Taking the hardest road for mental health

January 2020

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Dave Williams summited Mt Aconcagua on his third attempt
Raglan teacher Dave Williams is tackling seven sea-to-summits to raise money and awareness for mental health. Dave Williams must be a sucker for pain. Where one marathon is more than enough for most people, Williams, 34, runs six, eight, 10 or more marathons consecutively, carrying 8kg of gear on his back. When he’s done running, […]
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