Discuss anything and everything to do with the Marathon des Sables

For all discussion of equipment..... what to buy, how to use it, how to wear it, how to sneak your latest purchase past your other half.... In association with Sandbaggers Ultra Running

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

Chat about anything & everything else in life here.

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.

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

From Eagle Plains, Yukon to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk. A true Arctic experience - this race really does enter the Arctic Circle and can quite genuinely claim to be the Toughest, Coldest, Windiest Extreme Ultra Marathon on the planet.

A new 24 hour trail race in the Scottish Highlands. With a 12 or 24 hour option available, entries will open shortly for the first event which will be taking place on the 3rd of September 2011.

A 33 mile ultra in Scotland, 5th November 2011, the perfect end to your season.

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

The Scottish & Eagle Isle Ultras take place on Jura & Mull respectively. These new multi-day races will see athletes compete on high mountains, exposed coastal cliffs, tracks, trails, glens & everything else the islands have to offer!

What to do after the MDS? How about getting on your bike? And in the pool. And then a wee run to finish things off.