He has run 21 Marathons to date but he expects this one to be his hardest. He has run over 3000 miles in preparation for the Marathon des Sables. He has also climbed the seven highest mountains in Ireland in 23 hours and 28 minutes. He is running to collect money for Cerebral Palsy Ireland. He hopes to collect £20,000. You can sponsor him if you like, just contact the school.
Report by Joanne and Lisa.
Lisa Nation adds, "I think he is a wonderful man and his wife should be proud of him. I'm certainly proud of him. The toughest foot race on earth. I think he is brilliant."