Rory MacDonald

Finished many 10k races, half-marathons and 12 full marathons, including New York, Malta, London & Edinburgh. However, Rory's biggest challenge to date has been the 2008 Marathon Des Sables, which he completed with his brother: it was a whole new experience of pain and heat but a great feeling of achievement when they finished. Rory has also taken part in hill walking in Scotland, bagging a few mountains along the way. He also ventured into cycling a couple of years ago and has enjoyed it ever since, completing the Beallach na Bha hill climb and the Etape Caledonia for the last two years. Rory also finished a half Ironman last year. He is running the North Pole Marathon with his brother Neil and bringing their Dad along to spectate. The brothers are running in memory of their brother-in-law, John McDermid, who was killed in action in Afghanistan 2007. In the process, they are raising funds for Help for Heroes, a charity which cares for injured servicemen and their families. To donate, please go to www.justgiving.com/neilmacdonald234.