Run for Freedom

Former National Hunt professional jockey who rode over 100 winners in the UK, Europe and the USA until a broken back forced retirement - luckily after 18 months I fully recovered. Roll on many years and for the last 13 I have lived in Hong Kong, a co-founder of JNW Properties which sells and markets our own properties we have developed in Niseko - The Aspen of Asia in Japan. For the past 2 years I

17/11/2023

Hey Singaporean Friends - I'm in Singapore from tomorrow 18th Nov until Wednesday - Is anyone around? PM if you feel like a run or would grab a coffee - Niseko Ski season is nearly on us so would love to meet anyone interested in hearing more about what we do there. Look forward to seeing you soon :-)

16/11/2023

I'm SUPER HAPPY to finish my FIRST 100KM race, finishing 28th overall and 3rd in my category out of nearly 800 runners!

Distance: 102km
Elevation: 4,697m
Time: 17hrs 48m

Just over 3 months ago I thought I would never run again however thanks to Balance Wellness HK, Esther Fok, Fleur de Clarens, Stephen Timothy Kirwin, and Catriona Low and all their amazing work in rebuilding me I made it to the line in great condition ready for the tough challenge of my first 100km ultra race against an incredible international field.

Want to know more read my blog here - https://www.jolodder.com/post/translantau-100km-by-utmb-race-report

🙌 Grateful for unexpected opportunities, moments of kindness, and the collective effort that brought me to the finish line!

A big thanks to Nikki Han for helping me when I was struggling, the many runners I ran with, Sherpa Dan Trotter and my amazing wife, Novy Lodder - seeing you at the 60km checkpoint was the highlight of my whole run, and having Novy Kitchen food! and starting and finishing with Kash Lam although we only saw each other 2x in the whole 100km lol and Kelly Scott Morris for being funny!

Huge thank you to Clement Dumont and Sabrina De Nadai and all involved in getting the day off the ground. You guys who managed the checkpoints, sat in the middle of nowhere guided the runners and supported us along the way - you are amazing...THANK YOU!!

Also, I would like to thank Lantau and Sai Kung Basecamp T8 and John Ellis for supporting me with my gear - I had lost my luggage and you guys stepped up to help me get new gear for the run - not a blister, sore toe or chaffing in sight - the T8 PINK Sherpa shorts, commandos and t-shirt are amazing and the Topo Mnt Racer 3 insane (I wore all these brand new for the first time in the race)

If you would like to know more about how my race went read on here - https://www.jolodder.com/post/translantau-100km-by-utmb-race-report

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27/09/2023

Thanks to Joint Dynamics and Andrew Cox for a great fun chat on his podcast...we talked about my boxing days, life as a jockey and running the 5 trails....and a little in between.....check it out here if you have a lot of free time 🤣🤣🤣

Jo Lodder Run for Freedom Novy kitchen Novy Lodder Topo Athletic HK Lantau and Sai Kung Basecamp T8

https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/ep-83-run-for-freedom-with-jo-lodder/id1527374894?i=1000628232928

30/06/2023

We visited TC yesterday. Donations from Run for Freedom are helping him with everything from rehabilitation to mental health to general support. Here he is with Esther from Balance Wellness HK along with Jo Lodder and KK. A big thank you to everyone who has donated along the way.

TC had a freak accident. He slipped down the last stairs for an exculator and broken his neck. Even though he is in a pretty tough place he has a dream of circumnavigating Hong Kong island in an electric wheel chair to raise money and awareness for other people like him and Run for Freedom will support him every step of the way 🙏🙏🙏

www.give.asia/run4freedom

21/05/2023

Topo Athletic HK MNT3 ... Jo Lodder here, I was given this shoe to try for the 5trails RUN FOR FREEDOM - HK5Trails and even though I got them free I can absolutely say with hand on heart that they are truly an excellent shoe, ideal for Hong Kong Trails. 🏃🏃‍♂️

Jo Lodder

27/04/2023

This little bundle of joy has found its forever home with Louise....all thanks to everyone at Run for Freedom ... so a big thank you to everyone who donated to the Run for Freedom: 5 Trails in 5 Days this little dog was abandoned 5 days ago, saved by TAILS Lantau and now it has a loving home with Louise and its new family 🧡🧡🧡

This is what all this is about 🎉😁👋

06/04/2023

The latest update on THE RUN FOR FREEDOM fundraising. As of today, we had raised HKD 442,090 for and

Scottie Callaghan is taking on the baton now!!
Who will sponsor him per km to help him complete this challenge? GO SCOTTIE, GO SCOTTIE!!

最新消息：為自由奔跑挑戰

至今天，我們已為1Step 及Tails Lantau 籌得 442,090 港元

現在，超級長跑手Scottie Callaghan 在接力。你會贊助他完成每公里的路程，為他一路打氣至完成這個挑戰嗎？我們祝他好運，加油 Scottie！

06/04/2023

The co-owner of FinePrint, industry legend Scottie Callaghan, is ready to take the baton!!

He is now starting his charity journey to challenge the 5 days 5 trails after Jo! Target to finish 390km （d+ 19,500m in elevation) in 5 days.

Scottie's industry accolades include winning the World Latte Art Championship in Switzerland in 2006 and the Australian Barista Championship in 2007.Apart from being a coffee shop and bar owner, coffee roaster, part time baker, and occasional barista, he also finds time to train and compete in ultra marathons and trail running events here in Hong Kong.

Follow us and wish him luck! Please donate to to help disabled people and abused animals get freedom. Link in Bio.

Jo 始創的5天5 徑籌款活道有接棒人了！準備好接棒的是Scottie Callaghan，他是FINEPRINT 的合伙人、行業中的傳奇人物！

他正在開始挑戰Jo的5天5徑, 目標在5天內完成390公里（海拔19,500米）。

Scottie在咖啡行業獲得的榮譽，包括贏得2006年瑞士世界拿鐵藝術錦標賽、和2007年澳大利亞咖啡師錦標賽！除了咖啡店和酒吧老闆、咖啡烘焙師、兼職麵包師和偶爾客串的咖啡師外，他還會抽時間在香港挑戰超級馬拉松和越野跑比賽。

請繼續支持，並祝他好運！繼續捐款給，幫助殘疾人士及受虐動物，讓他們得到行動上和心靈上享有更多自由！

06/04/2023

Some days, runs are just tougher than others...this is what I do when this is the case 🙏

06/04/2023

Hey friends! I wanted to share my vision for Run for Freedom with you.

As an ultra runner, I know the power of pushing myself to achieve great things. But now, I want to use that passion to help others.

Through Run for Freedom, my goal is to empower disabled individuals by providing them with electric wheelchairs and education/training opportunities and ultimately a job or their own business - giving them a purpose and total freedom!!

Together, we can help break down the barriers that limit these individuals and help them achieve greater independence. Check out this video (over 5 minutes) to learn more about my vision for Run for Freedom.

YouTube link here too:
https://youtu.be/68i14EKDBJg

01/04/2023

🎉 Let's celebrate together - Run for Freedom! 🎉

Join us for a cool fundraising success event where we commemorate the amazing achievement of Jo Lodder's - 5in5. 🙌🏼 We have a short film/story to showcase and commemorative t-shirts for sale. Don't miss out! 😎

Indulge in delicious traditional Indonesian cuisine by Novy Kitchen for a small charity donation of just 150 HKD$, and receive a complimentary drink from Haven upon entrance. 🍽️🍹
See you there! 🤩

All proceed go to HK and Lantau

‘Lodder the Plodder’ first to finish Hong Kong’s 390km ‘5in5’

16/03/2023

Thank you for your support Topo Athletic HK ❤️❤️❤️

It's still not too late to donate for those who haven't already 🙏🙏

www.give.asia/runforfreedom

Jo Lodder

‘Lodder the Plodder’ first to finish Hong Kong’s 390km ‘5in5’ Jo Lodder runs the Tinworth Trail, the Wilson Trail, the Hong Kong Trail, the MacLehose Trail and the Lantau Trail in five consecutive days.

03/03/2023

Run for Freedom: 5 Trails in 5 Days Run for Freedom RUN FOR FREEDOM - HK5Trails

02/03/2023

01/03/2023

Top of Tsien Ku Fung

04/02/2023

🌟EXCITING NEWS 🌟

We couldn't be more EXCITED to share our mock ups of our unique limited addition Run for Freedom T8 running shirts.........Who wants one??

We will be giving 1 FREE EACH to the TOP 40 donars...so don't miss out for a one off limited edition T8 tee by giving generously here: 👉 www.give.asia/runforfreedom

04/02/2023

What do you think of this map of the Hong Kong 5 Trails? Made by friend Terry!

I was thinking of making a cool Run for Freedim T-shirt and selling them for the challenge 😊😊

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Please donate 🙏🙏
www.give.asia/runforfreedom

Event information 👇
Run for Freedom to help disabled people get wheels and abused animals loving homes!

15/01/2023

The Charities - message
FREEDOM - Giving 10 disabled people freedom by giving them a working electric chair so they can simply leave their homes on their own and go to the shops - the simple things in life the majority of us take for granted - they are not asking to climb mountains - their mountain is going for a coffee or yam cha without having to rely on someone else

FREEDOM - Giving 10 abandoned and abused animals freedom by finding them loving forever homes - who doesn't love a cute little dog or kitten - well there are plenty of people out there who don’t and our aim is to stop this and in the process help our furry friends find the beautiful people out there who love and admire animals through fostering and adopting

The Challenge
Run for Freedom - Five Trails in Five Days

Over 390 KM with 20,000 M of Elevation 🏃🏻🏃🏻

The Trails:
👉 The Tinworth Trail - 93km / 5,000m elevation
👉 The Wilson Trail - 78km / 4,600m elevation
👉 The Hong Kong Trail - 50km / 2,000m elevation
👉 The Maclehose Trail - 100km / 4,600m elevation
👉 The Lantau Trail - 70km / 3,300km elevation

Dates: 1st - 5th March 2023

Website:
www.jolodder.com/runforfreedom

Giving page:
www.give.asia/runforfreedom