OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG

31 Oct Runners information. 10 points to keep in mind

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09 May Sand is never… “just sand”!

Posted at 16:51h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 40 Comments

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...

27 Apr The dream of racing in the desert. But where to start?

Posted at 16:51h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 38 Comments

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...

23 Feb Desert running: good sleep is crucial!

Posted at 13:17h in desert-tips, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 4 Comments

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...

16 Jan Ahmed Yahmadi at the 3rd Oman Desert Marathon

Posted at 17:22h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 5 Comments

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....

26 Dec The desert is full of life: meet the desert lizards

Posted at 07:17h in News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 2 Comments

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...

09 Nov 3° Oman Desert Marathon: Third stage report and results

Posted at 12:27h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG, Video by Oman Desert Marathon 2 Comments

“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:...

27 Oct Oman Desert Marathon Runner’s Guide

Posted at 05:09h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 2 Comments

[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...

12 Oct The Medical team during the Oman Desert Marathon

Posted at 05:35h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 3 Comments

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06 Jul Sleeping in the desert: all you need to know

Posted at 10:26h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 0 Comments

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