Ep 22: Andy Long- Challenging MND in the Sahara

<p>This week we’re joined by former England rugby union player turned performance coach, Andy Long.</p><p><br></p><p>From representing clubs like Bath, Newcastle Falcons, and Northampton Saints, to earning 2 England caps between 1997–2001, Andy’s journey through elite sport has shaped the powerful mindset he now shares with others.</p><p><br></p><p>After his playing career, Andy went on to become Director of Rugby at Bishop’s Stortford RFC, and today helps people unlock resilience, achieve peak performance, and improve overall wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>But what really sets this episode apart is Andy’s incredible work as Patron of Challenging MND, a charity dedicated to improving quality of life and creating meaningful memories for those living with motor neurone disease.</p><p><br></p><p>Last year, he pushed a wheelchair alongside Alex Gibson in the London Marathon. And now… he’s taking on the brutal Marathon des Sables, aiming to raise £70k for this life-changing cause.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get behind Andy and this incredible mission 🙌</p><p><br></p><p>To donate visit: https://givestar.io/gs/andy-long--marathon-de-sables-2026</p><p><br></p><p>To run along with Andy on the MdS - https://challengingmnd.enthuse.com/cf/marathon-de-sables-63d09</p><p><br></p><p>Go listen to his full story on the latest episode of Build Your Purpose now 🎧</p><p><br></p><p>@challengingmnd </p><p>@andy_long_impact2 </p><p>@therippleeffect.london </p><p><br></p>