This week we’re joined by former England rugby union player turned performance coach, Andy Long.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let’s get behind Andy and this incredible mission 🙌

To donate visit: https://givestar.io/gs/andy-long--marathon-de-sables-2026

To run along with Andy on the MdS - https://challengingmnd.enthuse.com/cf/marathon-de-sables-63d09

Go listen to his full story on the latest episode of Build Your Purpose now 🎧

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