31 Aug 2026
52 Marathons in 52 Weeks for Bravehearts | Curtis Cooper’s Incredible Journey
Episode 49 - In this episode of Manifest Your Best Life, I’m joined by Curtis Cooper, who shares the extraordinary story behind his incredible challenge of running 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise awareness and funds for Bravehearts.
Curtis and I take a little trip down memory lane to our days working together at the Latrobe Valley Express before diving into the journey that took him from an everyday runner to completing an extraordinary year-long endurance challenge for a cause much bigger than himself.
Curtis shares what inspired him to take on 52 marathons in 52 weeks, how hearing the experiences of survivors changed his perspective, and why supporting Bravehearts and raising awareness around child protection became so important to him.
We also talk openly about the mental, physical and emotional demands of the challenge - the difficult moments, knowing when he needed to step back, the incredible support he received from communities around Australia, and the importance of allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and honest about how we’re feeling, particularly for men.
Our conversation explores resilience, gratitude, mental health, community and connection, with Curtis sharing some of the biggest lessons he learned about himself throughout the journey.
Most importantly, Curtis reminds us of the power of simply talking to the people around us and why conversations around child protection, prevention and awareness need to continue.
This is a powerful and inspiring conversation about courage, community, resilience and what can happen when one person decides to commit to something bigger than themselves.
“Talk to your people. Don’t be afraid to talk to your people.” - Curtis Cooper
Curtis encourages listeners to learn more about Bravehearts and the important preventative work they do, including child safety education programs designed to help protect and empower children.
💙 Bravehearts:Child Sexual Abuse Prevention & Support Services (https://bravehearts.org.au/)
🏃 Curtis’ 52 in 52 Page:📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/52_in_fiftytwo?igsi=MTByZWhrNzJ0ZjFmOA==
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Curtis Cooper is a journalist, runner and advocate who completed an extraordinary 52 marathons in 52 weeks to support Bravehearts and raise awareness around child protection.
Lee Mackay is the host of the Manifest Your Best Life podcast, an author and Law of Attraction Practitioner passionate about gratitude, manifestation, resilience and helping others create a life they love.
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