As a Northamptonshire based Ironman triathlete I am taking on the challenge of my life by racing in the toughest foot race on the planet, as described by Discovery Channel, running 250km (156 miles) over six days across the Sahara Desert.
I am competing in The Marathon Des Sables (http://www.marathondessables.com/en/) starting on 9th April 2017 to raise money for two local charities, UpsnDowns (http://www.upsndowns.co.uk/) and The Travers Foundation (http://www.travers-foundation.org.uk/).
My achievements so far include cycling 625k from Pretoria to Durban, cycling with a group of local lads from John O’Groats to Lands End via Northamptonshire, completing a Half and Full Ironman, doing an unsupported 500-mile cycle ride to the centre of France and running the London Marathon. I have played Rugby for Northampton Saints and latterly at Kettering Rugby Club, where I was also their forwards and fitness coach for 10 years.
Please help me to raise as much money as possible for these two great charities,both of which are very important to me. I will put in the hours and hours of gruelling training and take on the challenge of the MDS if you will kindly make a donation.
Bruce Donald
