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23rd MARATHON DES SABLES -28th March to 7th April 2008

www.saharamarathon.co.uk

http://www.darbaroud.com/index_uk.php

http://www.darbaroud.com/detail.php?pub=265&langue=en  Race Number 813

I am participating in the 23rd Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara desert to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. I am going to run and walk my way around a 151 mile (243 km) course over 7 days. Macmillan cancer support deserves fundraising help because I lost both my mother and father to cancer. The help Macmillan give is un-measureable.

I have trained for 22 months consistently. I will carry everything apart from all the water and a tent. Water is distributed approximately every 6 miles or 10kms. I am allowed a ration of approx 9 litres a day with which I need to hydrate, cook and wash.

My rucksack will weigh in at approx 12kg or 26 lbs.
I will be carrying:

Compulsory Kit
Rucksack
Sleeping bag
Head torch
New and spare torch batteries
Whistle
Reflector Mirror
10 Safety Pins
Compass
Lighter
Penknife
Antiseptic
Anti-venom pump
Thermarest /roll mat/bed!
Aluminium Survival Sheet

Clothing
Hat
Sunglasses
Buff
T-shirt
Shorts
Gaiters
Socks x 3
Running shoes
Watch
Water bottles
Sunblock

Tent Kit
Leggings x 1
Thermal top
Flip-flops
Mess tin
Spoon
Emergency sewing kit
Toiletries
Cooker and fuel

Food and drink (minimum 2000 k/cals a day)
Breakfast x7
Evening Mealx7
Daytime energy food and snacks
Pepperamis etc
Energy gels
Energy bars
Electrolyte drinks

Medical Kit
Insect repellent
Antiseptic
Elastoplasts
Strapping tape
Talcum powder
Dressings
Bodyglide
Compeed
Immodium
Dioralyte
Lip balm
Wet wipes

LUXURIES!
Toilet Roll
Mp3 and headphones
Camera


The race itself consists of:
Day 1 Approx 25 KM OR 15.52 MILES


Day 2 Approx 34 KM OR 21.18 MILES


Day 3 Approx 38 KM OR 23.6 MILES


Day 4 Approx 82 KM OR 50.9 MILES


Day 5 Rest day or use to finish the 82KM day


Day 6 Approx 42KM OR 26.08 MILES


Day 7 Approx 22KM OR 13.66 MILES.  (I MIGHT JOG THIS DAY AS I WILL HAVE EATEN ALL THE FOOD AND THE PACK WILL BE LIGHT!)

I am asking you to donate some of your hard earned money to a very worthy Charity. Macmillan nurses and staff do a thankless job improving the lives of people living with cancer.

Many thanks for your support.

 

Better late than never Donation by Phillips 02/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I Love You Brother, as Mum used to say...May All Your Dreams Come True.x Donation by Suzanne 02/04/08  

£152.00 + £42.87 Gift Aid

This is one of my goals, so I shall be interrogating you upon your return!! Well done - a fabulous achievement! Donation by Sara Lucas 31/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Enjoy breaking those pain barriers - and the beach afterwards. Best of luck... Donation by Paul&Fiona 29/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

God the house is quiet now! with you in spirit Donation by yvonne 28/03/08  

£157.00 + £44.28 Gift Aid

Madness - All the best mate! Donation by Paul Chaffe 28/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

“Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.” Donation by Sias 26/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Your wife told me what you are up to: it's madness - Go for It ! Donation by Roger L 25/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck buddy Donation by Andy 25/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Andy Donation by Tim Goulder 18/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you bloke! Good luck Donation by Bird 18/03/08  

£20.00

The money can go to Macmillan or toward your mental heath care, your choice madman Donation by Rob Obee 17/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Incredible challenge, whether you finish or not you have already impressed the hell out of me! Donation by Bridget Francis 17/03/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort, there's no doubt you'll finish! Look forward to preparing you for the next one!! Donation by Claire @ TEAMBath 17/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck from a colleague of your sister Suzanne Donation by Donna Jenkins 14/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks for supporting my daughter through what has been a very tough time. The very best of luck. Donation by Ewan Russell 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the very best just a little jog you said, hate to think what you call a long jog Donation by Derek Mcaulay 13/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Your mad but an excellent cause so good luck! Donation by Linda Stow 13/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As I donated a pound more than Martin, can I have your jeep? Donation by Gavin Tufton 12/03/08  

£101.00 + £28.49 Gift Aid

You are a mad man Mr Roper! Great Cause, great challenge! Donation by Dan Dawson 12/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice one Ropes, all the best mate. Donation by Ash Cripps 12/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Jeez...and to think I whinge about the Stroud Half Marathon! Enjoy and best wishes from an old pal of Yvonne's. Donation by Nicky Fussell 11/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy, liking your luxury list :) x Donation by Sherrie :) 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It sounds like a very hard challenge - good luck ! Donation by Sam Rumney Management Accounts , Reed 11/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Bender Donation by UncleMAtt 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

go for it all the best Donation by Gerry 11/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will Ben be joining you...? Good luck. Donation by Sally Hesford 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Looking buff Ropes :o) Donation by Katherine Cocks 07/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have decided to come as well. Meet you out there! Donation by DANGELL MOUSE 07/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Crazy, crazy man. Good luck! Donation by Dave 07/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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