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Tales of Adventure - by Hiatus.Design
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▼ Our travels
Exploring the UK
Journeying around Europe
Adventures in Asia
▼ Adventures
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Marathon des Sables
Mountaineering
Ocean Rowing
Bikepacking
Field notes
About us
▼ Podcast
All episodes
Rachel Smith, a medical doctor, aiming to become the first woman with diabetes to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica
Kate Jamieson, intrepid maritime historian that recently toured Antarctica
Glyn Sadler, Adventure Rower preparing to row the entire Norwegian coast line
Julian Davies, 'The Iceland Divide', a 550km bikepacking expedition across Iceland
Christine Dennison, female pioneer in extreme ocean exploration
Cat Burford, aka 'The Molar Explorer', skiing to the South Pole in 2024
Harry Amos, Pacific Ocean rower
Sam Sidiqi, the first Afghan to summit Mount Everest
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8000-word / 17-page complete Marathon des Sables success guide (digital download)

£24.00

Preparing for the Marathon des Sables (aka ‘the toughest footrace in the world’), can be a hugely time-consuming affair that can border on having another full-time job.

We wrote this digital guide specifically for busy people who want to experience the beauty of the desert, but have to be efficient with their time and not wondering how to train or what kit they need.

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Preparing for the Marathon des Sables (aka ‘the toughest footrace in the world’), can be a hugely time-consuming affair that can border on having another full-time job.

We wrote this digital guide specifically for busy people who want to experience the beauty of the desert, but have to be efficient with their time and not wondering how to train or what kit they need.

Preparing for the Marathon des Sables (aka ‘the toughest footrace in the world’), can be a hugely time-consuming affair that can border on having another full-time job.

We wrote this digital guide specifically for busy people who want to experience the beauty of the desert, but have to be efficient with their time and not wondering how to train or what kit they need.

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This digital download is over 8000 words of hard-won knowledge, advice, guidance, ideas across 17 pages, covering the following subjects:

-       How to choose the right shoes for the Marathon des Sables

-       Sleeping bags options

-       Food selection

-       Essential clothing for the Marathon des Sables

-       Nutritional demands / calorie planning for the race

-       Different backpack options

-       The application process.

-       How to meet the cut-off times

-       The race format.

-       Understanding the mandatory gear list.

-       Tent etiquette.

-       Weight reduction ideas for your kit.

-       Taking care of yourself and blister management.

-       Race strategy for completion.

-       The pre-race medical checks

-       Where to get your footwear tailored for gaiters.

-       Planning for charity fundraising.

-       Ideas to aid physical preparation.

-       How to condition yourself for the demands of the desert

-       How to enter from overseas

-       How to generate social media interest for funding it.

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