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UTMB Oman 2018: Interview with Samantha Chan Hoka One One Elite Runner
UTMB Oman 2018: Interview with Samantha Chan Hoka One One Elite Runner
Oman by UTMB® is a runner’s dream – an ultra trail along mountain top ridges, through villages, palm plantations, deep wadis and narrow gorges. The journey will lead runners off the beaten tourist tracks, allowing them to explore the Sultanate’s hidden gems that are located deep within its rugged, untouched landscapes. Our dear friend and journalist Mark Buley (@run_beyond)  was recently fortunate... Read more...
How To Choose Desert Gaiters For A Successful Race
How To Choose Desert Gaiters For A Successful Race
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more ** Every year there is a big debate about gaiters for the Marathon Des Sables (MDS) and other desert races. What are the options? Which gaiter is the best? How should it be fitted? This can make it quite confusing... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Overview
Desert Kit List: Overview
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more ** What do we know about multi-stage desert racing? We have completed the Marathon des Sables in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Elisabet won the race in 2015 and 2017. She is also the Oman Desert Marathon Ladies’ champion and has raced... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Cooking
Desert Kit List: Cooking
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more ** Cooking Equipment for races such as the Marathon des Sables It is not compulsory to take a stove in MDS and some people opt to eat their food cold. If you are fast enough you can use the afternoon sun... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Socks
Desert Kit List: Socks
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more **   Socks and Calf Compression All socks are suitable for both men and women and in addition, we carry a few women’s specific socks. Note that the sizing is different for these. Looking after your feet is extremely important and choosing... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Personal Care Kit
Desert Kit List: Personal Care Kit
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more **   In this section of our kit list, we have grouped together with the small but really important things that can make or break your race. This includes items for personal care, blister prevention, anti-chafe, sun protection and compulsory equipment... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Headwear
Desert Kit List: Headwear
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more **   Headwear for Desert races such as the Marathon Des Sables Headwear should protect your heat from the sun, and also shield your face and protect your neck and ears. We recommend a sun hat with a protective neck... Read more...
Desert Kit List: HeadTorches
Desert Kit List: HeadTorches
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more ** Head Torches for races such as the Marathon des Sables A head torch is always on the compulsory kit list for races such as the Marathon des Sables. Some races, like the Grand to Grand, require you to carry... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Clothing
Desert Kit List: Clothing
** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more ** Clothing for Marathon Des Sables and similar races Many people wonder what the best option for clothing is when running in a hot desert environment. The reality is that it is much a matter of personal preference, however, we... Read more...
Desert Kit List: Packs & Hydration
Desert Kit List: Packs & Hydration
Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more Back Packs, Front Packs and Hydration Systems The backpack is one of the most important items you will buy and it is also compulsory (though it would be difficult to get away without one anyway!). In addition to the weight... Read more...
How To Choose Shoes for Multi-Stage Desert Racing
How To Choose Shoes for Multi-Stage Desert Racing
Written by: Elisabet Barnes (elisabetbarnes.com) ** Join our myDesert Running Forum on Facebook to chat with new and experienced desert runners about kit, training and more ** Introduction Deciding on shoes for a multi-stage desert race such as the Marathon des Sables can be tricky and I get a lot of questions on this topic. Hopefully this guide will help you... Read more...
White Rose Ultra Race Recap
White Rose Ultra Race Recap
By:  By: Annabeth Orton. www.glittermouse.co.uk Twitter: @Glittermousie White Rose Ultra 2015 was my second solo ‘ultra distance’ event. Having placed third female at TrailBlaster12 on Summer Solstice this year, running 59 miles in just under 12 hours, it hadn’t seemed a big deal in July to register for the mid-distance race from the 30, 60 or 100 mile White Rose options. For various reasons, however, in... Read more...