Approximatley 250km (155miles) through the Sahara desert over a 6-7 day period, in temperatures that can reach 50C during the day and drop near zero at night. If this alone isn't challenging enough competitors also have to carry 7 days worth of food ,clothes,bedding and emergency supplies on their back. Only water rations are supplied. This is the challege that awaits Paul Roper a 38 year old NSW Police Diver who is training to complete this gruelling event in 2008 . |
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| Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes. Buddha |
| Unsurprisingly although partly with the aim of testing his personal limits, he is running for a cause. He is supporting two childrens charities. KIDS Foundation & DAY of DIFFERENCE Foundation Additionally since Competing in the MDS is not an inexpensive proposition (the entry fee alone is several thousand dollars) Paul is seeking company or individual sponsorship Paul is a NSW Police Officer who is in the DIVING unit. He has competed in & completed 6 Ironman Triathlons & one OXFAM 100km charity run as part of a team of Police Divers. He is also due to compete in the Oxfam 100km charity event again in August 2007. Sponsors will be able to supply a link on this website. Paul will be wearing sponsors logos on his kit & this website will keep anyone who is interested informed of his progess with training & of course the event as emails can be sent at the end of each days gruelling leg. Just click on "Paul's BLOG" for the latest news! You may think he is brave or maybe (maybe??) just a wee bit crazy...but either way your help would be greatly appreciated |
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