About the Marathon Des Sables

The Marathon des Sables (MdS) is a 6 day / 230km endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco, normally taking place at the end of March / beginning of April.

During this time the competitors (myself included!) have to carry all food, cooking equipment, survival equipment, etc over ground ranging from sand dunes to uneven rocky ground in temperatures upto 120°F.

Why I'm running the Marathon des Sables

Just an average guy looking to do something extraordinary - although it is becoming a bit of a habit.

Events I am competing in

26 Marathon des Sables 2011

Completed the race in 2008, but due to injuries while training and blisters did not feel I'd given it my best shot. However, enjoyed the experience immensely and along with the other original seven members of Team Rosbifs 2008, decided to run again at the next opportunity which is 2011!

Links

• www.saharamarathon.co.uk - More information about the MdS (you could run it too!)
• www.facingafrica.org - Helping to cure and prevent NOMA
• www.darbaroud.com - The organizers of the MdS
• www.bestofmorocco.co.uk - Tailor-made trips to Morocco (marathon not compulsory)