Imagine running for 35 days. Could you do it? A 31-year-old man named William Goodge did just that. He ran across Australia, a country about 78 times larger than South Korea. He ran for his mother, who passed away from cancer in 2018. Goodge says she was the most special and supportive person in his life.
Goodge began running marathons in his mother’s honor, raising money for cancer charities. After crossing the finish line, he laid flowers on Bondi’s shoreline, saying, “I feel like she’s there with me a lot of the time.” He ran about 3,800 kilometers, nearly 100 kilometers each day, from Cottesloe Beach to Bondi Beach. Despite injury and pain, he said he felt at ease and enjoyed the beauty of Australia’s natural scenery. His heartwarming journey reminds us to hold on to our softest memories even in painful moments.
Lucy Kim Staff Reporter kids/1750661813/1613368258
1. Why did William Goodge run across Australia?
2. How long did it take him to finish his run?
3. What did he do after crossing the finish line?
1. Have you ever done something special to remember someone you love?
2. What is the longest you’ve ever walked or run?
3. Would you like to visit Australia one day? Why or why not?
Imagine running for 35 days. Could you do it? A 31-year-old man named William Goodge did just that. He ran across Australia, a country about 78 times larger than South Korea. He ran for his mother, who passed away from cancer in 2018. Goodge says she was the most special and supportive person in his life.
