By now day one of the @MarathondesSables should be done. The runners will all have had their first taste of the sand, the rocky river beds and the desert heat. By the sound of it some wind too. I'll never forget lining up at the start of that first day, running into the complete unknown, with nerves, adrenaline, fear and excitement all washing around. And then getting back to the tent after the first 30km stage was done. With a bit of relief to have the race underway but still plenty of trepidation knowing this was just the start. As it turned out I had the very best tent mates and one of the best week's of my life. I ran well, avoided blisters and enjoyed almost every minute of it. Almost. These are just a few snapshots of that race in 2015 and it still make my the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I look back. Simply one of the best things I've ever done. And I'm wishing everyone out there this year good luck, I hope they have the same experience I did. Just gotta keep putting one foot in front of the other and gradually you get through the sand into the welcoming arms of Patrick Bauer for a finishers' kiss. #mds2018 #marathondessables
