Building the finishAfter closing the roads in town, the stands are built the day before the race
You've followed Triathlete's World Editor Alison's Marathon des Sables blog over the last week, and now she's back with some stunning pictures which show off the dramatic backdrop to this epic week-long desert race (and her bandaged feet...).
La Champenoise, May [Getty Images] Fancy-dress running is de rigueur at many French races, but it’s just part of the picture in a country where running tends towards extremes. Where else could you refuel at 23 wine stations during a marathon
days. The arduous physical challenge is just part of the picture though, you’ll face a tough mental battle too if you take on the Marathon des Sables. The race, held in March and April, is sold out years in advance in case you’re thinking of putting
