We did it! Finally, after many years of training and postponements, plus a second attempt for me, we managed to complete the “Toughest Footrace on Earth”! In this episode, we go through the poignant moments of the race for us. Covering everything from food to pacing. We also try to answer the question that gets […]
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Marathon des Sables Once is Never Enough with Katie Hislop
Welcome back to another episode of the MDS Podcast. This will be the last episode before I venture out for Marathon des Sables 2022. On this show we have another of my tent mates from tent 55 in 2021, Katie Hislop. This was Katie’s second MDS and she did us proud by bringing it home […]
Jack “The Sock” Fleckney Finisher 35th Marathon Des Sables
In this episode I speak with Jack Fleckney, ex-marine, entrepreneur and adventurer. Jack was one of my tents mates, Tent 55, at the 35th edition of the Marathon Des Sables in October 2021. Through careful planning, pure determination and a will to succeed Jack managed to do what nearly 50% of us didn’t in the […]
Sean & Rob Discuss MDS 2021 & the upcoming MDS 2022
We’re back! After a long lay off the MDS Podcast is back. Since our last episode, Sean finally got to do the Marathon des Sables in 2021. He talks to Rob about what he discovered and provides some valuable insight for those looking to take on the challenge. You can also find out why Sean […]
Robert Gibbs – Coping with the heat & packing tips for the MDS
April is fast approaching, which means the Marathon des Sables 2020 is just around the corner. In the run up to the big event, Sean Clark chats with some of this year’s Walking with the Wounded team members. Looking into each member’s reason for embarking on this incredible challenge and how they’re preparing for April, […]
Elisabet Barnes on How to Prepare for your Perfect Race
This episode was recorded live at the MDS Expo in October 2019. Elisabet Barnes talks on ‘How to Prepare for your Perfect Race’ as she gives advice to new and old hands on running the Marathon des Sables. Elisabet Barnes is a Swedish athlete specialised in ultrarunning. Her major claim to fame is winning the […]
Steve Diederich MDS Expo 2019 Introduction
This episode was recorded live at the MDS Expo in October 2019. Steve Diederich introduces this years Expo. He is the head of RunUltra and he has been organising the British contingent at the Marathon des Sables for many years.
Duncan Slater Shares His Previous MDS Experiences & Much More
As the countdown for the Marathon des Sables 2020 is on, Sean Clark chats with some of this year’s Walking With The Wounded Team Members. Looking into each member’s reason for embarking on this incredible challenge and how they’re preparing for April, Sean dives deep into what running the Marathon des Sables as part of […]
Tom Wilkinson a member of the Walking With The Wounded MDS2020 team
As the countdown for the Marathon des Sables 2020 is on, Sean Clark chats with some of this year’s Walking With The Wounded Team Members. Looking into each member’s reason for embarking on this incredible challenge and how they’re preparing for April, Sean dives deep into what running the Marathon des Sables as part of […]
Ed Parker CEO of Walking With The Wounded
As the countdown for the Marathon des Sables 2020 is on, Sean Clark chats with some of this year’s Walking With The Wounded Team Members. Looking into each member’s reason for embarking on this incredible challenge and how they’re preparing for April, Sean dives deep into what running the Marathon des Sables as part of […]