***CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW*** 78 days, 2659 miles from John O groats to the Sahara Desert – DONE!
Andrew completed his challenge 7 days ahead of time, as a result of averaging a staggering 34 miles a day, for 78 consecutive days (thats over 100 marathons!). If you would like to show your congratulations and support to Andrew and the Yamaa Trust, click here to donate.
Andrew's celebrates finishing his epic challenge. Photo: Richard Else
Dedicated to reducing poverty in the South Gobi region of Mongolia, Dr Andrew Murray is hoping to raise £100,000 for the Yamaa Trust charity as a result of taking on and completing this record breaking challenge.
See the route Andrew took on his challenge on the map below:
View Scotland2Sahara in a larger map
Mark Beaumont, record-breaking long-distance British cyclist sent a few words to congratulate Andrew on the completion of his challenge:
EVERY penny raised by Andrew will go directly to the Yamaa Trust. This year, the charity aims to build a school for the deaf in the South Gobi desert as well as providing funding for medical care in rural areas, and accommodation and services for mentally ill people. Completed projects include building felt huts for orphanages, distributing medical equipment and essential supplies. All of your support is hugely appreciated, please visit our donate page to see how you can contribute to the appeal.
Here are a few pics from Andrew’s S2S journey and his previous runs:
Conratulations from Steve!
Redgrave commends Andrew's achievement
Here are just a few of the fantastic words of support that Andrew’s challenge has received:
Legend Seb Coe's encouraging words for Andrew
Scotland Rugby's Cusiter supports Andrew's challenge
support from a true legend for Andrew's Scotland2Sahara challenge
Words of support from a Scottish football legend.
Alex Salmond backs Andrew's mammoth challenge and the Yamaa Trust
This is a truly magnificent challenge (“the textbooks say this should not be physically possible. However Andrew has proved me wrong before.” Dr Duncan Goodall, Marathon Medical Services), for a great, great cause, and on completion will almost double the current world record:
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