My Bucket List / Fitness Goals
Run The Marathon Des Sables
Still to do
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What it is
A six-stage, self-supported race of around 250 km across the Sahara, first held in 1986. Runners carry their own food and kit for the week, sleep in shared tents and get a ration of water at each checkpoint.
How to do it
Register through the race’s official website or its UK agent well in advance. Entry costs several thousand pounds and you’ll need a medical certificate and ECG before the start.
Top tip
Train with a loaded pack and in the heat, and get sand gaiters fitted to your shoes.
Why it’s on my list
Not done yet. If you’ve done it and have tips, tell me about it.