Big Al 55 9,281 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Pretty inspiring stuff, every penny raised goes to Walking with the wounded charity http://m.virginmoneygiving.com/mt/uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=Duncan.Slater&pageUrl=5&un_jtt_redirect Double amputee set to take on 'toughest race on earth' ITV2 February 2017 Duncan Slater will attempt to complete six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert. Duncan Slater will take on the Marathon des Sables for the second time this April ITV News A former soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is preparing to take on the "toughest race on earth" to raise money for fellow injured soldiers and "prove" the challenge can be done. Taking on the famous Marathon des Sables this April double amputee Duncan Slater's second attempt to complete the extreme endurance race will involve completing the equivalent of six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert in an extreme test of willpower and strength. Battling temperatures of up to 50 Degrees Celsius as he crosses 156 miles of desert, Duncan will take on the intense physical challenge with the sole aim to just finish the race. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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