Running the Sahara: A diary from the desert and beyond

As a 64-year-old who hopes to do my first MDS, And having read many books on the subject, I absolutely love this book. Marcel is honest and has the same spiritual attitude toward the desert as I do. Just buy the book you won’t be sorry

The book is a vivid and straightforward description of the author's biggest adventure in the Moroccan Sahara - his participation in the most extreme ultramarathon on Earth, the Marathon des Sables. The author offers a detailed account of his long way to this magnificent achievement. He also inspires and encourages readers to obtain life success and be more confident in decision-making.All the ultrarunners, runners, and runners-to-be would find a lot of handy information in this book - starting from the training plan and finishing with nutrition and packing your backpack. Fans of memoirs would find this book quite engaging as well. Also, if you like to travel, are interested in the customs and culture of different and exotic countries, or would like to learn how to conquer a dune in the most efficient way - you should read this book.

One day I was looking for some reading material regarding the Marathon Des Sables when I came across this book. I just got started on the book when I thought “This is going to be enjoyable”, and it sure was. The first evening I read half of it, the day after I finished the book.The book is easy to read and switches a lot between the race days and days in the past; this includes earlier life-stories from the author but also chapters about preparing for MDS.For anyone considering or planning (as I) to participate in MDS, the booker offers a lot of tips for how to prepare; what to pack; and for the race itself.I first bought the Kindle version of the book, but a week later I ordered two paperback versions of the book. One for myself and one for my sister; who would never be going to an event like this but she loves inspiring books.