MDS 120 Cappadocia wasn’t just a race across Turkey. It was a race through deep time, a personal reckoning, and a reminder of ...

Stage 3 of the MDS 120 Cappadocia delivered a brutal, beautiful reckoning. Spanning 26 kms under a punishing sun, the course ...

If you are running a self-sufficient race or if you are going fast packing, a sleeping bag is going to be an essential item. The need to carry all your supplies in your pack quite simply means that ...

Maryline 2023 champion ©iancorless The 37th edition of the iconic Marathon des Sables concluded at Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi) after what is considered, one of the hardest and most challenging ...

The ULTRA 3 is a game changer for VJ. This shoe will now make VJ grip available for longer races such as those in the UTMB calendar or similar. I do feel the ULTRA 3 slots in the more mountain ultra ...

As a runner, you more than likely will take time in the off-season; to sit down and plan the coming season. You will look for the ‘A’ races that hopefully will allow you to shine and achieve those ...

Photo by Ian Corless The 2025 Oman Desert Marathon came to a conclusion with a 21km stage finishing at Al Jawharat Resort in Bidiyah. Mohamed El Morabity and Aziza Raji were crowned champions. Photo ...

The MARATHON DES SABLES is a unique adventure of 250km’s spread over 6-stages of self-sufficiency, shared by thousands of enthusiasts for over 38-years. In 2017, another format, HMDS was born with 70 ...

Photo by Ian Corless It was a morning of relaxation in bivouac, today, stage 4, has the participants starting at staggered times based on ranking. The first departure 1400, the second 1500 and lastly, ...

It’s not impossible for a normal person to run 100 miles. Once you believe that, the challenge becomes so much easier. Ultimately, it all comes down to strategic planning, grit, determination and not ...