The start of a long journey

Chris and I finally got an email back from MDS stating that we would gain places on the marathon at short notice owing to our residence in Saudi Arabia. The waiting list for UK residents can be up to 3 years from what we've heard. Now an idea (of Chris's) is starting to look like a real opportunity. The last few weeks of having my Wife and Daughter out here with me have kept me away from training, but the thought of running 250km over 6 days in the Sahara have sparked me into life. I wrote up some ideas for sponsorship last night and a strategy of how we are going to raise the considerable sum needed for entry is forming.
This blogging concept is new on me, in my haste to create the gmail account needed to open this page; I spelt MDS wrong in my new email address! And it took me forever to figure out how to get an 1800x1600 pixel image to be less than 300k!
Leg strengthening exercises are high on the training agenda, in order than old injuries are kept at bay and some serious time out on the sand will be essential to test our ability to conserve water. Letters to write for sponsorship and kit to buy or beg for; it's going to be a busy few weeks especially with the girls here. There's lots to write on here too if you are going to get to know us and I'm going to keep you interested enough to follow us to Morocco.