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Desert Storm: Taking on the Marathon des Sables
By Alison Hamlett on 19/07/2011 14:31:20
One hundred and fifty-six miles across the Sahara Desert with limited water supplies in the blistering heat (and with blistering feet)...fancy it? Only masochists need apply.
to work and back as often as I could with a loaded backpack, and doing back-to-back long runs at the weekend. But none of it really prepared me for the first stage of the 250.7K challenge, and its 13K section of sand dunes. They were the kind
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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Stage 6
By Alison Hamlett on 13/04/2011 14:36:59
Our intrepid Triathlete's World Editor finally reaches the end of her first Sahara trek - and looks ahead to next time...
and blisteringly boiling. In a departure from the norm for the Marathon des Sables, the final stage was to finish in the small town of Tazzarine (rather than on a sand dune). The last 2K would take runners through the narrow streets of the town to the finish line
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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Stage 1
By Alison Hamlett on 04/04/2011 10:47:20
Fresh from the Moroccon desert, it's our first progress report from intrepid Triathlete's World Editor Alison.
Stage 1 : 33KThe first 13K of the stage was on the flat. The ground was uneven but firm and I was feeling fine. In the distance were towering sand dunes that shimmered like silk; they turned out to be the next part of the route and stunning though
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Be The Best
By Alison Hamlett on 22/06/2004 17:07:46
A preview for non-subscribers: 2 of our 9 best-ever ways to be a winner every time you race by beating yourself and setting a new PB
of the hill.Don’t just hammer out the miles on roads or pavements. By training off-road on trails or sand, your legs will work harder to keep you moving, and you’ll put less stress on joints. You can even include races on different surfaces in your training
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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Stage 2
By Alison Hamlett on 05/04/2011 10:21:11
In her second missive direct from the desert, Alison updates us on running through sandstorms - and learning the French for 'blister'.
I'd finish but after two days I've revised my thinking: my goal is now simply to finish. Six people dropped out on the first day. I don't want my name added to that list.Tomorrow we face another 38K, with 12K of sand dunes. I'm hoping it
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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Who, What, Where!
By Alison Hamlett on 01/04/2011 16:10:44
Intrepid Editor of Triathlete's World Alison heads to Morocco to take on the toughest footrace on earth - the 2011 Marathon des Sables
from the Marathon des Sables.The Race The Marathon des Sables (MdS or Marathon of the Sands) is a seven-day six-stage race held annually across a section of the Sahara desert in southern Morocco. 2011 sees the 26th running of the event that is often
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RW Guide To Healthy Feet
By Alison Hamlett on 05/10/2006 12:48:03
Keep on your toes and avoid frustrating foot faults
to problem areas before you put your socks on. Debris in running shoes can also cause blisters. Stop to remove small stones, and if you know you'll be running on sand, consider wearing lightweight gaiters. Avoiding 100 per cent cotton socks will also help
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Be The Best
By Alison Hamlett on 22/06/2004 15:56:45
It's unlikely you'll win every race you enter but you can be a winner every time you race by beating yourself and setting a new PB. Here are nine tips
. By training off-road on trails or sand, your legs will work harder to keep you moving, and you’ll put less stress on joints. You can even include races on different surfaces in your training to keep you focused on the long-term goal. Try the Blackpool Beach 10
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20 Races to do before you die
By Alison Hamlett on 20/08/2008 15:59:21
RW's guide to the 20 best foreign races every runner should complete from around the globe
alongside seven miles of pristine white sand at Negril Beach and continues on an out-and-back course on the north coast of the island. It’s every bit as idyllic as you’d expect but it’s the warmth of the locals and enthusiasm of the course-side bands
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RW's Complete Guide To Hydration
By Alison Hamlett and Anita Bean on 25/02/2005 11:16:48
The latest research, the most practical advice: everything a runner needs to know about drinking
best for you.Just be sure, as you crest a sand dune in the Marathon des Sables and spy a watery oasis in the distance, that you outpace any camels in the vicinity. After they've had their 200 litres, there won't be much left for you to slake your thirst
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