Vanessa Marshall

2025 March On Challenge

Set no limits

Remember you have the strength and mindset to overcome barriers and obstacles in your path. Set boundaries to see hidden obstacles and perceive problems as challenges. Challenges may build character and create a dialogue or positioning of mental fortitude on a day-to-day level. Nurture the sol.

Grit and mindset

Mental grit is something that is honed with mindset and training. There is a fist nations American Indian saying...' It takes a wise person to see and admit when they are wrong.'

Transitioning from conditioning training into  cardio sessions has a different level of fitness and workout. Stoked at this stage with an extended cool down walking wrap to a 20 minute run. Have fun.

Self paced and disciplined training

Knowing your personal limits and recovery time is a good foundation. My rest days have a strengthening component. This has a coming back for more leeway. Breathwork develops the core power. Training is what you make it. Training with others or under expert guidance boosts confidence. 

Get fit and healthy- be alive

In the age of mindfulness it only takes a  moment to plan ahead and nurture your sol.
The next few weeks will be part of my journey in fitness and well being. I'm doing this challenge to reach the next part of that journey. I have a clear mindset without any expectations. Each day is a new day and in it is awareness.

Support my challenge to prevent veteran suicide and save lives

Right now in Australia, at 42%, suicide is the leading cause of death for ex-serving males aged under 30 years old.

So, this March, I am walking to support Soldier On's mental health services and programs to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my challenge so that we can show veterans and their families that they are not alone... we stand strong with them.

Together, let's help our heroes march on.

Thanks to our heroes for everything you do on a day to day basis and for all the hardships you endure so we have the freedom we know.  

I hope you for you that you see the difference in a true compassion  for humanity.  In a kind word or a smile, in strength of the spirit, and you know it's all worth it every- step of the way. Where there is courage there is love.

So far, I have helped provide:

8

peer support
sessions

5

employment
support

0

psychology
sessions

...to support the mental health of our brave veterans to help them march on.

My Kokoda Track Journey

So far, I have marched:

96km

I’ve conquered Kokoda!

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Tribute Post

Nessy

For all who have faced adversity with courage. We stand with you. ......At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. from: The Ode of Remembrance.

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

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Goldberry Marshall

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Delieah Lavender

$10

Ann- Terre Marshall

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Goldberry Marshall

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Delieah Lavender

$10

Ann- Terre Marshall

Thank you to my Sponsors