What is the itinerary before and after the marathon itself?
You will be sent full details, but here is the itinerary for a previous year. (And earlier before that is your own training schedule!) How is the total distance of the MdS divided into the 6 days? In 2003, the total distance was 243km (151 miles) and was as follows: Day 1, 25km; day 2, 34km; day 3, 38km; day 4, 82km; day 5, 42km; day 6, 22km. Is there a rest day? The day following the 75 – 80 Km run is a rest day – but remember that it “may” take you into that day before you get past the finishing line. How do I know what the pace is like during the event? Well, most people do this lunatic event just to finish it (Click here to see why YOU should do it), but for the record, the winner in 2008 (a Moroccan) completed the race in 19 hours and 28 minutes – that’s 12.6 km per hour – Impressive!. The fastest British person, Ian Sharman who came 13th overall did it in 25 hours and 13 minutes – also impressive. On the other hand, entering the race as a walker is fine, too. A glance at some oth
