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Anti friction creams prove very effective preparing the skin well such as Prodexine Nok Also substances employed by veterinarians for the toughening of animals feet pads are also used to

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The Marathon des Sables is ranked by the Discovery Channel as the toughest footrace on earth Known simply as the MdS the race is a gruelling multi stage adventure through a formidable landscape in

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Race History In 1984 Patrick Bauer a French concert promoter decided to set out for an epic walk He chose one of the harshest environments on the planet the Sahara desert and he chose to walk

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And the story begins in 1984 when he set out on an epic walk with all he needed to be self sufficient covering 200 miles in 12 days across the Sahara desert Patrick returned with the desire to create a

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Structure The MdS is a multi day ultra marathon or ultra run in six days over a course of between 150 and 156 254km miles Which by the way is the equivalent of Running from London to Dover

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What To Expect You will need to be physically fit sure You will be running or walking Yes walking is a good option in fact it s positively encouraged if it gets you to the line You will be doing the

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Hydration how will you monitor this in the heat of the desert sun This is the most critical yet often overlooked aspect of your preparation as it can seriously impact your comfort performance and

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Direct return charter flights from London Gatwick coach transfer to and from the desert race entry and half board hotel accommodation after the race All meals are provided EXCEPT for the self sufficient

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Satellite phone facilities and the occasional mobile reception mean you can stay in touch by phone or email directly from the desert Satphone calls cost approximately 3 a minute using cash or a