Justin B Entry for the 2014 Marathon Des Sables opens on the 12th June here http://runningsahara.com/signup/ if anyone's keen.
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7 days in over 50 degree heat running across the Sahara Desert. This is one of the most unique races in the world!
Day 1 Stage 1 - 29 Km
Day 2 – Stage 2 – 35.5 Kms
Day 3 – Stage 4 – 40 Kms
Day 4 - Stage 5 – The long one – 82.2 Kms
Day 5 – Rest day
Day 6 – Stage 5 – 42.2 Kms
Day 7 – Stage 6 – 21.1 Kms
For more information go to http://runningsahara.com/how-to-enter/
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Stu M Last stage just 9 miles til the end. Atmosphere electric!
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Now that's my kind of challenge, LOL.
Gemma A encouraged this.
That sounds pretty hard! How will you find the time between all your sport and the rest of your life? By meals does it mean proper 'sit down at a table' or something else? Best of luck anyway!
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Nick B I need to do this before I'm 50
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You might not be able to do the rabbit pose till your 50 either :) that's a really tough one that's hard on your neck.
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7 days in over 50 degree heat running across the Sahara Desert. This is one of the most unique races in the world!
Day 1 Stage 1 - 29 Km
Day 2 – Stage 2 – 35.5 Kms
Day 3 – Stage 4 – 40 Kms
Day 4 - Stage 5 – The long one – 82.2 Kms
Day 5 – R...
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