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Forest’s journey in sport began with a deep love for football, playing competitively across the UK and Australia throughout his younger years.

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Football was his first passion, but things shifted in 2019 when his ex-girlfriend’s mum casually suggested he run the Queenstown Marathon that November. With no real running background, Forest took on the challenge—and it marked the beginning of a whole new chapter.

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He trained solo for a couple of years, building consistency and learning through experience. In early 2022, he joined Evolve Run Club, where his training took a step up. Surrounded by a supportive community, he began to develop a deeper understanding of running fundamentals, training structure, and race prep.

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Since then, Forest has gone on to win a handful of local races and place competitively in events across Victoria—proof of the progress that comes with hard work, patience, and a love for the sport.

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Now, Forest is passionate about giving back to the running community. He’s begun helping other runners with their training, sharing what he’s learned to support others in chasing their own goals—whether it’s finishing a first 5K or chasing a marathon PB.

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