A Northern Southland shepherd ran 210 km from Waikaia to Wānaka to fund-raise for Movember.

This distance is the equivalent of 5 marathons, which he completed in 31 and a half hours.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says that the shepherd (Tom Anderson) ended up raising $52,000 by the end of it, which surpassed his goal of $21,000.

Jamie Mackay also says that Tom Anderson put himself through the wringer but pulled through in the end in an inspiring show of strength.

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A Northern Southland shepherd ran 210 km from Waikaia to Wānaka to fund-raise for Movember.
This distance is the equivalent of 5 marathons, which he completed in 31 and a half hours.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says that the shepherd (Tom Anderson) ended up raising $52,000 by the end of it, which surpassed his goal of $21,000.
Jamie Mackay also says that Tom Anderson put himself through the wringer but pulled through in the end in an inspiring show of strength.
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