The sand is settling, the 2025 and 39th edition of Marathon des Sables The Legendary is over. Quite simply, a hugely ...

The 2025 and 39th edition of MDS The Legendary came to a conclusion with a 21.1km stage under cloudy skies with occasional rain. The weather did not dampen the spirit of the runner’s though, they were ...

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The rest day allowed participants an opportunity to relax, look after their bodies and recharge ready for stage 5. However, ...

The feared ‘long day’ finally arrived, an 82.2km point-to-point adventure that would take the runner’s on a voyage of discovery as they explored the limits both physically and mentally. A day with two ...

After a tough and challenging stage 2, participants were happy for a shorter day of 32.5km’s for stage 3 ahead of the feared long day of 82.2km’s on stage 4. With less soft-sand, the running would be ...

The mood in bivouac was incredible after stage 1. Many happy runners felt relaxed with the race started and one completed stage. With nerves and anxiety settled, everyone was eager to continue the ...

The wait was over, after 2-nights in bivouac, nearly 1000 participants were released into the Sahara at 0730am to the sound of ‘Highway to Hell!’ The 2025 MDS The Legendary was underway. Photo by Ian ...

It is race week, the 39th MDS The Legendary is just days away. Today, Tuesday April1st, for many, will be the last full day of preparation before travel starts. Use the time wisely and use this post ...

A breakthrough watch in the Garmin line-up for me with the inclusion on an AMOLED screen.. Having had an Enduro and Enduro 2, the key miss was the screen, particularly when compared to my Apple Ultra.