# Paul Tonkinson: Comedian's Sahara Ultra Marathon

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Podcast: [RunPod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/runpod-989154)
Published: 2026-05-21T23:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.heart.co.uk/podcasts/runpod-jenni-falconer-podcast/
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## Resource

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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