Thank you so much @stevebetter6752! It truly was an incredibly satisfying experience-months of hard work, dedication, and pushing through challenges all came together in the end. It’s a reminder that with the right mindset and preparation, you can achieve something extraordinary!
Fernando, you complete nutcase! Loved the video - great production. What about all that lovely geology in Morocco, I could not have made it through that race for looking at all the amazing rock formations. That's my excuse, anyway. best bit was that amazing steep dune slide where you passed everyone - truly epic. Nice one, my friend. Good luck in Norway!
Haha, thanks! The geology in Morocco was absolutely stunning. The rock formations were incredible, and I totally get what you mean-it was hard not to get distracted by the scenery. The steep dune slide was definitely a highlight for me too, so glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the good luck wishes for Norseman Xtri. Stay tuned for more adventures!
Hi Fernando what a lovely video. It was amazing meeting you at The Legendary Marathon Des Sables 38th. Thanks for remembering me your Indian friend Jang(Jangvir Lamba).Thanks for sharing that pic in the video, I have it now. God bless Brother - looking forward to see you again in some other tough race💐💐💐👍😊
Thank you, Jang, for your kind comments, and thank you for your friendship. I still remember my visits to your haima and the amazing stories we shared. I hope to see you again soon, my friend!
¡Muchas gracias @rickygarcia327! Me alegra mucho que te haya gustado el video. Fue una experiencia increíble y me encanta poder compartirla. Si te interesa, en este otro video vuelvo a hablar del Marathon des Sables con más detalles y consejos: th-cam.com/video/URHE_ylp_kE/w-d-xo.html. ¡Espero que te guste también! 😊
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope it inspires others to realize that anything is possible when there's a purpose behind it. More to come, so stay tuned! :)
Thank you so much @CHARKAOUIABDERRAHMANE! 💪 The Marathon des Sables was a true test of both mental and physical endurance. If you're interested in how the mind and body work together to conquer challenges, you’ll love my new video about the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. It dives deep into the same topic-how mental resilience and physical preparation can make the extraordinary possible. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/R9BoVgIpAXA/w-d-xo.html 🚀 Let me know what you think!
Thank you so much for watching @pvtrout! 🙌 I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you're interested in more details about the experience, I dive deeper into some aspects of the Marathon des Sables in this video: "Surviving 7 Days in the Sahara Desert!" th-cam.com/video/3qg3rRwcSHw/w-d-xo.html. 🌵🏃♂️ Let me know what you think!"
Thank you! Yes, it was quite the experience. The funny thing is that my first thought was, "Andrea-my wife will kill me." Then I thought, "If I say anything, they may pull me out." Only after those two thoughts did I start worrying that something might be wrong. 😅
Thank you Luis! I'm glad you found the content helpful. Best of luck with your training for MDS 2025-it's an incredible challenge! If you have any questions or need more insights as you prepare, feel free to reach out. Keep pushing your limits! BTW, here is my latest video with some tips for the race: th-cam.com/video/3qg3rRwcSHw/w-d-xo.html
Hi @not_that_Steve_Miller , Thank you so much for your kind words. That truly means a lot to me. I like to think he's watching and smiling, and it's a big source of strength for me during these challenges. If you'd like to see more, here's another video where I share additional insights and stories: th-cam.com/video/URHE_ylp_kE/w-d-xo.html. Your support means the world-thank you! 🙏
Hi @jackylee2182 Thank you so much for your kind words! Running downhill in the desert was definitely one of the most exhilarating moments of the race. For the Marathon des Sables, I used Salomon S/LAB ULTRA 3 shoes (link included). They were a game-changer for me, especially paired with WAA gaiters to keep the sand out. Here's a link www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/s-lab-ultra-3-li4598.html?srsltid=AfmBOopeAVk7nNSTBxoTUcHAprFKCD9MGIxZU6BDh2u98yCOqzzJ65S2ipg&gQT=2#color=77191&size=30496 to the shoes if you're interested! Thanks again for reaching out! Best, Fernando
Great question! Shoes were one of the most critical pieces of equipment for the race. I used the Salomon S/LAB ULTRA 3. To prepare, I went to a shoe repair store and had velcro stitched around them for the WAA gaiters to prevent sand from getting inside. This was definitely the right decision, as I barely had any blisters while others were struggling with huge blisters all over. www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/s-lab-ultra-3-li4598.html#color=77191
So so cool. Must be very satisfying. Hard work pays off.
Thank you so much @stevebetter6752! It truly was an incredibly satisfying experience-months of hard work, dedication, and pushing through challenges all came together in the end. It’s a reminder that with the right mindset and preparation, you can achieve something extraordinary!
amazing, well done. respect.
Thank you Ed!
Fernando, you complete nutcase! Loved the video - great production. What about all that lovely geology in Morocco, I could not have made it through that race for looking at all the amazing rock formations. That's my excuse, anyway. best bit was that amazing steep dune slide where you passed everyone - truly epic. Nice one, my friend. Good luck in Norway!
Haha, thanks! The geology in Morocco was absolutely stunning. The rock formations were incredible, and I totally get what you mean-it was hard not to get distracted by the scenery. The steep dune slide was definitely a highlight for me too, so glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the good luck wishes for Norseman Xtri. Stay tuned for more adventures!
Hi Fernando what a lovely video. It was amazing meeting you at The Legendary Marathon Des Sables 38th. Thanks for remembering me your Indian friend Jang(Jangvir Lamba).Thanks for sharing that pic in the video, I have it now. God bless Brother - looking forward to see you again in some other tough race💐💐💐👍😊
Thank you, Jang, for your kind comments, and thank you for your friendship. I still remember my visits to your haima and the amazing stories we shared. I hope to see you again soon, my friend!
Esta super chingon tu video gracias por compartir.
¡Muchas gracias @rickygarcia327! Me alegra mucho que te haya gustado el video. Fue una experiencia increíble y me encanta poder compartirla. Si te interesa, en este otro video vuelvo a hablar del Marathon des Sables con más detalles y consejos: th-cam.com/video/URHE_ylp_kE/w-d-xo.html. ¡Espero que te guste también! 😊
Is a great video, not only the journey…. Thansk for sharing lessons learned and equipment !!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope it inspires others to realize that anything is possible when there's a purpose behind it. More to come, so stay tuned! :)
wow ! pure human power , BOTH IN MIND AND BODY
Thank you so much @CHARKAOUIABDERRAHMANE! 💪 The Marathon des Sables was a true test of both mental and physical endurance. If you're interested in how the mind and body work together to conquer challenges, you’ll love my new video about the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. It dives deep into the same topic-how mental resilience and physical preparation can make the extraordinary possible. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/R9BoVgIpAXA/w-d-xo.html 🚀 Let me know what you think!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching @pvtrout! 🙌 I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you're interested in more details about the experience, I dive deeper into some aspects of the Marathon des Sables in this video: "Surviving 7 Days in the Sahara Desert!" th-cam.com/video/3qg3rRwcSHw/w-d-xo.html. 🌵🏃♂️ Let me know what you think!"
That's an amazing accomplishment! I'm glad your urine is back to normal!!!
Thank you! Yes, it was quite the experience. The funny thing is that my first thought was, "Andrea-my wife will kill me." Then I thought, "If I say anything, they may pull me out." Only after those two thoughts did I start worrying that something might be wrong. 😅
@@forevertri I believe Andrea would lol
Great content, thanks for the upload. Great insight to the race and the terrain! Racing MDS 2025 🙌. RIP Luis.
Thank you Luis! I'm glad you found the content helpful. Best of luck with your training for MDS 2025-it's an incredible challenge! If you have any questions or need more insights as you prepare, feel free to reach out. Keep pushing your limits! BTW, here is my latest video with some tips for the race: th-cam.com/video/3qg3rRwcSHw/w-d-xo.html
@@forevertrithank you - really appreciate it.
Good job Fernando, Congratulations.
Thank you, Jan for your kind words!
Great video man. I can Imagine your father being proud of your accomplishments up in heaven.
Hi @not_that_Steve_Miller , Thank you so much for your kind words. That truly means a lot to me. I like to think he's watching and smiling, and it's a big source of strength for me during these challenges. If you'd like to see more, here's another video where I share additional insights and stories: th-cam.com/video/URHE_ylp_kE/w-d-xo.html. Your support means the world-thank you! 🙏
what shoes were you wearing? SUPER AMAZING that you could run so well downhill!!
Hi @jackylee2182 Thank you so much for your kind words! Running downhill in the desert was definitely one of the most exhilarating moments of the race. For the Marathon des Sables, I used Salomon S/LAB ULTRA 3 shoes (link included). They were a game-changer for me, especially paired with WAA gaiters to keep the sand out. Here's a link www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/s-lab-ultra-3-li4598.html?srsltid=AfmBOopeAVk7nNSTBxoTUcHAprFKCD9MGIxZU6BDh2u98yCOqzzJ65S2ipg&gQT=2#color=77191&size=30496 to the shoes if you're interested! Thanks again for reaching out! Best, Fernando
What shoes did you use for this race???
Great question! Shoes were one of the most critical pieces of equipment for the race. I used the Salomon S/LAB ULTRA 3. To prepare, I went to a shoe repair store and had velcro stitched around them for the WAA gaiters to prevent sand from getting inside. This was definitely the right decision, as I barely had any blisters while others were struggling with huge blisters all over. www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/s-lab-ultra-3-li4598.html#color=77191