Marathon des Sables
146-mile race in the Sahara. Six stages over 6 days. Self-sufficient for food, clothing, first aid, map, compass etc. Only water is given by organisers. Costs an arm and a leg to do, but if you have the readies and the commitment, then train bloody hard and don't go clubbing beforehand.Respect to my sister Marly (who married Alan - see London travelpages!) who completed the race. Author and sister are in the picture, back left row, wearing blue shamaghs. Yikes. I guess there is a specialised web page for the kit one needs. Back in 1996 I just modified my army bergen.
