42 for 42

By Mitz Wang

My Activity Tracking

1,245
kms

My target 940 kms

I am doing it!

I am for being active, setting myself a goal and kicking it! You can support my endeavour by donating to one of my favourite charities, RSPCA QLD.

I am going to do it!

42km for 42 years, I'm Fundraising and participating in Gold Coast Marathon in July 2024, first marathon in my life! For those who know me, I have never been athletic/ sporty. Inspired by my life partner who said he will run alongside me, I am committing myself to this challenge.

My training program over the next 18+ weeks requires me to run over 940+km to condition my body for race day. I am hoping to raise $2 for every km I run. All funds will go to a much loved charity - RSPCA QLD to support the animals and wildlife in need.

Your support and encouragement to keep me on track to support a great cause will be much appreciated. Please click through to donate.

Keep running!!

RSPCA QLD rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes animals across the state, caring for over 52,000 animals every year. It is the only charitable body responsible for investigating and prosecuting cruelty cases within Queensland, with the Inspectorate receiving over 17,800 reports of cruelty last year. RSPCA QLD care for wildlife, domestic and farm animals, providing a safe space for animals with less than 3% government funding annually.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of the animals of Queensland. Thank you!

My Updates

960km completed

Sunday 7th Jul
After pounding the pavement for 4+ months, my training pulled me through the Gold Coast Marathon, completing the 42.2km course at 5.5 hours. I'm so glad and honoured to be doing this for the animals at RSPCA Qld and grateful for the loads of support I've received on behalf of the animals in need. ❤️

Home Stretch

Tuesday 25th Jun
I'm on the home stretch! 840km and 100 runs down, 100km to go! I have surprised myself. Thanks to all the support and encouragement to keep me going. Almost there!

30km unlocked

Sunday 16th Jun
OMG, I pushed and did 30km today. Last long run before the big day. Now I just have to trust my body and my grit.

Struggle 27km today

Saturday 1st Jun
It was a tough run today. It took alot out of me to complete the run. I felt every muscle in my legs screaming for help. I'm glad I finished it. 
Only 5 weeks to go. It scares me to think I'll need another 15km after 27km to complete the marathon. Yeek!

>440km done...

Tuesday 14th May
Over the halfway point. I was on the verge of giving up on my weekend run when my husband reminded me that the animals are rooting for me and my supporters are cheering me on... I have to persevere. My so-called long runs (10km) are now my weekday before-work morning runs. It hasn't been easy trying to train, work full time and be a mum but I am #determined :). 
Thank you again for your belief in me!

25km unlocked - my longest run ever

Monday 6th May
Week 9, halfway mark of my training and made it through my first 25km run. 🥵 it's my milestone and a few more of these to come. Thanks for much for the support and encouragement to date. 
Keep running!

Week 5 Training completed

Sunday 7th Apr
Survived 5 weeks of endurance training. It's 6x a week running now. Finished today with a 10km hilly run on Jeju volcanic Island. That's hill training! 167km and more to go

First run in Seoul, Korea

Friday 29th Mar
No rest for the wicked! 
Training continues while on holiday. Great run at 3 degrees around the Gyeongbokgong Palace. 
There goes the delicious stew pork trotters I had last night 😄

Back to running

Thursday 21st Mar
This morning was a bit of a mental push to get me going. Not 100% recovered from my cold. Every cough was hurting my chest muscles but the fresh, clean, morning air cleared out my lungs. Was good to be up and back to groove.
Grateful for the donations that came in this week. They were my mental strength to keep going ❤️

Humbled

Tuesday 19th Mar
I'm incredibly humbled by the generous support everyone has given me. It makes running the next km even more worthwhile. 
I've caught the flu over the weekend and need to rest and recover to continue. Better sick now than later! Will update when I resume again. Run distance are getting longer. 
Thank you!!

Week 1 warm up training completed

Sunday 10th Mar
Warm up training week with a few slow short runs and 7km on Sunday. Just over 40km completed. 
Lucky for cooler weather, I've managed to maintain a good heart rate and kept to pace. 
Thanks for all your support to date!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$377

Wong

$225

Your Pacer

See you at the finish line! 😉

$173

Kit Sang Wong

Keep it up

$105.50

Brad Skyring

Well done wonderful lady . Proud of you. Bernie 🌸

$105.50

Tom H

Thank you Mytz for doing this with good cause! Will be there cheering for you and my Bro!

$105.50

Manda Panda

This is epic Mitz! All the best for the big day x

$100

Aileen Mcgregor-lowndes

Well done Mitz!

$84.40

Pat Mckinney

Wow! that is a fantastic commitment and I know you will do well. Pat

$60.14

Monique

You go girl!!! So proud of you Mitzy!!!

$60.14

Ben

You’re an inspiration to your kids!

$60.14

Graham Simpson

good luck Mitz

$60.14

Judi Noble

Well done Mitz

$60.14

Carmel R.

What a great cause

$60.14

Jim Green

Thank you Mitz! Huge effort and sure you'll succeed 🐾

$60.14

Marie & Graham Simpson

You can do this Mitz

$57

Ray Behn

$57

Nam-chi

Good luck mum ❤️

$52.75

Huyen Vu

Well done!

$52.75

Kinsey

What an amazing achievement already Mitz! Best of luck on race day, your commitment to training will no doubt pay off! 🙌🙌

$52.75

Lorraine English

Well done Mitz!

$52.75

Anonymous

You are simply wonderful, Mitz! Your kindness is such an incredible inspiration to others. Good luck!!!

$44.31

Anonymous

Great effort Mitz!

$44.31

Cherie Smith

Wonderful idea Mitz and you are going to love the event

$42

Stephen & Ann Earle

Go Tiger Mum - great work!

$40

Jacquie Kennedy

GO Mitz!!!

$31.65

Anonymous

Thank you for giving your time and energy to such a worthy cause.

$31.65

Kelly Ingram

Go Mitz!! Well done for taking on such a big challenge, and thank you for supporting the animals along the way 🙌🐾

$26.38

Sharon Taylor

Best of luck in reaching your goal Mitz. Every little bit helps

$26.38

Anonymous

$26.38

Anonymous

$25

P.s Yeo

Go go go!

$25

Theresa Scanlan

Go Mitz!! You are an amazing ambassador for RSPCA Queensland.

$21.10

Tara Manning

You are amazing Mitz, well done!

$21.10

Kayla

All the best with reaching your goal Mitz!

$20

Kelli Schuh

Better you than me! Good luck and great work Mitz

$10.55

The Cameron's

Amazing work Mitz - you're an inspiration and a great team ember!

$10

Lyndal Ferrari

Go Mitz! Very impressed by your commitment :)