| Andrew Hedgman | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1987 (age 24) Thames, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Years active | 2003-Present |
| Known for | Ultra Marathon Running |
| Notable works | Raising Funds for the Charity WSPA |
| Website | |
| http://www.andrewhedgman.com | |
Andrew Hedgman is a New Zealand born Ultramarathon Runner who resides in Brisbane, Australia. He is also a licenced Skydiver and Scuba diver.
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Andrew was born on June 30, 1987, he grew up in the town of Paeroa in New Zealand. He has three siblings, two older brothers and one younger brother. He attended Paeroa College until the age of 18 which is when he moved away of his town.[1]
Andrew began running at his High School in Paeroa College. He found himself breaking school Records and as an intermediate was running against the seniors and beating them. It wasn't until his P.E Teacher Ava Meek challenged him to run an entire Marathon when Hedgman found his passion for long distance running.[1]
Between 2003 and 2009 Andrew ran various Marathons and Half Marathons. He often would gain top three positions for the Half Marathon for the under 20's.[2][3]
In 2009 Hedgman ran his first Ultramarathon in Taupo, New Zealand. The 100 km New Zealand nationals, gaining a top ten position in a time of 10 hours 40 minutes and 52 seconds.[4]
In February and March 2010 Hedgman ran the entire length of New Zealand in which he completed in only 28 days. Averaging 50 miles per day, battling shin splints, a torn muscle, extreme weather with having only one rest day.[5]
In September 2011 Hedgman ran 200 kilometers in Queensland, Australia to help raise money for the charity, WSPA.[6]
In 2012 Hedgman will be running 1000 km's from Brisbane to Sydney. In September he will also be flying to Turkey to take part in the Lycian Way Ultramarathon.[7]
Hedgman is currently writing a book about his New Zealand run among other adventures.[8] He often writes articles for different sports magazines in Australa and New Zealand.[9]