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, 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

In April 2007 I will be attempting to run "The Toughest Foot Race on Earth" to raise money for The Alzheimer's Society.

So, please dig deep and sponsor me online at: http://www.justgiving.com/svenhughesMdS.

Many thanks for your support.

Links

• www.alzheimers.org.ukThe Alzheimer's Society
• 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)