every one of us has a story. For some of us, it's easy to share that story. But for many of us, it can be difficult to find that voice and instead, we turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms to silence that voice. About 1 in 5 men experience a mental health disorder, and men account for 75% of suicides in Australia. Loneliness plays a huge role in this. That’s why I’m doing this - to encourage men to share their stories, and remind us that we’re not alone.

Running has been a game-changer for my mental health. I started running as a teenager to deal with negative self-talk and stay in tune with my body. But in recent years, with a few big changes in my life, I slowly lost my motivation and connection to running. Like many men, I turned to unhealthy ways of coping. This year, I’m making a change. I’m committing to this challenge—not just as a physical goal, but as a way to reconnect with myself and help others do the same.

This isn’t just about finishing races. Each run is a chance to start conversations. While I’ll document my journey, I’ll also highlight the incredible work being done across Australia supporting men's mental health. Every half marathon will explore a unique theme, sharing my story, reflections, and real conversations. By sharing my story along the way, I hope to encourage men to do the same - and to do it with something that has been so beneficial for my mental health.

Like running, mental health isn’t about perfection. It’s about being patient, taking one step at a time, and knowing you don’t have to do it alone. This mission is meaningful to me, and to so many others. I’m really excited for this journey—follow along, donate to the cause, and help keep these conversations going!

Planned race schedule (2025):
16 March - Darlington Half Marathon, WA
13 April - Canberra Times Half Marathon, ACT
4 May - Adelaide Running Festival, SA
1 June - Wollongong Running Festival, NSW
26 July - Australian Outback Marathon, NT
3 August - Sunshine Coast Running Festival, QLD
16 November - Point to Pinnacle Half Marathon, TAS
30 November - 2XU Wellness Run, VIC

Men account for 75% of suicides in Australia. I'm pledging $75 for every race I finish.

Instagram: @run.nickc
YouTube: @run_nickc

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5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rachel Munyard
$35

Well done Nick! Proud of you! Rach xx

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Donation from:
Rachel Munyard
$35

Well done Nick! Proud of you! Rach xx

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Rory Taylor
$35

Congratulations Nick - a great achievement!

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Rory Taylor
$35

Congratulations Nick - a great achievement!

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Maddie Gibson
$30

You absolute legend! Well done on everything you've achieved! I wish I had more to give, you have done an incredible job!

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Maddie Gibson
$30

You absolute legend! Well done on everything you've achieved! I wish I had more to give, you have done an incredible job!

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Edith Botchway
$35

Keep up the great work Nick

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Edith Botchway
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Keep up the great work Nick

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Bella R
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Go Nicholas!

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Go Nicholas!

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Hi Nick I don't know you but I work with Nate - good on you for doing this, it's a great cause.

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Hi Nick I don't know you but I work with Nate - good on you for doing this, it's a great cause.

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Go Nick! Such amazing work!!

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Go Nick! Such amazing work!!

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Amy Huynh
$100

Such amazing work for a wonderful cause Nick! You should be so proud of all your efforts over the past year

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Amy Huynh
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Such amazing work for a wonderful cause Nick! You should be so proud of all your efforts over the past year

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Casey Gilbert
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You're doing amazing work Nick!

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Casey Gilbert
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You're doing amazing work Nick!

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Anita Chisholm
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Such an amazing effort for a very worthwhile cause, Nick! I look forward to seeing your progress :)

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Anita Chisholm
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Such an amazing effort for a very worthwhile cause, Nick! I look forward to seeing your progress :)

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Arlette Amor
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Go Nick!

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Go Nick!

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Thilanka Morawakage
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All the best with running Point to Pinnacle in Hobart! :)

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Thilanka Morawakage
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All the best with running Point to Pinnacle in Hobart! :)

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Vicki Anderson
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good luck Nick

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Vicki Anderson
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good luck Nick

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Total Tools
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Thanks for your donation! Total Tools is backing your Mo-mentum with a little extra to change the face of men’s health.

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Thanks for your donation! Total Tools is backing your Mo-mentum with a little extra to change the face of men’s health.

Previous year's activities
35 Week(s) Ago
I ran 21.1 km01:54:10

Adelaide Marathon Festival (Half Marathon), SA (3/8)

38 Week(s) Ago
I ran 21.1 km01:52:45

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival (Half Marathon), ACT (2/8)

42 Week(s) Ago
I ran 21.1 km01:49:23

Darlington Half Marathon, WA (1/8)

Previous year's posts
43 Week(s) Ago
Nick Cheng

G'day! I'm Nick, a provisional psychologist from Melbourne, Australia.

In 2025, I’ll be running 8 half marathons across the 8 Australian states & territories over the 8 months leading up to Movember—all to spark conversations about men’s mental health.

Too many men live with mental health difficulties in silence, and I want to change that. Running has been my way of coping with life’s challenges, and through this journey, I hope to encourage others to speak up, share their stories, and find healthy ways to manage their mental health.

Join me as I run these half marathons across Australia, share my story, and raise funds for Movember.

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