Dougie Brown runs round the Palm in Dubai - in pictures

  • Former cricketer Dougie Brown, 51, ran in the midday summer heat to help raise money for sportsmen in need.
    Former cricketer Dougie Brown, 51, ran in the midday summer heat to help raise money for sportsmen in need.
  • He started the 21-kilometre effort at noon and finished at 3:27pm.
    He started the 21-kilometre effort at noon and finished at 3:27pm.
  • He ran in 40°C-plus temperatures.
    He ran in 40°C-plus temperatures.
  • Dougie Brown enjoys the support of his daughter Frankie, 6.
    Dougie Brown enjoys the support of his daughter Frankie, 6.
  • Dougie Brown prepares to run around The Palm.
    Dougie Brown prepares to run around The Palm.
  • He had to take cooling breaks in the support car every few kilometres to keep his body temperature below 40°C.
    He had to take cooling breaks in the support car every few kilometres to keep his body temperature below 40°C.
  • It took him three hours and 27 minutes to finish the challenge.
    It took him three hours and 27 minutes to finish the challenge.
  • Dougie Brown starts his run round The Palm in 42°C.
    Dougie Brown starts his run round The Palm in 42°C.
  • Former international cricketer Dougie Brown running round The Palm, Dubai at midday.
    Former international cricketer Dougie Brown running round The Palm, Dubai at midday.