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11 Aug Desert gaiters: the 3 golden rules to fix them correctly!

Posted at 10:46h in 4th NBO Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 2 Comments

Do not trust glue. Glue can resist or it can be ripped off. According to our experience, in most cases, the glue will not resist perfectly all the race. Are you sure you want to find out in the middle of the desert? - Not...

11 Aug How to choose the best sleeping bag and sleeping mat for a desert race

Posted at 10:46h in 4th NBO Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 5 Comments

Many unexperienced runners decide to save space and weight choosing an inadequate sleeping matt or sleeping bag: this choice is paid most times with very high price, as the more performing backpack dose not compensate days of bad sleep. We will give you some tips...

12 Jun How to avoid and treat blisters in long distance runs ?

Posted at 09:04h in desert-tips, News, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 5 Comments

Cut or pierce ? There are two main protocols for treating the blisters: the first one is to cut it and remove the skin, sterilize it, put a light bandage for the night and a more robust one for racing. The second one, is piercing...

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....

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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08 Jun Food for desert runners: a recipe to prepare it at home and some advice to optimize the dry freeze meals.

Posted at 13:56h in 3rd Oman Desert Marathon, desert-tips, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 56 Comments

Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of self supported races. When the race is in the desert it becomes even more important. Food has two functions: to support us during the effort and also give us some psychological confort and support after following...

14 May Some words to know when coming to Oman

Posted at 17:45h in desert-tips, OMAN DESERT MARATHON BLOG by Oman Desert Marathon 27 Comments

Coming to Oman and running Oman Desert Marathon will make you experience the warm hospitality of Omanis. Before the race all runners will be guest at the Oman Desert Marathon base camp. Here you will receive the traditional welcome with hot Omani Coffee (qahwah) and...