In April 2005 after three years of training I successfully completed the 20th Marathon Des Sables. Ambition, Commitment, Determination and Drive are only part of what helped me finish. My biggest incentive was the support and help I had from friends, family, work colleagues and sponsors who helped raise in excess of £10,000.00 for charity. Without the support of my wife and family this wonderful and painful experience would not have been possible. For the 2007 Marathon Des Sables I will be raising funds for 'The National Society for Epilepsy'. My Fund Raising Event
In March 2007 I will be attempting to run a Multi Stage Ultra event which is regarded as "The Toughest Foot Race on Earth" The event is the Marathon Des Sables, an annual event which takes part in the Sahara Desert (Morocco). Approximately 750 participants, 200 of which are British, will attempt to run 156 miles across the desert in temperatures exceeding 120°F. A six day event run in legs of approximately 26 miles must be completed in set time periods. One of the stages is a non stop distance of approximately 52 miles. Each participant must carry all his/her own food and equipment for the week with the exception of tents and water (9 litres per person per day) which is rationed at various check points throughout the race. Back packs are estimated on average to weigh approximately 30Lbs. Facing the Challenge
For many people a Marathon (26 miles) represents the ultimate in human endurance, however perceptions are changing. Not long ago, the ability to complete such a distance was thought to be a capacity confined to super humans alone, but now it is accepted that ordinary people can complete such races. Indeed thousands of people complete these events around the world each year. It is now thought that such events as the one I am attempting to run is for these super humans. I am by no means an elite athlete, but an average person who has been given the opportunity to participate in this `insane' event. At the age of 49, I am, through vigorous and committed training, willing to pit my fitness and mental stamina against this prolonged physical demand in a bid to prove that extraordinary endurance capacities can be demonstrated by the `normal' person. How can you HelpI am hoping to raise funds in excess of £10,000.00 which will be contributed towards The National Society for Epilepsy, with your help it is possible to reach this goal.  Please help me raise funds for the NSE, click on the logo to contribute online via Just Giving. Links
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