International womens team take on marathon des sables in. Can you complete the hmds fuerteventura walking, without running. As usual, race director patrick bauer warned the runners of how heat, dehydration and the desert brings a very unique challenge. Much more than just a race, the marathon des sables is is a massive deconnect. Runners have to endure the extreme weather conditions of the sahara desert on a sixday 250km run while going through sand dunes and elevations. The ultimate guide to the marathon des sables rad season. Six stages of selfsufficient running across the great and forbidding sahara desert. So, you want to run the marathon des sables, a sevenday stage race of selfsufficiency in moroccos sahara desert. The road book will issued on the bus ride to the desert. As the marathon des sables draws closer, we thought now would be a good time for you to meet our runners. 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. Mauro prosperi, former olympian from sicily, entered the race in 1994 but was set 299 km off route by a harsh sand storm.
The sixth and last stage of the marathon des sables peru saw 222 finishers,who have shared an extraordinary adventure that will leave them with imperishable memories. The mds is a multistage self sufficient foot race across the sahara desert and covers 5 12 marathons over 6 days. The highest tide was at 2pm which for some was smack bang in the middle. You will have to keep it with you throughout the adventure. Of the 52 nationalities represented, the british are the largest contingent followed by the french. He carried a rucksack weighing 35kg that contained all the water and food he would need for a journey which would last twelve days. 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. Dec 19, 2017 marathon des sables isnt the exception at all. For more blog news and updates how charlie shepherd is preparing for marathon des sables visit epic morocco uk. Nov 27, 2017 the 2017 and inaugural marathon des sables peru got underway, today, november 26th. It is safe to say this is where the wheels well and truly came off. Runultra articles the marathon des sables 2017 race report. Marathon des sables 2017 barnes and elmorabity top the podium in morocco 1200 runners arrived in bivouac for a first night in the sahara. Arriving a couple of days before race day and enjoying the amazing sporting and relaxing facilities of playitas resort, one of the sponsors of the race, it was easy to get lulled into a false sense of holiday relaxation mode.
Marathon des sables weekend training camp travelling fit. Apr 25, 2017 marathon des sables 32e 2017 april 25, 2017 may 5, 2017 peterrunsfar why would anyone want to run a multiday race of up to 250km across the sahara desert in sand and with temperatures reaching up to 50degc. Kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. Surviving extreme sports library binding august 1, 2017. Duncan slater was the first double amputee to finish the marathon des sables in 2017. Xnrg founder and mds runner neil has shared his top tips for preparing for the marathon des sables. Every person who takes on this race is a champion, everyone who finishes it knows the satisfaction of achieving the often impossible. Running from london to dover deciding not to go to france after all and running back again in 120 degree heat.
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. In 1984, at the age of 28, patrick decided to attempt a selfsufficient solo crossing of a 350km section of the sahara desert. The marathon des sables is a 6 day race and there is only one rest day. Marathon des sables is a fully selfsufficient race, which means that competitors have to carry on their backs everything they will need for 7 days running in the desert, other than water and shelter which are both provided.
The irish guards, part of the guards division, is a regiment currently based in cavalry barracks, hounslow. Marathon des sables 2017 my story, my film youtube. The mds is a multiday ultramarathon or ultra run in six days over a course of between 150 and 156 254km miles. Jan 28, 2018 kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. Marathon des sables dreamchaser outdoor adventure events. The evening of the marathon day involved a lot of faff and unnecessarily extended speeches before the prize giving.
If you hadnt heard the news, were sponsoring a team from the 1 st battalion irish guard as they get ready to compete in the gruelling marathon des sables. 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. Marathon des sables is a selfsufficient foot race held across the sahara desert in southern morocco. It is a challenge which will find your weak points and show you to yourself. 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. Admin day followed and from the moment they dropped their backs, the 32nd marathon des sables experience had really begun. Marathon des sables is a off road running event taking place in erg chebbi, meknestafilalet, morocco. Marathon des sables race report nick butter running. It is 6 months to mds 2017 so the most important thing for me is to. The 32nd edition of the marathon des sables mds produced a score of heroic tales.
The marathon des sables experience blood, sweat, tears. Swedens elisabet barnes took her second win in three years. Jul 24, 2019 so, you want to run the marathon des sables, a sevenday stage race of selfsufficiency in moroccos sahara desert. The marathon des sables remains one of the most iconic multistage ultras going. Apr 04, 2017 international womens team take on marathon des sables in world first. The marathon des sables mds is perhaps one of the most gruelling ultramarathons of all time. 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. But first the marathon des sables or the mds for short. The marathon des sables experience blood, sweat, tears and. A complete guide to running the marathon des sables.
However, prior to the event, information on preparation and organization will be sent by email. For me all races start much earlier than hhour or gunshot announcing the beginning of the stage. My personal choice, to pass the time, was to have two small ipods via which id take my mind to india through the audio version of the highly absorbing novel shantaram. And you, you crazy son of a bitch, want to compete in it. My personal choice, to pass the time, was to have two small ipods via which id take my mind to india through the. Last weekends marathon des sables training camp, set up by travelling fit, was certainly an eye opener and a valuable experience for those running in this years event which is just over 12 weeks away on saturday we hit the beach sand for 32kms from stockton beach to anna bay, nsw. If youd like to learn more about jason, who offered me such great advice, head over to. Both will be training until the main event in 2017 by running 1500 miles in preparation and losing a combined weight of 5 stone in order to be fit enough to compete. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. At the end of the article, you can also download my pack list for the equipment as well as food as a pdf file. The end of marathon des sables is about as drawn out as its beginnings. The 35th marathon des sables 2020 was due to be held from april 3 2020 in morocco. In 2017, which included the longest long day on record, the marathon des sables.
I also consume large amounts of running content by reading books. Sounds silly, but getting ready for 6 days selfsufficiency in the desert requires a lot of effort and as usually i have been very negligent and slow, so basically. His next stop is the inov8 sponsored innsbruck alpine trail running festival, which he hopes will have less sand and much more food. The marathon des sables, morocco april 2017 events.
The 32nd marathon des sables, the worlds most famous stage race, finished on friday 14th april with a marathon. The marathon des sables covers a distance of about 250 km through the moroccan portion of the sahara desert. Published on may 21, 2017 a look at my mds experience. The closing times for each checkpoint will be indicated in the road book. When you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information related to you, your preferences or your device.
The marathon des sables mds is the creation of a frenchman named patrick bauer. With the passing of time, it is a day that will be remembered fondly as all those who are taking part will look back and say, i was there, i was there at the very first edition. Marathon des sables ouarzazate, morocco 9282020 my. In 2017, two new marathon des sables events took place for the first time. You will receive the race road book during technical checks, with all the important information about the race. I cant recommend highly enough turning your iphone off for a week. At the marathon des sables you share berber tents with eight other runners but at the half mds you get your own twoman tent. Nov 28, 2017 when you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information related to you, your preferences or your device.
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. 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. Oct 05, 2018 apparently we had better tents than the people who ran the half marathon des sables fuerteventura in 2017 but our temporary homes still had flaws. Xnrg mds 2017 preparation package ultra marathon events uk. A piece of cake 35eme marathon des sables site officiel. Posts about marathon des sables written by runningdutchie. If you are not a resident of the us but wish to register for the event, please visit.
Running the main event back in 2015 is still one of the best life experiences ive ever had. In the womens race, it was ragna debats who took the top spot in 22. Below you find a summary and a few learnings from my marathon des sables adventure in 2017 in terms gear, equipment and food. Marathon des sables peru peru nov 26 2017 ahotu marathons. An extraordinary experience, typical of the marathon des sables. The marathon des sables is considered the most grueling foot race on the planet, and youre about to run it. The road book will be handed over to competitors when they arrive to take part in fuerteventura. Last weekends marathon des sables training camp, set up by travelling fit, was certainly an eye opener and a valuable experience for those running in this years event which is just over 12 weeks away. It started way back in lithuania when i have begun packing all mandatory equipment and necessary food into camelbak octane 16 pack. My plan was similar to most people, get through this long day. So when i spotted a new half format carrying the mds name arrive on the scene in 2017, i was intrigued. On saturday we hit the beach sand for 32kms from stockton beach to anna bay, nsw. Sounds silly, but getting ready for 6 days selfsufficiency in the desert requires a lot of effort and as usually i.
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. International womens team take on marathon des sables in world first. The rules require you to be selfsufficient, to carry with you on your back everything except water that you need to survive. 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. Race overview dreamchaser outdoor adventure events. The whole journey from under dog to ultra marathon runner is something i never thought i could never achieve but with a little bit of spirit. Apr 03, 2020 marathon des sables is a off road running event taking place in erg chebbi, meknestafilalet, morocco. Lets get crackin on what you need to do to prepare for the worlds hardest marathon. That thing is the marathon des sables, one of the most iconic running.
All the information concerning the route and the elevation, will be communicated on the day of arrival in the official road book. The marathon des sables is considered the most grueling foot race on the planet, and. Marathon des sables, or mds is a sixday, 251 km 156 mi ultramarathon, which is. The stage times are generous enough to allow good walkers to finish in time. Its held in six stages over seven days covering a total of approximately 250kms with set distances for each day ranging from approximately 10kms to 90kms. Between the resources you put into the trip itself and your preparation for it, the marathon des sables mds requires loads of time and money. 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.
Each participant in the marathon des sables must carry hisher own backpack containing food, sleeping gear and other material throughout the duration of the event. The marathon des sables is ranked by the discovery channel as the toughest footrace on earth. Jun 19, 2017 the hamilton road2hope marathon nov 5th 2017 scotiabank toronto waterfront 5k, half marathon and marathon oct 22nd 2017 the grand caledonia half marathon oct 7th 2017. The 2017 and inaugural marathon des sables peru got underway, today, november 26th. Well after training for nearly two years on the april 15th, 20 i fulfilled the greatest achievement of my life i completed the 28 th marathon des sables mds in the moroccan sahara and it was absolutely incredible. The hamilton road2hope marathon nov 5th 2017 scotiabank toronto waterfront 5k, half marathon and marathon oct 22nd 2017 the grand caledonia half marathon oct 7th 2017. The participants in the 33rd marathon des sables must follow the route as marked by the organizers. The camp forms a significant part of the whole race experience.
Jul 11, 2017 the marathon des sables mds is the creation of a frenchman named patrick bauer. This information is mostly used to make the site work as you. Congratulations and welcome to lifechanging experience. Marathon des sables, 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.
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