Marathon Des Sables -MDS - now in its 28th year Approx 160 miles through sahara desert in Morocco dubbed the "toughest footrace on earth" though now isn't! 1000 racers from 50 countries 1 week 6 stages and 1 rest day Longest stage 50 miles Temperatures upto 50 and down to zero centigrade Only water and bivouacs (open sided 8 person tents) provided, the rest carried by the runners My dad died from a form of leukaemia in December known as MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome)! So thought I would like to raise money for leukaemia research charity I have a webpage for donations: justgiving.com/Guy-Pitcher raised over £1000 now Thanks v much Guy |
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