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 am undertaking the biggest challenge of my life on behalf of "The Construction Youth Trust".

Why the "The Construction Youth Trust"?

As a construction professional I know that one of the biggest challenges facing my industry today is the availability of trained people. Therefore, we need to provide the right advice, guidance and support to our youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who wish to pursue a career in construction, and this is the function of the Construction Youth Trust.

I have worked in this industry for most of my adult life which is why I decided to support the Construction Youth Trust as my way of providing other people with the opportunity to work in our exciting, challenging and rewarding industry. If you wish to learn more about the Construction Youth Trust please log on to www.constructionyouth.org.uk.

So please sponsor me now at http://www.justgiving.com/johncahill!

Many thanks for your support.
John Cahill

Links

• www.saharamarathon.co.uk - More information about the MdS (you could run it too!)
• www.facingafrica.org - Helping to cure and prevent NOMA (official charity of the MdS in 2003)
• www.darbaroud.com - The organizers of the MdS
• www.bestofmorocco.co.uk - Tailor-made trips to Morocco (marathon not compulsory)