Imagine yourself in the Sahara desert with nothing but rolling sand dunes for miles around. When you plough your feet through the sand, a fine dust kicks up. You can’t feel the sweat dripping down your face because it’s evaporating in the baking heat. Your lungs feel parched. Today’s temperature is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees centigrade). Part of your brain is screaming at you to stop, right now, to drop out of the race, but the other part of your brain is stronger. The other part of your brain knows that when you complete the final stage of the Marathon des Sables, you will have run the equivalent of five and a half marathons in five or six days, a total distance of some 251 km – 156 miles.

We are running the MdS in memory of Trish Robinson. Trish was a remarkable woman, who along with her husband Brian gave Steve a home when he needed it the most. Trish was thoughtful, kind and beautiful human being. In 2011, Trish tragically passed away after suffering the awful effects of Motor Neurone Disease. 

We both have very fond memories of wonderful times with Trish. These will no-doubt keep us going during the harder times of our Saharan adventure. 

Your money will;

• Provide support for sufferers and families who are affected by MND.
  
• Provide much needed research into treatments and a cure.

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