Duracell usb charger 2 x ipod shuffle with yurbuds headphones. The end of marathon des sables is about as drawn out as its beginnings. Jan 16, 2015 an ever present in the world of ultra running, nikki has often been referenced as a true pioneer of the sport. The sahara marathon is a 250 kilometer race, with about 1500 participants, from 16. Sir ranulph fiennes became the oldest briton to complete the marathon des sables in 2015. Undeterred, she came back the following year 2015, this time armed with. Rabat the 30th sultan marathon des sables, supported by the ministry of tourism, will take place on april 5th. What you need to know about the marathon des sables over three decades ago a brave mortal soul set foot on the worlds largest desert with less food and supplies that could fill a shopping basket. Running the main event back in 2015 is still one of the best life experiences ive ever had. The 30th marathon des sables mds began the morning of sunday, april 5 in the moroccan sahara with more than 1,300 participants toeing the line at this special anniversary event. With runners coming from all over the world, the mds is a truly international event that has a positive impact on the local environment and in local communities. Jun 27, 2015 kit lists, marathon des sables by elisabet barnes june 27, 2015 december 3, 2015 general on mds kit if you are anything like me you will find the researching and gathering of kit a part of the fun in preparing for this race. Marathon des sables the desert a love story after turning left off the freeway oh, let me take a break here and describe something else that i find quirky our network of freeways in australia is not a smudge on what im told they are in the u.
The dangers of the marathon des sables marie curie. Known simply as the mds, the race is a gruelling multistage adventure through a formidable landscape in one of the worlds most inhospitable climates the sahara desert. Hes telling us all about the race, covering the highs and lows, and everything inbetween. Extreme athlete writes the book on the marathon des sables in. It is considered by many to be the toughest foot race on earth and even. But first the marathon des sables or the mds for short. In this way, the edition goes down in legend for its 3rd leg, which is the. An extraordinary experience, typical of the marathon des sables.
The marathon des sables is open to individuals and teams of individuals, amateur and elite runners. Jan 10, 2012 but first the marathon des sables or the mds for short. Nov 29, 2015 we will certainly be returning when i do the event again in four years yes, the decision has been made. The marathon des sables experience blood, sweat, tears. After diligently ditching as much as i could, cooking mug and extra foot. Moroccan sahara desert hosts the sultan marathon des sables. The marathon des sables takes place yearly in late march or early april in a remote section of the southern sahara desert, south of ouarzazate, morocco. Marathon des sables, or mds, french for marathon of the sands, also known as sahara marathon is a sixday, 251 km 156 mi ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. Mohamad ahansal born january 1, 1973 is a moroccan ultramarathon runner best known for his 5 wins of the marathon des sables and has taken part in it 21 times. The marathon des sables is a gruelling 251km, sixday race through the sahara desert. The transatlas marathon is a trail of approximately 177 miles in 6 stages at an elevation of up to 11,000 ft. For more blog news and updates how charlie shepherd is preparing for marathon des sables visit epic morocco uk. At the time this was tanyas longest ever run, and would remain so until we encountered the 91. It means simply marathon of the sands, and conjures up images in ones mind of mighty sand dunes coloured in ochre, rusty red and gold.
However, you will not be able to view the results in their entirty, since this event is not hosting their registration with us. Extreme adventure food, bounce foods, clif bar or nuun. The marathon des sables is a race of extremes this year was the 30th edition of the iconic race in the sahara desert, and the second time around for me. Competitors need to carry all their food, water and survival equipment. Mar 21, 20 when one considers the name of marathon des sables mdes, it undeniably has a certain poetic ring to it. I was about to receive a hard lesson courtesy of marathon des sables. It is the toughest footrace on earth discovery channel.
The marathon des sables remains one of the most iconic multistage ultras going. His name was patrick bauer and on that day in 1984, he set out to cover over 350 km of the sahara desert. The camp forms a significant part of the whole race experience. Mar 09, 2017 running marathon des sables bradley farquhar. The marathon des sables is a 6day stage race which covers 250 kilometres 160 mi through the sahara desert in morocco.
James matthews, married to pippa middleton, competed in the marathon in 2008. The sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, and the worlds third largest desert after antarctica and the arctic. Apr 20, 2016 an extraordinary experience, typical of the marathon des sables. In 1999 carlos sposito was the first brazilian to complete the marathon des sables. Luckily, i had read the road book the night before and knew that at. For those unfamiliar, the mds is a sevenday, sixstage race only the first five stages count toward the rankings this year in which competitors carry all their own supplies except for a daily water ration and a. The ultimate equipment guide to desert multiday racing. Apparently sir ranulph feinnes told the express news that this years marathon des sables was more hellish than hell. All i had to do was get on the plane and run the marathon des sables.
Writing a book can be as arduous as running a marathon. In 2014 nikki ran the marathon des sables for the first time and won. Marathon des sables what makes a man take on the sand. Not because its subzero at night because its not, its nearer 10c. Marathon des sables hints and tips runultra articles. This is a race ive trained several people to successfully complete, including backofthepackers through to danny kendall who got the highest placing ever by a brit at the 20 race 10th while training in london. It is supplied by the organisation and will include the following. In 2015, my partner niandi carmont ran marathon des sables and we worked hard to reduce pack weight to the minimum and we made sure we dialed food choices in to provide her with her desired calorie needs but also keep weight low. While the event can be very demanding if you are racing, the daily time cutoffs are generous enough to allow someone to powerwalk the entire distance. The mds is a multistage self sufficient foot race across the sahara desert and covers 5 12 marathons over 6 days.
The prerace hype had promised the longest stage in mds history, with rumours flying around of a 100k day. Last time there were many empty tables, but this night it was so full that we only just managed to get a seat. Race overview dreamchaser outdoor adventure events. The ultimate guide to the marathon des sables rad season. In 1984 he traversed the sahara desert alone, covering 350 km in 12 days. He placed 15th and was part of the secondplaced team at the 2017 marathon des sables, after only five weeks training and is grateful to contours trail running holidays for the place. Kit lists, marathon des sables by elisabet barnes june 27, 2015 december 3, 2015 general on mds kit if you are anything like me you will find the researching and gathering of kit a part of the fun in preparing for this race. It turns out the cartoon like road book drawings beguile the truth of the desert landscape. Marathon des sables was the brainchild of a french concert promoter patrick bauer. He was born to a nomadic family near zagora in the sahara desert. Participants do not find out the exact route until in the sahara, but it generally follows the same 6 day format.
If you are not a resident of the us but wish to register for the event, please visit. Apr 08, 2015 now in its 30th year, the marathon des sables mds sees competitors run the equivalent of five and a half marathons in five or six days, in searing temperatures that often top 50 degrees centigrade. That year, sir ranulph became the oldest briton to complete the race. However, in the dunes the use of the route book and compass can be extremely beneficial to. Apr 11, 2019 what you need to know about the marathon des sables over three decades ago a brave mortal soul set foot on the worlds largest desert with less food and supplies that could fill a shopping basket. Dec 30, 2016 in 2015, my partner niandi carmont ran marathon des sables and we worked hard to reduce pack weight to the minimum and we made sure we dialed food choices in to provide her with her desired calorie needs but also keep weight low. Do you have questions about the half marathon des sables program.
The evening of the marathon day involved a lot of faff and unnecessarily extended speeches before the prize giving. A complete guide to running the marathon des sables. I was going to run 250km across the sahara in marathon des sables. Marathon des sables chapter 5 the desert a love story. His next stop is the inov8 sponsored innsbruck alpine trail running festival, which he hopes will have less sand and much more food.
We organised ourselves into the shape of the number 30 for the picture celebrating the 30th anniversary of mds. How to qualify for the boston marathon training tips sage running bq plan duration. We will certainly be returning when i do the event again in four years yes, the decision has been made. Results for this event have been loaded and can be viewed within each participants results page. You have to be selfsufficient and carry all your own food and equipment for the week. There are some great brands out there and many do complete packages that will save you some money. In many ways getting ready for the marathon des sables is like any other ultra, except there is just a hell of a lot more things to think about. Looking at our road book day 1 did not look too bad. Damian hall is an outdoor journalist and gb trailultra runner.
Results from the 2015 marathon des sables mds in moroccan. Marathon des sables, ultra races by elisabet barnes march 28, 2018 january 2, 2020 the thing i like the most about multistage races, and what makes them different from other races, is the camp life. The marathon des sables or mds is a 150155 mile 240250km, sevenday stage race conceived and organized by frenchman patrick bauer and atlantide organisation internationale. The marathon des sables known as the toughest footrace on earth is a grueling 156 miles five and a half marathons through the sahara desert in 100f or more. Apr 26, 2017 he placed 15th and was part of the secondplaced team at the 2017 marathon des sables, after only five weeks training and is grateful to contours trail running holidays for the place.
Jun 01, 2015 marathon des sables, 30th edition, mds 2015. It had been great to see my angels progress from not being able to run around the block way back in mid2012, to completing a really tough 76km at addo elephant nation park in february 2014. My kit list for marathon des sables elisabet barnes. Mds is a truly gruelling multistage adventure through a mythical landscape in one of the worlds most inhospitable environments the sahara desert. An ever present in the world of ultra running, nikki has often been referenced as a true pioneer of the sport. One amateur gives us the inside story on the marathon des sables. Marathon des sables dreamchaser outdoor adventure events.
The marathon des sables experience blood, sweat, tears and. All the information concerning the route and the elevation, will be communicated on the day of arrival in the official road book. The first official start of marathon des sables was in 1986 in morocco. The marathon des sables dates back to 1984 when a 28year old patrick bauer ventured into. The marathon des sables is ranked by the discovery channel as the toughest footrace on earth. The marathon des sables is one of lifes most exciting personal adventures and is the perfect opportunity to find out what makes you tick. Now in its 30th year, the marathon des sables mds sees competitors run the equivalent of five and a half marathons in five or six days, in searing temperatures that often top 50 degrees centigrade. Marathon des sables race report nick butter running. The marathon des sables, 30th edition how hard can it be. There will be elevation, but it is not excessive compared to the distance of the stages, and will not exceed 1500m on the long stage, for example. When one considers the name of marathon des sables mdes, it undeniably has a certain poetic ring to it.
Nisha learned this lesson the hard way in 2014, the first time she attempted the mds. My plan was similar to most people, get through this long day. The race story 35eme marathon des sables site officiel. May 01, 2015 the marathon des sables is a race of extremes this year was the 30th edition of the iconic race in the sahara desert, and the second time around for me. Use a half full water bottle road book pages make an excellent funnel. Mar 05, 2015 i still had a date with marathon des sables a date i knew i needed to make happen sooner rather than later. I still had a date with marathon des sables a date i knew i needed to make happen sooner rather than later. However, you will not be able to view the results in their entirty, since this event is not hosting their. Marathon des sables chapter to marrakesh and beyond. The 2015, 30th edition of marathon des sables was underway and i was wearing bib number 493. It is safe to say this is where the wheels well and truly came off. The mds is a multiday ultramarathon or ultra run in six days over a course of between 150 and 156 254km miles. The next days solidarity stage involved a 7km run through dunes in a cotton tshirt, which i lacked energy for but enjoyed sharing with my tent mates.
Rory has run the marathon des sables 11 times, and is doing it again in 2015. Oct 04, 2015 marathon des sables the desert a love story after turning left off the freeway oh, let me take a break here and describe something else that i find quirky our network of freeways in australia is not a smudge on what im told they are in the u. The first km into check point 1 was just as i expected, faster than it should have been, heart rate exploding, packed with adrenalin and everyone going way faster than they should. Mar 28, 2018 marathon des sables, ultra races by elisabet barnes march 28, 2018 january 2, 2020 the thing i like the most about multistage races, and what makes them different from other races, is the camp life. Camp life in marathon des sables my 7 top tips elisabet. So when i spotted a new half format carrying the mds name arrive on the scene in 2017, i was intrigued.
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