About this episode

Paul Tonkinson shares his experience of preparing for and participating in the challenging Marathon des Sables ultra marathon in the Sahara desert.

Paul Tonkinson is the comedian who with just weeks to prepare, snags a place on one of the planets toughest ultra marathons, the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara desert . A story about resilience, opportunity and battling something that will come for us all - age - Paul shares his emotional and entertaining tale about how anyone can overcome seeming huge achievements! His book 'Running Through Sand' is available now!

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