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#63 Marathon des Sables: The Toughest Footrace on Earth - With Beth Rainbow

Globetrotters Podcast

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Episode  ·  42:21  ·  Oct 11, 2023

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The Marathon Des Sables is commonly referred to as the "toughest footrace on earth". It is a grueling 6 day, 250 km ultramarathon race that is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. Beth Rainbow, a remarkable ultra marathon runner and coach, recounts the incredible journey in which she secured an astonishing 6th place among the women and the title of the first British woman in 2022. The MDS tests the physical and mental limitations of each competitor, through grit and determination Beth was able to conquer the harsh terrain and extreme temperatures. Tune in as we explore the Marathon des Sables and Beth's extraordinary endurance racing journey.

42m 21s  ·  Oct 11, 2023

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