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@altrarunning Rock!!
@marathon-des-sables Everything I needed for 7 days…would I use the same strategy again?
At 63, I just finished the toughest race of my life Marathon des Sables. Here’s what mattered.
Marathon Des Sables 2026 through a participant lens
Doing ultras – got to focus on the weaknesses 
Paddle, band and pool buoy training
Run like a Bushman – endurance
Most swimmers train alone… until race day
Packing for 7 Days @marathon-des-sables
7 days of food to survive one of the toughest races on Earth @marathon-des-sables
Specificity EPS 6 of 6
Lactic acid removal – athletes EPS 5 of 6
Muscular strength  EPS 4 of 6
Technique EPS 3 of 6
Training update for @marathon-des-sables 
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