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Four Perth friends Jake, Graydon, Liam & Steve are weeks away from the ultimate challenge, running an ultra-marathon to raise money for men’s mental health.

These men runners tackle a 6.71k loop on the hour, every hour until the last person standing.

Everyone that times out on a loop or fails to continue on, is a dnf. 24 hours of 6.71k = 100 miles.

But, for those that look a little deeper into this, this event is more about a challenge for yourself.

How far can you push yourself to run? How many 6.71k loops can you complete before you ring the bell and resign? 6.71k within the hour is quite achievable for most. But how many times can you go back out there and do it again and again? Can you push through the night, the day, the next night and maybe even the next day too?

Birdys Frontyard is the ultimate endurance test of the mind, body and soul, all within the most incredible festive environment an ultra marathon could ever have.

Money raised for mens talk charity: $15,000+ Dollars

Graydon, Jake, and Steve talk on FKR Podcast all things mental health, emotional struggles, vulnerability and relate it back to everything they learnt from their life experience & lesson from the 100km+ Ultra marathon for Mens Talk.

Jake Ward and Graydon Perrett, leaders of The Empowered Project, are two exceptional individuals dedicated to empowering men on their journey towards improved mental wellbeing and self-fulfilment. They have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering positive change in the lives of men they encounter. Their passion, empathy, and deep understanding of the challenges men face in today's society, make them remarkable mentors and advocates for mental wellbeing. Through The Empowered Project, they have created safe spaces for men to share their experiences, seek guidance, and develop strategies for personal growth. Their presentations have had a profound impact, enabling countless individuals to embrace their vulnerability and embark on a path to becoming the best versions of themselves. I wholeheartedly endorse Jake and Graydon for their invaluable contributions to the betterment of men's mental health. Their dedication is an inspiration to all who have the privilege of working with them. Mens Talk look forward to working with The Empowered Project on future collaborations.

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