The Marathon des Sables runners are ready to begin their epic race
1,887 views · Published 6 April 2014 · 2:59 · Indexed 23 October 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
The runners have a look about them that smacks of a desire and an impatience to get going. Some are tinged with anxiety. It's the eve of the big day, the day when you get your bearings in the bivouac, where you discover your neighbours, some of whom are unknown but will often become friends as the week progresses. It's also the day for administrative checks and the final packing of bags.
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