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New edition. Have you entered or are thinking about entering the Marathon des Sables? Start here... The Marathon des Sables, the ‘Highway to Hell’ is described as the ‘Toughest Footrace on Earth.’ 150 miles, 7 marathons in 6 days, where runners carry everything they need for a week in the Sahara desert on their back and in in the 125 degree heat of the Moroccan Sahara. In this short book (shortlisted for the Book of the Year in the UK National Running Awards and the National Adventure Awards 2015), pretty average runner Graeme Harvey takes you on his journey through the race, what it’s really like, warts and all, from wanting to quit, starting arguably the hardest stage of the last 10 years completely spent, to the toilet facilities (be warned), the kit and more. What’s it like running 150 miles along the ‘Highway to Hell’?... read on... “A must read for all entrants” - AA Stewart“ Very helpful and inspiring” - Scotti“ Short and to the point, excellent” - Simon “Entertaining and informative” - MDJ. This updated special edition includes an interview with Jo Meek (2nd female at the 2013 Marathon des Sables) as well as full details of Graeme’s kit list and hints and 38 tips from previous competitors.