Month: April 2024

  • My gear for the Marathon des Sables 2024

    My gear for the Marathon des Sables 2024

    Marathon des Sables 2024 — kit at a glance Total pack weight: 10kg all-in, including 1.5L water and 7 days of foodFood: ~14,000 calories, 3,813g, divided into labelled stage bagsMain shoe: HOKA Speedgoat 5 with sand gaitersRace: 250km, 6 stages, 7 days, fully self-sufficient across the Sahara The Marathon des…

  • The endurance Flapjack recipe

    The endurance Flapjack recipe

    150g butter  125g peanut butter  165g dark soft brown sugar  100g clear honey  50g almonds  50g hazelnuts  50g cashews  100g dried fruit  200g porridge oats Total calories: 4,870 calories When planning my nutrition for the Marathon des Sables (MDS) I wanted to choose foods that were high in calories and…