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Josh Ahern

Learn about Josh Ahern's journey and commitment to living up to their word.

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Josh Ahern

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Josh extended his hand digitally. Just a clean handshake emoji in the group chat and the Gold Coast Marathon was locked for 2025. The commitment was made in pixels, but the follow-through was pure analog. Months later, Joshy surfaced on the Gold Coast and went to work. 42 kilometres along Australia's most scenic coastline had no chance against the grit of a man on a mission. The GC tarmac witnessed something increasingly rare these days — someone who says less and delivers more. No social media countdown, no seeking validation for simply doing what he said he would. Just pure follow-through when the moment arrived. Legendary stuff.

"'What makes the desert beautiful', said the Little Prince, 'is that somewhere it hides a well…' This world is beauty and pain, and a gentleman's agreement can lead to both. GC Marathon '25. 6 weeks prep. 4:08hrs. 'All grown ups were once children, but only a few of them remember it.' Antoine de Saint-Exupery."