Louis Waters

My challenge is uncomfortable for me because...

This challenge isn’t just about running, it’s about proving to myself that limits are meant to be broken. 10 kilometers. 10 days straight. For some, that might sound easy. For me? It’s a battle against every doubt I’ve ever had.  

A year ago, I couldn’t even imagine running a half marathon, let alone signing up for the Melbourne Marathon. The idea of covering 42.2km felt impossible—like something only elite athletes or crazy endurance freaks (like Ned Brockmann) could do. But Ned’s journey taught me something: discomfort is where growth happens. He didn’t just run across Australia because it was easy; he did it because it forced him to become stronger than he thought he could be.

That’s why I’m doing this. Every single kilometer is uncomfortable for me. My legs will ache. My mind will scream at me to stop. There will be days I don’t want to lace up my shoes. But that’s the point. If it doesn’t scare me, it’s not pushing me.

And I’m not just doing this for myself. I’m running to support We Are Mobilise, an incredible organization helping Australians experiencing homelessness. If I can push through discomfort, maybe I can inspire others to believe they can push through theirs too.  

This challenge is my way of saying: "I used to think I couldn’t. Now, I’m proving I can." And if I can go from doubting a 5K to training for a full marathon, then maybe—just maybe—I’m capable of more than I ever believed.