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Welcome to my Fund Raising website
Some of you may know that I have run a few marathons in the past and as age creeps on I thought I would go for the big one.
Between Sunday 25th March and Saturday 31st March I will be attempting to find my way over approximately 150 miles of the Sahara Desert.
The Marathon Des Sables is known as the toughest footrace on Earth, why?
It covers roughly 151 miles (in sections similar to 17, 21, 22, 51, 26, 14 m) run over 6 days (7 for some) - equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons. In addition to that, competitors have to carry everything they will need for the duration (apart from a tent) on their backs in a rucksack (food, clothes, medical kit, sleeping bag etc). Water is rationed and handed out at each checkpoint.
I will experience mid-day temperatures in the mid 40's °C, of running or walking on uneven rocky, stony ground as well as 15 - 20% of the distance being in sand dunes.
On the 4th day, I will set off across the barren wilderness to complete a 50 mile stage. Few people complete this before dark that evening and some will not come in till after dark the next night. This is followed by the 26m Marathon stage!!
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page and I would ask that you dig deep and sponsor my chosen charity The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign being an extremely worthy cause.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Muscular Dystrophy Campaign 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!
Many thanks for your support www.saharamarathon.co.uk