Former AFL star Cornes runs two marathons in five days for Telethon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 10:54 · Archive

Kane Cornes, a 7NEWS commentator and former Port Adelaide player, is running two marathons in five days to raise money for Telethon.

Kane Cornes, a 7NEWS sports commentator and former Port Adelaide AFL star, is undertaking two marathons in five days to raise money for Telethon. He completed the first marathon at Perth Running Festival on Sunday in two hours, 54 minutes and 37 seconds, before preparing for Telethon's inaugural 42km Rotto Run on Thursday.

Cornes said his main focus between the two marathons was recovery. He reported having breakfast consisting of four eggs and a stack of pancakes, and underwent treatment at Crown Spa including a sauna, steam room, spa and 90-minute massage. He also completed a 40-minute cycle and 20-minute run to avoid stiffening up. 'I just tried to keep moving because I didn't want to lie down and seize up all day, so the quicker you get moving, usually the better you feel,' he said.

Thursday's run on Rottnest Island will include four laps of the island, with one lap run alongside Western Australian Premier Roger Cook. The event will feature challenges including trivia and quokka selfies. Cornes said he was not focused on hitting a goal time but rather on enjoying the day with his family. 'I think the atmosphere is going to be awesome,' he said.

How it is being reported

• Former Port Adelaide AFL star Kane Cornes to complete two marathons in five days to raise money for Telethon7NEWS sports commentator and former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes is facing one of his biggest physical challenges yet; two marathons in five days, all in the name of Telethon.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 10:19
• Former Port Adelaide AFL star Kane Cornes to complete two marathons in five days to raise money for Telethon7NEWS sports commentator and former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes is facing one of his biggest physical challenges yet; two marathons in five days, all in the name of Telethon.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 10:19

In this story: Kane Cornes · Port Adelaide · Telethon · 7NEWS · Perth Running Festival · Rottnest Island · Roger Cook

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