The second day of Oman Desert Marathon started with briefing early in the morning, runners were informed of what to expect in the course, and they were reminded to follow the flags along the course. What it seemed to be a slow morning, as the...
After a chilly night at the desert runners from around the world got ready for the race. The atmosphere at the runner’s camp was filled with adrenaline and their excitement to run in exotic beautiful Oman. Runners had their last warm breakfast before embarking in...
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...
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...
One of the most common mistakes of newbies of staged races is to participate to one of those events without having tested correctly the feeding strategy, or to choose the food as if they do for a non stop race. Staged races are different, and...
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...
As the runners will land in Oman we will take care of everything: from food to accommodation and transportation. No worries for the participants: they can focus on the race and enjoy the beauty of Oman....
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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...
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...