Running the Marathon des Sables for NCH

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What is the Marathon des Sables?

I completed the 20th Marathon des Sables. The MdS is one of the toughest endurance running races in the world. It takes place over 7 days in the Sahara desert covering a distance of around 250 kms (or 150 miles). Competitors must carry all the equipment that they require for the duration (except for water and a tent). To find out more about the race see darbaroud.com and saharamarathon.co.uk.

Who are NCH?

NCH is one of the UK's leading children's charities. For over 130 years they have been supporting children or young people who face difficulties such as poverty, disability or abuse. NCH is currently the largest UK provider of services to disabled children and their families, of neighbourhood and family community centres and of services for young people leaving care. They also run many other services aimed at helping children and young people achieve their potential. Please visit the NCH website.

For the record

I finished 185th (out of 798) and was the 26th placed Brit (out of 214). It took me 37 hours 12 minutes and 39 seconds to cover the course at an average speed of 6.6 kmph. Full results and pictures available at Darbaroud.com.

How to help?

DONATE MONEY! All money I raise will go to the NCH. Plus, 92 pence of each pound spent by NCH goes towards their work with children and young people (more than any other major childrens charity). So, any donation, however small, will be put to good use. You can donate securely online by cliking here or contact me in person.

SPREAD THE WORD! If you have been interested by what you have read about the NCH or the MdS then your friends, colleagues and relatives might be interested as well. Please let them know and ask them to donate some money.

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NCH: registered charity no.1097940/company no.4764232