Townsville 4K1G radio presenter Arika Appleby is one of just 12 people selected nationwide for the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) 2025. The IMP is a health promotion charity that uses running to celebrate Indigenous resilience and achievements and while addressing health and wellbeing gaps. The 12, over a six month period, work their way up to running the 42km New York City Marathon.
Arika presents the Rolling With Reeks Midday Show on 4K1G and said of the opportunity:
“I’ve always been about stepping out of my comfort zone and showing my community we are capable of doing anything we put our minds too.
It’s been a real privilege to bring my community along on this journey, whether it be coming for a run, or a walk, yarning or simply cheering me on from a far.
It was all about doing my bit for the community and putting us on the map.
Hopefully I’ve inspired others to do the same! 
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