From the 3 October I will attempting to complete the Marathon de Sables - an ultra-marathon consisting of 6 marathons in 6 days, across the Sahara Desert, in the heat and carrying an 9K bag with all my food and essentials (like footcare kit and anti-venom pump).  I will be given water, salt tablets and an 'open 'tent' to sleep under with 7 other competitors; everything else will need to be carried. 

I signed up in September 2019 and have been training since then with three COVID-related postponements. Now, having run over 2,600 miles, it looks like it's finally going to happen. 

I am running to raise money for the Refugee Council.  It is doing much needed work to support those Afghans and others who have lost everything and who need urgent help and assistance.  Please support them by sponsoring me.  It will also give me huge support when completing this challenge.

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