Jase Runs Like A Girl

By Jase

My Updates

2024 PORT MAC RUN FEST

A very challenging weekend for the Port Macquarie Run Fest Half Marathon, my major running event for 2024 which I completed in 2:11:41 running like a girl repping @onegirlorg to raise awareness and funding for girls education in Africa with Dopey Challenge running skirt from @sparkleathletic. Was a mild and very humid morning so kept the pace down to around 6:15/k with the conditions but struggled a bit in the last 1.5ks but still manmaged to run happy. Thanks to the guys from Run Port Mac for the ice cold drink at the end. On the Saturday thanks to Maureen from Port Macquarie parkrun (which cancelled over the weekend) for taking me out to Wauchope parkrun and back for my 350th parkrun in a dress for @onegirlorg on a 2 lap out and back course along the Hastings River done in 26:10. Also volunteered as a marshal on Saturday afternoon for kids races and IMF 3k. Despite the challenging weather it was a great weekend and plan to return again next year. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for donating and support during 2023 with it's highs and challenges including personal bests and running events and taking on the All Stations Challenge which was one of the biggest highlights in 2023 but also had its challenging moments with the New York Marathon and Sydney Marathon 21.1k. Hope you all have a great Christmas and 2024.

ALL STATIONS CHALLENGE II - NEW YORK CITY

I am happy as well as a bit excited to announce that I am planning a second All Stations Challenge by topping up my OMNY Card and travelling the entire New York City Subway stopping at all 472 stations. I am going to allow 3 days to complete this but hoping to get it all done in 2. Planning is going to be a real challenge this time due to the layout of the network and the fact I am going to need rest breaks. I am planning to undertake this in May 2025. 

NEW YORKCITY MARATHON DONE!! A CHALLENGING DAY

The day started for me by getting a train, ferry and real American school bus to the start line on Staten Island. The first 24ks went to plan doing my run walk intervals but after that it all fell apart and ended up walking most of the 18ks to the finish in Central Park. It was challenging but I got it done. Even met a girl cheering in blue hair. The crowd support was amazing with I would say millions of people lining the course to cheer us on. I heard many cheers of "Pink Hair" and "Do It In A Dress" as I went along. In the end it was a great experience and one I would do again. Ended up finishing in 5:59:07.

READY FOR NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

5k's around New York and Central Park before the marathon tomorrow done in 30:07 rocking the I Heart New York skirt from Sparkle Athletic which had many people asking about the skirt. Was a nice run to get the body moving with the New York City Marathon tomorrow.

ABBOTT DASH 5K DONE

5k's around New York and Central Park before the marathon tomorrow done in 30:07 rocking the I Heart New York skirt from Sparkle Athletic which had many people asking about the skirt. Was a nice run to get the body moving with the New York City Marathon tomorrow.

BBBRUN - COURSE PB

On a warm morning did the BBBRun around Wentworth Point, Rhodes and Sydney Olympic Park in a course PB of 51:56. Was nice to have the course announcer mention that I was running for a charity while on the course in the Marina Square part of the course and at the finish. Many compliments on what I wore too. 

A CHALLENGNG SYDNEY MARATHON 21.1K DONE!!

Started from Milsons Point railway station for 21.1ks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge through the city to Centennial Park and back around Mrs Macquarie's Chair to the Con Music in 1:58:57 on a rather challenging and warm morning. r

Sydney Half Done!!

Early start at 6:30am for the Sydney Half with 3 laps around Sydney Olympic Park running like a girl repping One Girl's #doitinadress for Run NSW Sydney Half done in a time of 1:57:06 with the last lap being rather challenging but got another sub 2 hour half done. 

City 2 Surf Done

Another City 2 Surf done for me in 1:15:25 with a 10:22 split for the 1.5ks of Heartbreak HIll. Was a mixed day for me physically and mentally but I pushed through to stay in Green Group.

COURSE PB - SYDNEY HARBOUR 10K

2 weeks, 2 course PB's this time the Sydney Harbour 10k taking 48:51 for 10ks from The Rocks around to Darling Harbour and Pyrmont and back finishing at the Overseas Passenger Terminal 

COURSE PB - SUTHERLAND 2 SURF

Not something that was in my plan for this year's Sutherland 2 Surf as I was hoping for a time around 57 minutes for the 11ks from Sutherland to Wanda Beach but I ran like a girl repping One Girl to raise awareness and funding for girls' education in Africa and got a course PB of 53:57. 

Bay To Bay Half Marathon

Did way better then I expected considering I am battling a cold, worked a 9 hour train tour the day before and got only about 4-5 hours sleep. I showed up at Woy Woy for the 7am start with the mindset just get from A to B and see how this goes I was expecting to finish somewhere around 2:15 or 2:20 at best. In the end I surprised myself, I ran like a girl and felt I did one of my best half marathons puting together a nice even paced 21.1ks in a time of 1:55:34 repping a charity to raise awareness and funding for girls' education in Africa. Helped by encouragement from others along the way that kept me ticking over mentally and at the end meeting a runner who said she tried keeping up with me. I just hope she came away fulfilling a personal goal. 

New Volunteer Role on Red Set F1

Sharing part of what I do when not out there running for One Girl. On Saturday 17th June 2023 I started a new volunteer role with Historic Electric Traction as a door monitor on Red Sat F1 which is one of Sydney's Red Rattler trains. It was a milestone moment in my life and a very happy and enjoyable day. Great time interacting with passengers many of which were heritage train enthusiasts going around Sydney for 9 hours just enjoying the train. Also had many regular passengers who saw us stopped at stations for rest stops asking us about the train. 

SYDNEY 10 DONE!! - SUB 50min 10k PB

Run NSW Sydney 10 done this morning at Sydney Olympic Park running like a girl in a time of 48:39 which is my first ever sub 50 minute 10k and celebrated by ringing the PB bell. Started out thinking I would run a time in the early to mid 50's but when my pace was around 4:55/k I was confident I could run a sub 50. Thanks to the person who made a donation last night to One Girl it was nice to wake up and see another donation.

ALL STATIONS CHALLENGE DONATIONS UPDATE - 3 GIRLS EDUCATED

With some more donations coming in in the past day the All Stations Challenge benefitting One Girl has raised $910 which is enough to now educate 3 girls for one year. Thanks to all who have domated and your support of One Girl and the All Stations Challenge.

ALL STATIONS CHALLENGE DONE

On 14th March 2023 after 16 hours and 26 minutes starting at Tallawong at 4:35am and finishing at Roseville at 9:01pm stopping at all 180 stations on the Sydney Trains network I completed the All Stations Challenge befitting One Girl.
THe day had it moments with some minor delays on the Airport and South Line at 9:30am but did make it to my desinations on that line on time. Flow delays impacted the Leppington Line which did work in my favour but could have delayed me if things didn't work out at Leppington but they did. On the Bankstown Line after I left Cabramatta I checked my service from Birrong to Redfern and discovered it was cancelled from Lidcombe to Bankstown which delayed me 15 minutes getting to Redfern and resulted in another 15 minute delay getting to Lidcombe. From Lidcombe onwards everything went to plan with the 30 minute delay. Dinner plans worked out at Richmond. After dinner everything worked out and I arrived at Roseville at 9:01pm to complete the challenge. Was an extraordinary day and something I would do again. 

Rock N Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon

What a night on the Las Vegas Strip last night running like a girl taking on #StripAtNight repping One Girl #DoItInADress. With clear skies and running from sunset through blue hour into the night Las Vegas truned it on and the city of blinding lights looked picture perfect. Put together a good 21.1ks in 1:53:52 in a time I was happy with. Had a great time on a great course. If you only ever run a few half marathons in life add this to your must do list. 

NEW PARKRUN PERSONAL BEST

NEW PARKRUN PERSONAL BEST
The main way I raise fundraise for @onegirlorg and raise awareness of girls education in Africa is by running and participating in fun runs such as City 2 Surf and Sydney Running Festival. I also participate weekly in parkrun at Rhodes parkrun. Today I set a new overall parkrun personal best at Rhodes parkrun doing the 5ks running like a girl on a warm Sydney morning repping One Girl in 23:19. my previous PB was 23:37 which I set back in March 2018. Next week I will be in Las Vegas participating in the Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon along the famous Las Vegas Strip. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Céline Gaignerot

Hi from France ! I don t have much money but I wanted to participate ! I m raising myself for my sporty year 2024 and my studies for changing my job… hope you have a great day! Celine

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Kristina Lachaga

Congrats Jase on running the NYC Marathon! What an amazing accomplishment- were proud of you and the awareness you're bringing to One Girl!

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Kelly Kopano

You got this Jase! Do it for the girl-child ❤️

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Sarah Florio

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Al Martin

Saw you at s2s today. What a great initiative!

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John Snider

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Sandra Roggeveen

Congratulations on the amazing effort. Keep up at this pace and you are unstoppable 🎉

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Tara

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Valerie Rac

Fantastic initiative

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Adam

Congratulations Jase! Love your work.

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Ainslie

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Sandee

Keep up the great work!!

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Belinda Grey

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Y&l

Merry Christmas, Jase!

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Sophie Bill

Go jase!!

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Natasha Poulos

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Kain Hourn

Great work! Love to see it

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Josh Button

Fantastic cause mate

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Anonymous

Was running behind you for a bit at Run Melbourne - fantastic effort!

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Kate Uduma

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Lucia Banco

Amazing what you're doing Jase.

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Anonymous

Thanks for running mate

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Port Mac Lunch

Donation by fellow diner at Little Shack in Port Macquarie

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Carolena Kostas

Love what you’re doing Jase, keep going!

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Michael Cortis-jones

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Claire Cottrell

Thanks for supporting this important charity. Merry Christmas

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Parth Bommakanti

Inspired by your marathon effort Jase

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Eddie

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Anna

Well done!!!

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Albert Parkalbert Park Parkrunners

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Lorraine Scuderi

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Siobhan Boyd-squires

Love the dress

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Kim Byrne

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Chris And Martha

Great run

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Angela Xie

You are inspiring Jase!

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Bo Jj Jangles

It was great to meet you at the Bay to Bay fun run today - we loved your passion for the cause

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Scott Splichal

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James Watkins

Keep up the good work!

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Kim Byrne

You’re such an amazing and inspiring person Jase! Keep on running!!! Thank you for helping me PB :)

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Mark Lehane

Well done on achieving your goal Jase!

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David Slee

Good on ya Jase. So inspiring.

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Tina Nguyen

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Bianca Ianni

Well done Jase

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Matthew

Good luck Jase!!

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Ivana Iloski

Well done, Jase! Keep up the amazing work that you do!

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Roxi Acevedo

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Suzy Yates

Inspired at park run 🏃🏻‍♂️

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Kylie Simpson

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David D’alessio

Keep up the great work Jase! Fantastic effort getting out their and running for a good cause.

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Zoe Zoe

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Anonymous

Good on ya for running for such a great cause.

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Michelle R

Male champions of the female cause have a special place reserved in Heaven. Thank you Jase.

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Sandra Roggeveen

Go Jase! Awesome effort for an amazing cause.

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Roxi

❤ great cause Jase

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Yelsha And Dennis

What you've set out to achieve is inspiring and is changing the lives of everyone affected. You should be proud, J. We're cheering for you, J! Yelsha and Dennis.

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Andy Sutton

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Ercan Boduk

Weekend weather forecast is looking beaut

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Kristina Lachaga

To celebrate your completed Self Isolation in a Dress! Wish we could've seen you in NYC!

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Elana Traurig

Well done Jase.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Refund

Busch Gardens is an African themed theme park in Tampa Bay, Florida. I was meant to visit this park this week. Money from refund being used to educate girls in Africa.

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Rockefeller Ice Rink Staff

Thank you to the staff member from The Rockefeller Ice Rink for your donation

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Alan Chen

Hello Jase! I met you this weekend, first at the train station and later after the race. Congratulations on your efforts!

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Light Rail Opening

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Rhodes Parkrun

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Mel C

Nice job at Parkrun today 👍🏻

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Mark Lehane

Well done Jase. This is a great cause and you are making a real difference

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Anonymous

Saw Jase on the train sporting his dress, had to throw in a few dollars for his efforts.

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Anita

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Sarah

Saw you at the Bay Run on 5/8. What a legend! All the best

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Ice Skating Sydney Cbd

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Annie

I’m in awe of you- how amazing

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Transport Expo

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Kristina

Love what you're doing - so proud of you and happy to support! - Kristina

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Cheryl

Love this! Good luck with raising the funds.

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