Marty grew up in a religious family in Sydney and for the most part found this to be a positive experience. But later in life after a marriage breakdown and the general business of life he found himself disconnected to community, unfit and overweight. He and his wife Lisa wanted a change and attended the Wishart Parkrun to make some changes to their lifestyle. Who knew that within a few years they would start a whole new Parkrun at Mansfield and find community, fitness and purpose in a whole new way.