Hi, my name is Brian, I'm currently undertaking a little project called "Marathons for the Mind" which I started to help raise awareness of mental health matters and to raise funds for the vital services that some amazing mental health charities provide.

Across the next 12months I will be:

The biggest undertaking for me will be taking part in Marathon des Sables. Marathon des Sables, or MdS, is a six-day, 251 km ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage is 91 km long. This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth.

This is a huge undertaking and will require a lot of training, organisation and preparation to get there and compete. All funds raised will go directly to this and also the mental health charities I have chosen - Pieta House and YSPI Ireland.

With the help of my wife, Roisin, we will

keep you updated on here as the race gets close and when I am there. In the mean time, head over to ‘marathonsofthemind’ on Instagram to follow my training journey.

Thank you so much for reading and supporting me.

Brian