Every step
matters this
Men’s Health Week.
Walking 21.5km every day for 7 days from 9th to 15th June 2025, as I recover from Prostate cancer surgery
At the start of this year I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer. I have since had an operation to remove my prostate. I am hopeful that my future will be positive due to an early diagnosis. I am now recovering and want to raise awareness of this cancer for every male. Go and get a blood test. It is that easy. It may save your life. I had no symptoms, maybe you do not either!
Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. 1 in 5 men are likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
That’s why, this Men’s Health Week, I’m making every step count.
Will you donate today and help fund new research to detect and defeat prostate cancer?
My Updates
Day 7 walk final post
Sunday 15th Jun Well that is it. All done. Thank you to everyone who joined me today. It has been an amazing experience. I have really enjoyed all the long walks and hope to carry them on. It has all helped with my recovery. The views have been amazing and the company even better. Who knows what next years challenge will be? Now to focus on getting the all clear and getting on with my life.
Day 6 walk
Saturday 14th Jun Mudjimba to Coolum today. Have a look athe photo's in gallery. What a day for walking. All the elements aligned. Dry, cool, clear sky, no wind, majestic sea and warming sun. But best of all, having my wife along for the walk. That was one of the best 22km's I have done this week, despite a couple of boring bits. Ready now for one more day of walking with possibly the best views to go as I head around Noosa headland. Share
Day 5 walk
Friday 13th Jun Maroochydore to Mudjimba. Not the nicest of views today whilst walking but a lovely sunny day. Cold start around 5 Celsius but some becomes lovely. Joined by Hannah again and the dogs. Only 2 more days. Looking forward to the end but am really enjoying long walking. Share
Day 4 walk
Wednesday 11th Jun Mooloolaba seafront today. What a great place to be walking. I think the dogs are over this walking thing but they don't complain. Over half way now. Noosa in a few days. Share
Day 3 walk
Wednesday 11th Jun Awesome company this morning, the wife aka my rock. Very chilly start but so grateful to be able to do these walks. Thank you to early diagnosis and the medical world as a whole. 3 walks down, 4 more to go. Looking forward to it. Share
Day 2 walk
Tuesday 10th Jun Another 22km's. Cold start but warmed up nicely. Working my way slowly up the coast. Just me today with a little company at the start from Hannah. Share
Day 1 walk
Monday 9th Jun Today was the start of my walking over the next 7 days. Cold start but some good company. Did the first leg, a total of just over 22km's. See you tomorrow. Share
Itinerary for 7 days and maps. All walks start at 6.30am
Saturday 31st May Look in gallery and you will see itinerary for the 7 days. 6 x return walks and last day one way. Also map for each day. All walks start at 6.30am. Please feel free to join me for any part of the walk if you would like Share
Training day 5
Wednesday 21st May Big walk today, 19km. Even the dogs a tired, although not for long I am sure. What a great sunrise, makes you glad to be alive and out enjoying the day. Share
Training day 4
Tuesday 20th May Walked 12.3km with dogs. Some of it on the beach. Beautiful morning. Glad to be alive and moving. Share
Training day 3
Friday 16th May Walked 11.5km today. No rain, woohoo. Good amount of beach to walk on, so dogs happy. Only a couple of sores on my feet and pelvic floor muscles held up.
Training day 2
Wednesday 14th May Well a wet walk this morning. However managed 13.5km. Slightly sore in the hip department, so going to have to do some stretching to make sure these legs get me through the 7 days of walking.
Training starts
Saturday 10th May Training this morning was a 5km walk along the beach and back along the coastal path. Weather not very helpful but at least no chance of sun stroke. Those pelvic floor muscles of mine are getting a good workout.Thank you to my sponsors
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Alexia and David Rennles
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Rob Cross
Two Bags!
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Tommy & Evey Walsh
Almost at the end, you’re doing fantastic. Go Smash it
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Mark Pope
Hi mate, sorry to hear the news but great to hear you things are looking positive and this walk sounds great and look forward to reading the final few days updates and have great memories of Noosa. Love Popey and family,
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Jill and Mike Perkins
Dear Paul. We are thrilled at your recovery and the wonderful way you are raising awareness of this dreadful illness. Lots of love Mike & Jill.
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Jeanie Mallard
Go for it Paul, you are a true inspiration, all the best our dear friend x
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DL
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Steven Long
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Billy Rogers
Great work mate. Cya on the 9th!
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Lawrence Bell
Wishing you all the best mate
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Norm and Lyn
Good Luck!!!
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Rod Matthews
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Kelly Walsh
You are Amazing Paul, wishing you all the best on your crazy long walk xxx
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Nigel Hunter
Walking 21+ Kms a day for 7 days only weeks after a radical prostatectomy is akin to jogging home after a vasectomy. Speedy and total recovery Paul.
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Paul & Laura
You’ve got this!
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Kirsty
Keep on walking the walk Paul 🙌
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McCormac Family
Very inspirational Paul. Wishing you a good recovery on a difficult journey.
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Brenda Franzese
Keep recovering strong Paul!!
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Cara Cannon
If anyone can kick this - you can! Sending love x
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Dean Stenning
If anyone could fight this battle and win, is was going be you !! your the strongest person I know and giving up doesn’t even come into your vocabulary. Your my best mate and I Love you loads and if anyone can do this challenge well it’s got your name written all over it 🤩
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Bren Lewry
Hope you’re continuing to recover Paul .
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The Bramstons
Sending lots of love to all of you during this time & wishing you all the best with your recovery Paul! You’ve got this! x
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Tina Renshaw
Sorry you have had to go through this Paul. Good luck with the walk and wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Michelle Weiss
Good on you Paul! Hope your recovery is going well x
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Brendan Powell
Happy to walk with you mate
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Andie Bartlett
So pleased recovery is going well Paul. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for this challenge. Lots of love from The Bartletts xxxx
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Phil Burton
I am humbled by you your commitment not just to your own recovery but for the benefit of others.
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Sarah Glover
Sending love, from Sarah, Ben & Sam
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The Dublins
You’ve got this ! Kick Cancers arse . X
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Well done Paul for an amazing effort.