Ryan Downs' Long Run

<p>Ryan Downs is only new to the sport of ultra running, but in a short space of time he's set big goals and hit them.</p><p></p><p>Running his first ultra at BRUTUS last year, Ryan got a taste for what its like to go long. Last year he also completed an incredible run streak, which he took on 10 years since he lost his mother Tereze following a five year battle with cancer.</p><p></p><p>This year Ryan become one of a small handful to secure 30 laps at the GUMBY at Blue Range Hut in the ACT. An achievement so incredible for someone so new to the sport.</p><p></p><p>His next big challenge is <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.riseabovecbr.org.au/my-fundraising/109/ryan-downs?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnCBbkDSRO81ZESnkBVzjRbquLW07nQfcVrGdYeqMwk8J7DqsENz13cKM0T1I_aem_uDj_SPOL056YxXA5OXoG9A" target="_blank">Ryan's Long Run </a>220km+ staged event over three days October 9-11th from Wagga Base Hospital, where Ryan's mum was born to Gungahlin Cemetery, where she is buried. A physical line drawn between beginning and farewell.</p><p></p><p>Everyone who donates goes into the draw to win incredible prizes, and your support will go directly to Rise Above. A charity that financially supports families with loved ones battling cancer.</p><p></p><p>As always thank you for your support.</p>