Discuss anything and everything to do with the Marathon des Sables

This event sees athletes compete over 6 days taking in high mountains, exposed coastal cliffs, isolated tracks/trails in one of the more remote and certainly most extreme environments that Britain has to offer.

Please use the main forum to ask about anything not covered in the more specific sub-forums.

A new forum to discuss all aspects of The Gobi Desert Challenge

Ouchee! An inevitable part of training, here's the place to talk about all your injury woes.

Looking for adventure racing kit to buy, sell or trade? Spotted any bargains?

Discuss any upcoming races you're doing or events you think others might be interested in

Chat about anything & everything else in life here.

For all info about training weekends in the UK and abroad and also the place to organise runs with fellow forumites.

If you've taken part in the MdS, we'd love to hear your experience.

Questions and ideas about the required training for the event. Also includes recommended running/walking events which will set you up for the desert.