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Josh East Photography Self-taught photographer based in Warwick, UK. Now award-winning and published, I mainly focus photographing motorsport, sailing and landscapes!
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Sydney Marathon. Completed. 🇦🇺26.2 miles. 04:52:20. 313m elevation gain. A Sydney Marathon PB on my very first attempt. ...
02/09/2026

Sydney Marathon. Completed. 🇦🇺

26.2 miles. 04:52:20. 313m elevation gain. A Sydney Marathon PB on my very first attempt. Lovely stuff.

Not even a Greggs Steak Bake at the finish line. Did I just want the opportunity to come back and set a new Sydney PB? Potentially. 🥐

Was I overtaken by a man in a turtle costume? Yes. People running in flip flops? Also yes. But were they raising money to protect African wildlife and habitats?

Probably not. 🐢

Was the marathon time important? Absolutely not.

Was I having fun? Plenty for the first 20km. Questionable for the latter 22.2km.

The important thing is that I can now add International Athlete to the CV, alongside International Swimwear Model. A seriously impressive portfolio. 🇦🇺

The plan now?

You donate the remaining £95 of my £2,000 Tusk target using the link below, while I rest, recover, and inevitably start debating whether I should run a third marathon.

When?

Well… how long is a piece of string? 🤷‍♂️

In all seriousness, Tusk is a fantastic charity championing conservation and protecting Africa’s wildlife and habitats. Every donation makes a genuine difference, and after putting this very overweight runner through 42.2km of questionable decision-making, I’m only asking for the final £95 to hit my £2,000 target.

So if you’ve got £5, £10, £20… or you’re feeling particularly generous, please donate using the link below.
https://fundraising.tuskgiving.org/campaigns/josh-east (Or link in bio)

It would mean a lot. ❤️

And yes, I promise this is definitely the last marathon.

Probably not.

Sydney Marathon, completed it mate 🇦🇺🦘No blazing quick times but I enjoyed it all, and can now say I’ve ticked off the h...
30/08/2026

Sydney Marathon, completed it mate 🇦🇺🦘

No blazing quick times but I enjoyed it all, and can now say I’ve ticked off the hilliest major! I never want to see a hill incline on a run again… Sub-5hr here while not on top form is a win in my books. I took it all in & enjoyed the views and crowds!

Countless times I had my name called out - Let alone the words of encouragement for my chosen charity Tusk with Team Defender 🐘 Having my “why” on the grueling hills made a massive difference. Not too late to donate, I’m almost at my target amount!

Another post once I have the official photos, but for now, here’s photos of the worlds best start & finish line 😍

By the time you wake up tomorrow, I’ll hopefully be sipping a beer with a shiny new Sydney Marathon medal in hand! 🍻🏅Jus...
29/08/2026

By the time you wake up tomorrow, I’ll hopefully be sipping a beer with a shiny new Sydney Marathon medal in hand! 🍻🏅

Just ONE MORE SLEEP before I take on marathon number two. London was an absolute blast, and I’m hoping Sydney can somehow top it! 💪🇦🇺

The 03:00 alarm is set. The 06:50 start (21:50 UK time) is getting very, very real… 😬

Has training gone to plan this year? No.
Will I be gunning it over the Harbour Bridge and hoping I can hold on for the second half? I best not…
Will I be taking in every second of it? Absolutely.

The target is a sub-5 hours, but after injuries and not running beyond 21km this year, a sub-6 could very much be on the cards. Whatever happens, determination, grit and a healthy dose of stubbornness will get me through! 🙌

Anyway, my very early bedtime is calling…

Here’s what I’ll be wearing tomorrow, once again supporting Tusk & Defender on a white T-shirt! 🐘🦏

Freshly printed by Acorn Printing, it’s looking top notch. I even had another one printed as a singlet — which was perfect for Parkrun today, but with that 03:00 alarm, I suspect I might appreciate having sleeves tomorrow! 😂

And finally… £198 to go! 🙏

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far. ❤️ Every donation is helping me get closer to my target and, more importantly, supporting an absolutely awesome charity.

If you’d like to help me cross that final £198 off before I run, I’d be incredibly grateful! 🥹

https://fundraising.tuskgiving.org/campaigns/josh-east (or link in bio on Instagram)

Now… time to sleep.
Sydney Marathon, here we come. 🇦🇺🏃‍♂️💨

Sydney Marathon weekend, let’s go! 🎇(Just telling myself this is the same as the New Year’s Night Fireworks so I don’t s...
28/08/2026

Sydney Marathon weekend, let’s go! 🎇

(Just telling myself this is the same as the New Year’s Night Fireworks so I don’t start planning another trip…)

Only 2 sleeps left before Sydney Marathon! I’d be lying if I said the nerves weren’t starting to build. Heres a photo of...
28/08/2026

Only 2 sleeps left before Sydney Marathon! I’d be lying if I said the nerves weren’t starting to build. Heres a photo of me showing my “cool dude look” recreated from when I was previously in Sydney in 2014… if only I still had the rugby fitness! 🏉😅

I can’t wait to put on my Tusk & Defender top and cross the start line. Plan is cruise till the half way point, soaking up the views and interacting with the crowds. Sydney, lets ‘ave it 💪🦘

Still £343 short of my fundraising goal, any support to get me closer to that £2000 target is greatly appreciated 🙌🐘

Fundraising link: https://fundraising.tuskgiving.org/campaigns/josh-east 🙌🌍

Grey skies but projected dry Sunday so we’ll take that 💪Bib secured, merch purchased, pasta devoured 🫡
27/08/2026

Grey skies but projected dry Sunday so we’ll take that 💪
Bib secured, merch purchased, pasta devoured 🫡

I can make abstract art too
26/08/2026

I can make abstract art too

Hello, it’s me, enjoying life down under! After completing the roadtrip down the Pacific Highway from Brisbane to Sydney...
25/08/2026

Hello, it’s me, enjoying life down under! After completing the roadtrip down the Pacific Highway from Brisbane to Sydney, I’ve finally arrive in Sydney ahead of the marathon this Sunday. Little did I think the last time I was here in 2014, I’d be returning to run a marathon in the future! 🇦🇺

I started training 25 weeks ago - battling some crazy British summer heat, injury and well, a tight economy flight for over 24hrs to get here. I can’t wait to run the marathon Sunday - fast or not, I’ll be soaking in the crowds and harbour views as I complete 26.2 miles down under 🏃🦘

I’m running for Tusk, as part of Team Defender again, meaning that I’m fundraising for the amazing charity who helps support Africa’s wildlife and habitats. I’ve raised £1657 / £2000 target so far, meaning I’m just £343 short of my goal! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, for everyone who has yet to donate and would like to support me (and Tusk), please find the link below (or link in bio on Instagram):
https://fundraising.tuskgiving.org/campaigns/josh-east 🌍

Mood entering Sydney marathon week, time to eat eat eat 😋
24/08/2026

Mood entering Sydney marathon week, time to eat eat eat 😋

Marked safe from Shrek the Crocodile 🐊✅Was there a pane of glass between us? You can work that out 👀
23/08/2026

Marked safe from Shrek the Crocodile 🐊✅

Was there a pane of glass between us? You can work that out 👀

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