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Physical
preparation for the MARATHON DES SABLES,
long distance free style race, should start
at least six
months before the event.
Each participant should adapt his/her training
program
to his or her goal: finish among the first
or simply finish
the race.
Follow a progressive training: for the long
distance runner,
weekly runs should average one hundred to
125
miles. For more modest objectives, the goal
should be
30 or 50 miles weekly. Increase your mileage
progressively.
We advise you to train with a backpack from
time to
time, with a backpack weighing 3 - 10 kg,
also increasing
the weight gradually, so that you get adjusted
to
running while bearing weight. Drink during
your training,
it is a must ! Do not wait until you’re
in the middle
of the desert to get used to drinking, you
must
drink what you need when you need it.
Do not forget that training is the best way
to improve
your chances and your endurance. Long runs
allow you
to test energy foods and drinks.
If you have never run or if you are not used
to training
at least three times a week for several months,
it would
not be reasonable to consider entering the
MARATHON
DES SABLES.
So put your running shoes on, and good luck!
