Map of Race Around Australia 2 starting in Darwin and going through NT right down to Queensland. David Alley's route so far, as seen on racearoundaus.com.au Race Around Australia 2

Kilometres to run 14,250 in total, 13,383 to beat the record

World record to beat Pat Farmer’s 174 days, at an average of 76.91km a day

Running track Australia’s A1, the longest national highway in the world

Diet Three square meals plus hourly snacks, water and sport drinks

Pairs of shoes 22 in total, three pairs used each day

Why do it? To beat the running record, become the first person to cycle and run around Australia, and raise $100,000 for the White Cloud Foundation