Taking on the hardest foot race in the world...the Marathon des Sables I was told early on that you should tell as many people as you can that you are running the MDS and that you should do it for a charity. Both of these are incentives to see through the commitment and not find an excuse to back out - Best Beginnings is a fantastic charity supporting families during challenging times. Target £8,000 Raised so far £2,705 £3,344 incl. Gift Aid Manage Cookie Preferences