The Intrepid Adventurers

So here it is - finally!

We are a group of 7 individuals who have been planning to race the Marathon Des Sables for a number of years and we are now deep into the training cycle for the 2008 running of this event.


Billed as the 'toughest footrace in the world' the MdS is actually 5.5 marathons over 6 days - 150 miles, with a schedule that includes a double marathon (that's 54 miles) on day 4, followed by a 'normal' marathon on day 5 of 26.2 miles.

Just to make things interesting, each competitor has to carry ALL their food and equipment or the entire 7 days, being provided only with water throughout each of the races and a rudimentary communal canvas at the end of the day! We estimate that backpacks will weight anywhere between 9-13kg at the start of the event.

The team consists of: -

• Jason McCreight - British, Guildford based, ex-triathlete, Business Manager
• Tim Stewart - South African, Guildford based, ex-triathlete, GP
• Rob Urwin - British, Newbury based, ex-County athlete, Director
• John Rees - Welsh, Guildford based, GP
• Greg Collett - South African, Leeds based, Financial IT
• Will Forbes - Leeds based, Financial
  
• Richard Pomeroy - British, Guildford, IT Manager

If you're interested to read more of our exploits over the next few months then follow our progress here and sponsor our efforts to raise money for charity.