Chasing 3 for OB - in the Hawkes Bay Marathon

In a months time, I'll be lining up at the Hawke's Bay Mazza with the aim of breaking the 3hr mark. But it's not just about a time. It's about honouring a mate & continuing his legacy of generosity.

My mate, Ollie Bradshaw, passed away in March 2025 after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. OB was a fu*ken good man. He was bloody funny but also hugely generous and someone who always put others first, quietly dedicating much of his time and energy to supporting those in need. Over the years OB helped to raise $100,000's for various charities. The Catwalk Trust, Hope Without Fear, The Cancer Society and Movember through the Great NZ Tee Off - to name a few!

So to honour OB's memory i'm gonna have a crack at breaking 3 hrs in the Hawkes Bay marathon and ideally raise a few $'s for Bowel Cancer NZ.

This cause is also particularly personal for me. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Colitis, which puts me at higher risk for bowel cancer. OB's journey and my own health challenges have given me an appreciation of the importance of early detection, research and a wish to support those battling bowel cancer.

The statistics are sobering: bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, with approximately 1,200 New Zealanders dying from this disease each year. So I hope that together we can raise some $ that will support Bowel Cancer NZ's work in awareness, early detection programs and research.

So please, if you can spare a couply bucks, i'd be hugely grateful.