I will write more later but for now, just a quick post to say that after two years of preparation and cancellation, I managed to successfully finish the 2022 version of Marathon des Sables, a 250km 7 day stage race across the Sahara Desert.
Was one of the toughest and most amazing experiences of my life and I am still trying to process it all. Once things have settled a little I will update more about the adventure (the MdS is most definitely an adventure rather than a simple race), but for now, a couple of pics to try and capture a little bit of the atmosphere of the “Toughest Foot Race on Earth”
More pics and a bit of a write up to follow shortly!
Time to Tri Harder 
Magnificent!
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I can certainly agree the sights, the comradeship and the experience were magnificent, although my own performance was more of “just enough to get it done”. But that’ll do too!
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Commendably modest – but ‘just enough to get it done’ is still magnificent.
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Richard, That is an absolutely amazing achievement. Not just the race itself, but the 2 years of training and preparations and setbacks. Well done! I am truly inspired and look forward to reading your long form report. Have a good rest.
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Thanks Padraig.. I’m enjoying the rest maybe too much st the moment! But will endeavor to get a report up soon!
So… can you see yourself doing something similar?
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The Omil put it perfectly. Magnificent. Congratulations on your massive effort and success. Truly incredible.
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Thanks Jim, seems like a lifetime ago now, but truly was an amazing experience..
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Aye up! Apologies for getting to you so late. What an excellent achievement and an adventure I look forward to reading more about when you’ve ‘landed’. Superb stuff 🤘
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Thank you and apologies for delay in responding. The post race total apathy and tiredness really kicked in, just now feeling inclined to put my head above the parapet again
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