World Record Attempt – 1000km in 7 Days
On Sunday, October 12th, 2025, I’ll be attempting to break the world record for the greatest distance run on a treadmill in 7 days (male). The current record stands at 843 kilometers, set by Jamie McDonald in 2019. My goal is to push the limit further, aiming for 1000 kilometers over the course of 7 days. That’s an average of roughly 142 kilometers per day on the treadmill.
For those of you who don’t know me, this challenge is deeply personal. I was born prematurely at just 24 weeks, weighing only 625 grams. Without the life-saving equipment provided through Telethon, I wouldn’t be here today, preparing for this world record attempt. I’ll also be running in support of Running for Premature Babies, a charity that raises funds for life-saving equipment for premature babies across Australia.
My mission is to raise awareness and funds for the countless premature babies across the country, through Telethon and Running for Premature Babies. Unfortunately, not every premature baby survives, and that’s why I aim to raise $800,000 for each charity—targeting the 8% of babies born prematurely every year in Australia.
I’m beyond excited and grateful to have the opportunity to attempt this world record. I can’t wait to push myself both mentally and physically over 7 intense days at my local footy club in Perth, Western Australia.
5pm Sunday 12th of October to 5pm Sunday 19th of October
Kwinana Knights Football Club-Medina Oval, Kwinana, WA, 6167
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Electrical Trades Union Wa
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Kdfc Fyk
We love you Luke
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Revo Fitness
Luke, from all of the team here at Revo we wish you the best of luck with your record attempt and your fundraising! You've got this!
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Connor Bryden
Smash it Luke!
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Kd Plumbing & Gas Pty Ltd
Smash it Luke !!!!!!
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Daniel Hatch
Good on ya lukey! Unreal work brother
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Luke Taylor
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Damon Frizzell-king
Sensational work you did this past week brother
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Justin Oldham
Inspirational Luke! Keep it up
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Squirrels Nut Butter
We are so proud of you
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Jack Kirkwood
Keep on keeping on brother !
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Anytime Fitness Applecross
Keep pushing mate 💪🏻
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Anna L.
Best of luck for your WR attempt!
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Chad
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Olivia Craigie
You got this Luke!
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David Acker
Well done mate. You're an inspiration!!
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Okka Golf
me hero
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Sterling Winmar
Bad day to be a treadmill - going with the corded. Good work so far brother
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Anonymous
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Mitch Lucas
Smash it luke
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Erin S
What an awesome thing you have done either way you are a champion and our family is proud to support you mate 💝
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Luke Taylor
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Chrissy V
All the very best of good luck, amazing challenge. Go for the 1000km - raising money for a great cause. Your mum will be so proud.
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Anonymous
Best of luck Luke! You've got this! What a beautiful gesture.
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Sander Fam
Best of luck lukey boi… keep pushing!!! You’re an inspiration to all those around you. I’ll See you Sunday for when you bring it home. LFG
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Damon Frizzell-king
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Nef & Shantelle
Go smash it Lukey like we all know you will!!
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Jackie Adams
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Millie Hayward
Good luck Luke!! 💪
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Ciara Moynihan
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Jonathan Araya
Inspirational lukey! Whatever the outcome your one of a kind ❤️
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Roger Cook
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Robbie Smyth
Amazing effort!
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Grant And Kirsten Hatch
Well done Luke, you’re amazing!!!
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Steve T
Well done mate!! An absolute epic effort!!
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Michael M-d
Legend
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Rochelle M
So inspirational 💙❤️🤍
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Anonymous
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Jake Millar
Keep smashing it big fella
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Darren And Trey
Best of luck Lukey!
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Stuart Moorhouse
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Trent Povey
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Jude Thomas
Carn Lukey keep trotting mate!
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Matt & Carly
Smash it Lukey x
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Amanda Roberts
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Mum
You got this Luke. X mum
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Shaun Vit
You’re an inspiration to everyone mate, go smash it!💪
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Charlie Smith
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Jye&annie
Well done, Luke !
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Reece Putland
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Hayley Wheatley
Amazing work Luke!!
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Brett Fatiak
Awesome Luke
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Sam Kimberley
Send it fella
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Sonia Oke
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Bradley Mcgowan
Legend Lukey keep it up mate 💪
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Anonymous
Go lukey t
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Ophelia
As a 4 year old it was inspiring to watch you run.
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Kristie Cameron
Keep pushing Luke!
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Zac Thomas
Good luck Lukey!!
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James Grey
Go Luke! What a super cool way to raise money for such an important cause.
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Jo Morrison
Well done Luke, such strength and determination!!!
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Bryden Landscaping
Smash it Luke!
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Trent Goodrick
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Moyno, Rach, Maia & Florence
Sooo proud of you brother
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Brigitte Giglia
3 of my grandchildren were premature. Great cause. Well done.
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Goyen
Best of luck Luke. You’re so inspiring.
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Lachlan Westwood
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Riley M
Legend Luke keep up the amazing work mate!
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Kev Johnson
Yes boi 🏃🏼
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Debs Guard
Well done Luke. This is a fantastic effort for a great cause!
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Bill Tregear
Inspiration to us all. Well done mate.
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Rob De Graaf
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Kimberlee Abonnel
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Jessica Ambrose
Such a wonderful thing you're doing, Luke. All the best with your training and I hope you smash the record 💪
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Pierce Byrne
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Joan Rose
Well done Luke
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Sash Vaughan
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Keb
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Nate Walsh
Luke, This is a fantastic cause and one that is truely important in the world. The support you have shown and those around this event is incredible. Good luck on the attempt first step on that treadmill until the last you have made this world a better place!!
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Reece Ghilardi
Awesome job for a great cause, well done Luke
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Hamish
One of a kind mate
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Rory
Good luck mate
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Jarrin And Paige
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Natti
You go lukey!!! 💥🫶🏾🌟
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Sue
Well done Luke. You got this 👍
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Ash Smith
You got this Luke!
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Britney Hevron
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Allum Family
Love ya work brother.
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Dominique Van De Ven
Well done Luke!
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Baboon Donated Winnings. Rch3
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Toby
You’re a legend Luke. All the best for the record.
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Megan
Good luck Luke
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Ernest Breese
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Anonymous
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Dom Ybanez
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Caroline
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Melissa Chester
You got this Luke! 💪
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Glenn Jarvis
Absolute legend and i know you’re gonna kill it. Will be down at some stage during the week to see you
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Isaac Morrison
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Anonymous
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Fraser Thompson
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Siobhan Kearney
Go Luke!! You’re amazing!!!!
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Kev J
Great initiative mate, very inspiring!
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Reuban Webbie
Brilliant stuff Luke, absolute legend.
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Maddison Abonnel
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Sam W
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Patricia Kearney
The world needs more Lukes 😊
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Jeremy
Great work bud - all the best with it. Pre-born babies need our support!
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Rebecca Dawson-ryan
Luke, this is a wonderful thing you are doing. I too was born premmie - at 29 weeks, in the 70s when a lot of this brilliant tech hadn't yet been invented.
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Danille Mcdonald
Go Lukie 🚶♀️ you've got this 💯 👍 💪 One preemie to an other
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Jack Ball Ball
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Well done on an exceptional effort to raise funds for this worthy cause. All the best. From all of your fellow members at the ETUWA.