Login
Login

Nick Watson

Donate to Nick and help them reach their goal of $5000

Please help me
reach my goal

Raised

$4,104.13

My goal

$5,000

Select an amount to donate

$50
Helps provide vital resources to those newly diagnosed with IBD
$150
Contributes to a nurse consultation for a person living with IBD.
$300
Can support essential research into the prevalence and impact of IBD
$500
Provides programs to empower children and teens to live fearlessly with IBD

Or enter an amount

$
Donate

My Activity Tracking

24.5
hrs

My target 30hrs

Total activity 24.5hrs

Will you support my Live Fearless Challenge?

Hi everyone,

I'm taking part in the 2026 Live Fearless Challenge.

I love running and manage to get out the door most days for a run, so this September I’m doing something a little bit different.

I've challenged myself to move for at least 30 minutes every day this September by doing as many different sports I can while raising funds for a cause that's close to my heart.

Over 180 thousand Australians, including myself, live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (known as IBD). There is currently no cure, and very little government funding dedicated to the condition.

This is why I've chosen to support Crohn's & Colitis Australia, to help them continue supporting IBD patients and their families, funding critical research, and advocating for a better future for all Australians with IBD.

Even a small donation can have a big impact, so if you can, please make a donation today.

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible (you’ll receive a receipt straight to your inbox).

Thank you so much for supporting me – it means a lot! 💜

My Achievements

Fearless Photo

Progress Post

Spread the Word

My Gift

Donation Debut

Change Champion

Fundraising Legend

Making Moves

Halfway Hero

Challenge Conquered!

First 100 to Register

My updates

Week 4 Update

Monday 21st - 35 minute afternoon run
Tuesday 22nd - Morning Pilates and afternoon running workout
Wednesday 23rd - Squash with my father-in-law,  I was defeated 9-1😂
Thursday 24th - Run to the gym, stair stepper, run home
Friday 25th - Morning Pilates, afternoon golf
Saturday 26th - Wollongong Parkrun
Sunday 27th - Rest day enjoying the Knights prelim win


Week 3 Update

Week 3 was a tough one!
Monday 14th - 30 minutes of skipping
Tuesday 15th - 1 hour running workout
Wednesday 16th Run to the gym, 30 minutes of rowing, run home
Thursday 17th - 30 minutes on the stair master followed by a 30 minute run
Friday 18th - Hard running workout for an hour
Saturday 19th - No activity other than walking between pubs for a bucks party
Sunday 20th - 45 minute hungover run

Week 2 Update

Week was awesome, it went like this:
Monday 7/9 - Strength training at the gym + half hour run
Tuesday 8/9 - Run to the gym, 4x4 minutes of Ski-erg, run home
Wednesday 9/9 - 1 hour run
Thursday 10/9 - Hour of tennis with some mates
Friday 11/9 - Half hour run before heading to Sydney to volunteer at Camp Fearless
Saturday 12/9 - Full day of activities at Camp Fearless including archery, high ropes, giant swing and some afternoon soccer.
Sunday 13/9 - Intense session of laser tag to finish of a great weekend at Camp Fearless.

Week 1 Update

My strava uploads aren't syncing so manual uploads will have to do. 
I will write a weekly recap on all of the different activities i got up to through the week. I am also posting a photo of my daily activities on instagram @nickwatsxn
For week 1 I was very sore from Sydney marathon but I managed to get out each day.
Tuesday 1/9 - 1 hour mowing the lawn.
Wednesday 2/9 - 1 hour riding my road bike (25.6km).
Thursday 3/9 - 30 minute jog (6.7km)
Friday 4/9 - 1 hour on the elliptical (about 13km running equiv.)
Saturday 5/9 - 45 minutes of Pilates
Sunday 6/9 - 80 minute Trail run (17km)

Sydney Marathon 2026

On Sunday 30th of August I ran Sydney Marathon. Despite not being September yet, I think it's definitely worth posting about! I completed the marathon in 2:28:34, coming 64th out of 36,293 people and also being 16th Australian across the line in the Australian marathon championships.
I started the race with the goal of finishing under 2:25 and was on pace until around 30km. During the lap of Centennial Park things got really tough and I had to dig deep to get to the top of each hill. At 35km things started to head back downhill and I managed to pick the pace back up a smidge. 
At the end of the day I fell short of my 2:25 goal however I still lowered my marathon PB by over a minute so I am very happy.
This first week of live fearless will be challenging to get 30 minutes of exercise done on sore legs but I will get there!

News story

I was very lucky to have the opportunity to share my story with NBN news, you can watch it through the link below.

https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2026/08/25/running-for-crohns-colitis-awareness/

Even though it won’t be September, I will be racing the Sydney Marathon this Sunday and want to lead the way for others wanting to chase their goals without letting IBD get in the way.

Thank you to my donors

$104.35

Hiscox Family

$55.95

Jacob Spinks

Going to be nothing but ease for you

$50

Eli Campbell

$106.75

Roberta Karpathy

$100

Lisa Goodwin

$500

Matched Giving Donation

$55.95

Matched Giving Donation

$200

Ar

Love you brother❤️ Always been so proud of you and your story

$500

Mum And Dad

So proud of you for getting behind this and doing lots of different activities

$106.75

Empowered Learning

$55.95

Tw

Keep up the great work — you are amazing! 💜

$150

Nick Watson

$106.75

The Gales

$55.95

Joshua Wethered

$50

Sam Tw

Let’s go Nicky!

$50

Lisa Goodwin

I hope you raise lots x seen nbn news

$100

Jed Kaiser

$106.75

Bella, Ethan And Everleigh

Go uncle Nick 🫶🏼🩷

$50

Sol Pilates

$55.95

Matched Giving Donation

$30

Dave Hickey

Get it Nick

$50

Holly Badior

$106.75

Matched Giving Donation

$55.95

Strazz

$500

Ravensworth Chpp Glencore

$50

Jed Kaiser

I have ulcer colitis happy to support you

$50

Ayva Rontaunay

Love your work Nick!

$55.95

Rodney Cerezo

$55.95

Suze And Pete

Love your work, NW!!

$54.75

Brad Grant

An inspiring cause led by an inspiring person - wishing you great success with your fundraiser!

$106.75

Blake Tanner

$106.75

Sam Russell

You’re the man Nick

$50

Liv Janssen

$163.43

Kim And Jason Deaves

Fantastic work supporting a great cause xo

$106.75

Matched Giving Donation