My Progress
Minutes Moved:
750 minutes
I’m taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation!
In April last year my husband Jock had a major ischemic stroke. He was 41. We have three young kids. There was no warning, and no risk factors - he is proof that stroke doesn’t discriminate. I had no idea that in Australia every 11 minutes someone is affected by stroke.
In September I’m going challenge myself and commit to moving my body for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Anyone who knows me, knows this is a hugely unusual thing for me! But I’m doing this to raise funds for Stroke Foundation, to help sustain vital programs and resources.
I’d love your support to help me stay the course and reach my fundraising goal!
Together we can change the story of stroke.
My Updates
Final stride!
Stepped out for the final stride of the challenge this morning, with a lovely 4km walk. So nice to have some warmer mornings here in Dubbo!
Western plains strides!
Finishing off this challenge strong! Have done 9kms in the last two days, with some long power walks around this lovely part of the Western Plains. Have now hit 700 movement minutes! Planning for another 4-5kms tomorrow and then it’s all over - can’t believe it!
Striding into the wind!
The windy walk this afternoon was made SO much more enjoyable by my little striding buddy joining me. Poor kid, I’d forgotten he had spent almost all day playing AFL, and led him on a very speedy 4km walk as soon as he got home from school!
The post-stride DOMS
Feeling the post-stride DOMS today after the toughest Power Class yet at TMC Fitness on Monday. Day 2 is always the worst! With less than a week to go, need to keep ramping up the strides to smash my 600 minute goal!
Birthday strides
Today Jock turns 43. We’ve celebrated with birthday breakfast, pressies and then a big walk with the boys (which involved stopping for coffee!). For me, that was backing up after another weights session with TMC Fitness this morning. It’s a bit windy, but the sun is shining. It’s a good day :)
Friend strides
Beautiful walk this evening with a beautiful friend. 5kms of two forty-something women huffing and puffing our way through a long overdue catch up. This very special person is the first person I called (after the ambulance) when Jock has his stroke. She was at my house within 15 minutes, stayed up all night until I got home in the very wee hours of the morning, took care of my boys, her husband picked me up from the hospital and drove me home at 4am…and they’ve continued to be the most incredible support system for us. She’s also just the best person ever. Couldn’t do life without you, Annie! X
Dance strides!
Rain foiled plans for an afternoon walk with my middlest love/exercise buddy, so instead we shook off the day with half an hour of Just Dance sweat-inducing hilarity. Nothing like movement that makes you laugh!
Weekend strides
A lovely afternoon power walk and chat with my middlest love on this gorgeous Sunday, as a follow up to another gym session with TMC Fitness yesterday. Halfway through the challenge, I can’t believe it! A huge thank you for the incredible support. Two weeks to go!
The Brisbane Stride!
I’m in Brisbane for work, so hit the gym for a sweaty treadmill session yesterday, and a lovely power walk along the river today. Very much enjoying the warmer weather!
New hat for today’s stride!
Sporting my new Stride4Stroke hat for my walk today! It was a brief walk around the pond, as the DOMS set in after yesterday’s weights session!
Tired after an early start!
Tired this arvo after an early start to complete another TMC Fitness Power Class this morning. 160 minutes of movement done for the week, but aiming to add a bit more to the tally tomorrow!
Striding out with Jock
Another 30 minutes added to the movement total today after a brisk power walk around the neighbourhood. Nice to have Jock for company!
Today’s stride!
Today my beautiful eldest son joined me on a walk around our local area. We kept up the pace but also had a chance for a great chat - precious times with an almost-teen!
Thank you!
A huge thank you to everyone who is so generously supporting me to #stride4stroke this September! Kicked off the month with a tough weights session with TMC fitness tonight. Day 1 done!
So far I have helped Stroke Foundation deliver…
Initial advice and support from a health professional on StrokeLine
A stroke recovery pack to three survivors of stroke
Training to a StrokeSafe volunteer to deliver community talks.
Funding to stroke researchers to find the next game-changer in stroke.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Sally Edwards
$515
John Walters
Best wishes to Jock & Sarah
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Dan Mcalpine
Good on you Sarah. Lots of love. Dangerous Dan!
$515
Susie Salmon
Stride away hon. You’re such a beautiful sister. Sending love to Jock & the family for support. 🥰
$315
Sarah And Tim Low
Well done Sar xxx 💜
$263.75
Sophie Davidson
Sending best wishes to you both. 💗
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Susie Salmon
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Anonymous
We love you all. The Blacks x
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Susan Bennett
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Woods Family
Love you all x
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Melissa Partington
Go Sassy Sar!! We’ll be backing you all the way xxx
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Joan Kay
I think it’s wonderful what you are doing Sarah. Thinking of you all. With love from Nana. xx
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Alison Hill
Good on you Sarah! Wishing you and Jock all the very best!
$158.25
Annie & Peter Linnegar
Seeing first hand how stroke has impacted Jock, you and your boys, raising funds to help other stroke victims is so important. We are in awe of you adding this challenge to your already very full daily life. Happy to check your movement progress everyday if it helps 😉.
$158.25
Richard Higgins
$144.54
Alison Harris
Great work Sarah xx
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Glen Luttrell
All the best reaching your goal and i
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Ben Mcalpine
💪
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Helen Blencowe
Courageous effort, all the best to you, Jock and your family.
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John Lyn Sykes
All the very best as your journey continues 👍
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Jane Carleton
$106.12
Fin Topp
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Colin Allen And Deborah Wolfe
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Kate Linnegar
Go Sassy, we love you
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Jeremy Clarke
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Renee Flower
Go gett’em stump
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Dana
You and your family are inspirational!
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Blazey
Go get em Sarah! I’m sure you’ll smash the challenge! Always thinking of you guys and hope Jock is getting better and better.
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Minehans
Well done Sar. Xxx
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Judy Reed
You are amazing Sarah. We continue to pray for Jock….and for you as you manage a busy family/work and adjust to life now 🙏🏽💕💙
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Tara & Karl Davies
Dearest Sare and Jock, you are both incredible inspirations to everyone around you. Way to go Sare, you are amazing! Lots of love and hugs.
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Barry Kay
All the best
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Rosie Gavel
Thanks Sarah for doing this. Such a good course.
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Nicola Hebard
Congratulations Sarah. You have done some amazing things this month and raised a huge amount of money.
$106.12
Ryan Linnegar
With love and support for you and Jock and the amazing effort you’re putting into this - proud of you sis!
$106.12
Frances Rowley
🥰 Frances
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Laura Linnegar
You are amazing!
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Jana Wedlock
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Twomeys
You got it! 💪 all our love.
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Stephen Rowe
Well done (in advance!) thinking of you all!
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Jim Mcalpine
All the best in supporting Jock
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Jimmy Taylor
Love that you’re doing this! Such an important cause and very proud of you, Jock and the boys over the last eighteen months. Look forward to doing the Sydney Marathon with you next year (already signed you up, my little treat) xxx
$106.12
Rachael Lance
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Michael & Rachael Gavel
Behind you every step, Sarah. This is awesome. Love you guys xxx
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Vic Zacharias
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Aisea Laungaue
Go go go!! X
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Inga Davis
With best wishes Sarah, Inga
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Jock And Kate Graham
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David Gavel
Good luck Sarah. A great cause
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Colin & Sandra Taylor
Much love to you all.
$106.12
Lucie Manns
All the love and support to you Sars ❤️
$100
Bryan Fuller
$100
Andy Minahan
$100
Sarah Gavel
$80.25
Reid Family
Nice work honey xx
$80.25
Sarah Mccarthy
So proud of you Sar! You’ve got this!
$80.25
Slye Kibbey
Love you guys ❤️
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Janet Lusk
Keep up the great work
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Fisher Family
$80.25
Richard Hambly
Happy to go for a ride, play tennis and/or do a gym sess with you Sarah.
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Kim Blackmore
Sorry to hear about Jock’ stroke!
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Jane
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Antonia
Go Gavel Go! X
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Kylie Walker
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Jb And Serena
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Glen Deutscher
With love and gratitude. x
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Maggie Vanderzwet
$54.12
Anne Higgins
Sarah and Jock - so brave and resilient for what you went through - in awe of your strength. We miss you and you are always in our thoughts. xoxo
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Zoe B
Looks like you're already smashing it, awesome effort
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Dale Druhan
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Bron Linnegar
Well done darling Sassy! Xx
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Andrew Kay
Super effort Sarah - we’ll done!
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Henry Clough
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Tracey Guest
GO SARAH! You are an inspiration to me and so many others.
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Karen Gair
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Sasha Hayes
You’ve got this Cous! Keep up the routine, it’s easier to do when you know first hand xxxx love you and the crew!
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Sarah And Pat Salter
Good on you Sar. You are a powerhouse.
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Steph Moffitt
Good luck Sarah! Love to you and Jock xx
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Craig Johnson-meader
Congrats Sarah on making a difference. All the best to you and Jock.
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Julie Doughty
Good on you Sarah. Thinking of you, Jock and boys.
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Joanne O’sullivan
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Kelly Fong
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Dave Linnegar
Keep up the amazing effort, all our love to Jock, You and the family. Dave, Karen and Caitlyn.
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Dawn Bennett
Go Sarah!
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Jess Hunter
Well done Sar. Keep those legs pumping
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Kerri And Doug
Love from Kerri and Doug
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Nathan Peters
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Nicola Marshall
Fantastic effort and so nice to see Jock joining you also
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Blair Bates
Love from the Bates/Gills!
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Rohan Mccarthy-gill
Hi Sarah. This sounds like an amazing cause, and especially due to Jock’s stroke - I had no idea that it could happen to someone so relatively young and without any warning signs. All the best for your fundraising, and to Jock and your kids. Rohan.
$54.12
Mary Anne
Go girl!
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Krystle King
Hi Sarah, what a lovely idea and you are doing an amazing job. You are a powerhouse.
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Sung
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Dot Wright
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Annabel Pope
Sending you lots of love Sarah xxx
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Pammie
You are an inspiration Sarah. 🩷
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Andrea Morris
Best wishes to Sarah on this quest and to Jock on his recovery journey!
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Sarah Bayes
Sending positive energy to Jock and yourself.
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Leoni Scorse
Good on you Sarah.
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Georgia Nielsen
Jock & Sarah - you are incredible humans. X
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Verity
Sending love, Sarah. xx
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Tanx
You’ve got this!!!
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Mark Tanner
Sending my best wishes to Jock & Sarah.
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Lou Adena
Dear Sarah, you are a true inspiration- and deeply privileged to support you.
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Stephanie Gausden
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Milica Symul
Sending my support for Sarah and Jock
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David Sams
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Fi Preston
Great job Sarah! Sending love and strength to Jock, yourself and your family. It was a pleasure to work with you both.
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Kylie Hannon
Sarah, moved to hear about this. I wish you and your beautiful family well.
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Sarah Sgroi
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Bec Rohan-jones
All my heart is with you and the boys. I see you and get you girl! Biggest biggest hug, Bec. Move it baby!
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Laurelle Vingoe
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Amelia Zaraftos
Amazing challenge Sarah, you’ve got this! Let me know if you’d like a walking/running buddy.
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Rebekah Lambert
Go you good thing! Love to you and your family.
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Bronwyn Neeson
Good on you Sarah!!
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John Readford
Go for it. Well done
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Becca
Go Sezza!
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Meru Sheel
Go Sarah! Admire your strength and resilience! Love & power to you xx Meru
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Ness Calvert
Sending my best for Jock's ongoing recovery and cheering you on Sarah - what a fabulous effort especially with all you are juggling. What a hero you are!
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Tim Linnegar
Amazing work Sar and a fantastic cause. Love from the Orange Linnegars
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Sharon Poole
Well done Sarah. Great cause, keep moving, almost there 🫶
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Anne Long
Smash those movement goals Sarah! X
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Jo James
Cheering you along - you can do this!
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Victoria Pilbeam
Get it Sarah! You are Jock are killing it with the fundraising for such an important cause.
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Elizabeth Geddes
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Bec Ryan
Team work makes dream work! All the best Sarah and Jock x
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Misha Hutchings
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Kellie Takenaka
Wishing all the best to you both.
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Georgie Ovin
Go Sarah, looking forward to supporting you through the DOMS at work!
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Natasha Svilicich
Goodluck and lots of love Tash xx
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Brenda Edwards
Go Sarah! See you soon xxx
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Jennifer Schroeder
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Lucy Caldwell
Very proud of you, Sarah and Jock!
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Megan Steele
All the best to you all Sarah and Jock
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Rachel Hunter
All the best Sarah and Jock.
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Josh
Strength to you and your family
Moving with you from afar 🚶♀️➡️🚶♀️➡️🚶♀️➡️