Author: marathonoman83

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space][custom_font font_family="Raleway" font_size="24" line_height="26" font_style="normal" text_align="left" font_weight="300" text_decoration="none" text_shadow="no" color="#dd9933"]10 points to know about #odm4[/custom_font][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Please don’t put in your luggage any kind of fuel for camp stoves. You will find plenty of wood and it is...

31 October, 2016 /

What is the worst enemy when running a desert race? Running for 165 kilometers is a challenge, running for 165 kilometers in the desert is even a bigger challenge. The desert, however, is never “just sand”. Most of the deserts have different types of ground: soft...

09 May, 2016 /

The three key answers for an unforgettable experience in the Ocean of Sand. Watching the dunes of the desert, and those runners with tired but serene and satisfied faces we often think: “Sooner or later I will be there!” Sure, but from words to facts sometimes...

27 April, 2016 /

One of the most important things when we talk about racing in the desert is where and how we sleep. Yes, sleep is a key aspect of this kind of races: it represents the recovery from fatigue of the day. On the other hand, a...

23 February, 2016 /

I began to train on a daily basis with great enthusiasm even though the exercises were tough,but it was fun at the same time. I was motivating myself that I will be trying a new challenge of its kind like running for six consecutive days....

16 January, 2016 /

Running the Oman Desert Marathon you will see a lot of life, as the desert is a place where life is presente everywhere, you just need to observe and change your prespective to see where is hidden. Most of the animals are active during the...

26 December, 2015 /

“This stage will make the difference, not only for the top runners but also for the rest of the group” - explains Ahmed Al Malki, the Oman Desert Marathon Race Director. That’s because this section is one of the hardest stages of the race:...

09 November, 2015 /

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="32px"][vc_custom_heading text="Dear Runners," font_container="tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23dd9933" google_fonts="font_family:Nothing%20You%20Could%20Do%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal" duration="1000" delay="200"][vc_column_text duration="1000" delay="200"]We are getting close to the 3° Oman Desert Marathon, your travel documentation is complete and have been acquired. We are working on the last details along the course and preparing everything to welcome you in Oman. We are...

27 October, 2015 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text duration="1000" delay="200"] The medical team of the Oman Desert Marathon is backed by Oman Medical staff who provides all the necessary material and medication and who are  present with a fully equipped ambulance during the different stages...

12 October, 2015 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text duration="1000" delay="200"]The desert is a land of extremes; it can be extremely warm during the day, or very cold during the night. Many runners who have participated in the Marathon des Sables or other desert races...

06 July, 2015 /