About the Marathon Des Sables

The MdS is a 6 day / 230km endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco, normally taking place at the end of March / beginning of April.

During this time the competitors (myself included!) have to carry all food, cooking equipment, food, survival equipment, etc over ground ranging from sand dunes to uneven rocky ground in temperatures upto 120°F.

Why I'm running the Marathon des Sables

I rowed across the Atlantic in Jan 2004, and now I am looking for an equally tough challenge for 2005. I think this race will be a tough one, and I look forward to the start of the race and meeting my fellow racers.

I am hoping to raise money for Noah's Ark Appeal, who are building a childrens hospital in Cardiff.

Links

• Noah's Ark Appeal
• www.saharamarathon.co.uk - More information about the MdS (you could run it too!)
• www.darbaroud.com - The organizers of the MdS
• www.bestofmorocco.co.uk - Tailor-made trips to Morocco (marathon not compulsory)