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George Doctor conquers Marathon des Sables for mental health

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Dr Gwen Hobson 'enjoyed every second' of the brutul 267km ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert - all in a bid to raise awareness about the vital connection between physical activity and mental health. It was a fascinating chat.

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