Ultramarathon runner Simon Dent is taking on one of his biggest challenges to date. He plans to run from Brisbane to Sydney, raising money for Dallaglio Rugby Works and The Lions Trust. We caught up with him to discuss why he's taking on the challenge and how he plans on fuelling his journey.

You can donate to Simons 2025 Dallaglio RugbyWorks & British and Irish Lions Ultra Endurance Challenge by following the link below.

On the 19th July I will be running from Brisbane to Sydney to raise money for Dallaglio Rugby Works and The Lions Trust. 

Every year, over 9,400 young people are permanently excluded from school. This equates to around 40 per day. To mark this number, I will be running over 40 miles a day for two weeks. Covering the distance between Brisbane and Sydney, the homes of the first and third Lions Test in 2025.

Running across two states, I will be passing by local rugby clubs and community centres, to spread the Lions legacy and encourage local people to get involved with the 2025 Lions Tour.

Nutrition is a huge part of the challenge and I feel very blessed that I was introduced to Veloforte 5 years ago now. The brand and team have supported all of my endurance events and Australia is no exception. I intend to eat two 2000 calorie meals a day and then throughout the day supplement with Veloforte products. 

One of the biggest learnings for me in the last 8 months getting ready for this challenge is the importance of getting a skilled team around you. An event like this is a huge investment both physically and emotionally (and financial!). You need experts to guide you and prepare you for what's to come.