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The 21st "Marathon des Sables", April, 2006 is a 151 mile (243 km) endurance race across the Moroccan Sahara. Competitors have to be totally self sufficient, carrying all their own equipment (except a tent) and food needed for the race - only water is issued on a daily basis(9 Litres per day). Temperatures regularly soar to 49°C plummeting to around 4°C at night and I will be carrying about 22 pounds (10 kg) in convection oven temperatures (about the weight of a 15 Litre dive cylinder).
Why am I running the Marathon des Sables?
I have stayed at home for the past seven years looking after my two children and at the same time studying for an Open University degree, gaining a BSc (2.1 Honours) degree in December 2004. In the course of my studies I was found to be dyslexic so I hope to raise some money for the DI, MS and Facing Africa charities. I feel I have proved myself mentally, now I'm looking for a physical challenge and so decided to take on one of the most gruelling challenges possible. I think the Marathon des sables will push me to my limits and beyond and i'm looking forward to see just how far I can go (I have never run a marathon before let alone six marathons in a week).
Please visit my main home page which gives full details of the race and why I have entered.
Home page: www.grandalpha.co.uk
MS is the most common neurological disorder in young adults and affects around 85,000 people in the UK. MS is a complex condition involving many factors and can affects the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord. MS is often diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 and can affect anyone. If you would like to know more then please visit www.mssociety.org.uk for further information. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Multiple Sclerosis Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!
Why am I running the Marathon des Sables?
I have stayed at home for the past seven years looking after my two children and at the same time studying for an Open University degree, gaining a BSc (2.1 Honours) degree in December 2004. In the course of my studies I was found to be dyslexic so I hope to raise some money for the DI, MS and Facing Africa charities. I feel I have proved myself mentally, now I'm looking for a physical challenge and so decided to take on one of the most gruelling challenges possible. I think the Marathon des sables will push me to my limits and beyond and i'm looking forward to see just how far I can go (I have never run a marathon before let alone six marathons in a week).
Please visit my main home page which gives full details of the race and why I have entered.
Home page: www.grandalpha.co.uk
MS is the most common neurological disorder in young adults and affects around 85,000 people in the UK. MS is a complex condition involving many factors and can affects the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord. MS is often diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 and can affect anyone. If you would like to know more then please visit www.mssociety.org.uk for further information. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Multiple Sclerosis Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!