TWO men from Barnsley are set to take part in what must surely be the world's toughest foot race - covering 156 miles in the Saraha desert for six days.
Simon Biltcliffe and Mark Lowe are set to compete in the Marathon des Sables, carrying their own food as well as cooking and sleeping equipment on their back.
Simon and Mark will be amongst about 1,000 people from all over the world who are expected to compete in the race which sets off in Morocco on Sunday.
** The full story is in the Barnsley Chronicle, dated April 10. **
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