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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.

 

Good Luck! Donation by Kaff 07/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you enjoy the taste of sand... Donation by Mary and Mike 06/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run Forest! Run! Donation by Gill 06/03/08  

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Best of luck sl#g, you'll be walking like me by the end! ;-) Donation by Joe 06/03/08  

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Good luck Ropes... lots of love...x Donation by Helen Poole 06/03/08  

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Good Luck Dirt Bag, I've sent you something to take with you!! Donation by Dave Harries 06/03/08  

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you'r mad as a raver at 6am Donation by Grant_puppy_man 26/02/08  

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"5 S’s of sport training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill n spirit. The greatest is spirit" Donation by Alan, Visi and Sloane 25/02/08  

£100.00

Good Luck Mate, Great cause. Beer when you get back!!! Donation by Tim King 25/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We WILL meet up for a drink when you return. Good Luck Donation by Anita Stenner 25/02/08  

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Good luck! Donation by Julie Steele 22/02/08  

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This 1 comes via your Sis' glad it takes u up to the £800! Good luck! Donation by Donna Powell 21/02/08  

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enjoy the cold beer at the finishing line! Donation by pete 20/02/08  

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All the best Donation by steve hill 16/02/08  

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Donation by Anonymous 15/02/08  

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Best of luck! Donation by Ved 15/02/08  

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Good Luck Slag - Can I have your temps if you die! Donation by Chris Bull 15/02/08  

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Donation by Rob 15/02/08  

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Madness, can I have your jeep if you die??? Donation by Martin Paul 15/02/08  

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Good Luck mate Donation by Darren Warren 15/02/08  

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Best of luck mate Donation by James Kingston 15/02/08  

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good luck - great cause - your an animal! Donation by matt p 15/02/08  

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Enjoy it to the fullest as its a lifetime achievement that you will never forget... Well done Donation by pmcleary 15/02/08  

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Dont forget suncream! Good Luck Donation by Susan Finlayson 13/02/08  

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Best wishes for your brave challenge!x Donation by Julie 13/02/08  

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Good Lock - Life is for living & what you are doing is living it to the full for others. Donation by Donald F Cowan 12/02/08  

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Your memories of your mum and dad will help you succeed. Donation by Donald Cowan 12/02/08  

£75.00

Let me know how it goes, I might come along too next time. Donation by Ben T 12/02/08  

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