Oliver Steeds - Day one - Marathon Des Sables

Let’s start at the end.

I finished in the bottom 5% taking 7 hours. The Morrocans that won finished in less than two. this tells you two things... firstly that there are many bionic freaks taking part : I am working on a theory that these people are genetically modified and that once a year this breed of cyborgs meet in the desert : more on that theory as the desert fries my brain: and secondly, my state: I finished today!! That was all that I wanted: the injury to my calf is already causingsignificant pain and the lack of training caused by the injury is already taking its toll: its going to be one step at a time: tomorrow is Monday and tomorrow they treat us to a 38km day: today was a mere 30::: the heat is already cooking the spirits and remind me why humans do not live here: the question why has already reared its ugly head::: and no answers have yet been found: ***

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One more thing::: I have my first blister that I have named Louise as a reminder why I am doing this: every blister afterwards will be named after oneof my incredible sponsors::: you all give this horror so much worth.

I give you one word of advice: stay at home and don’t do this::: I will not be leaving home after this for some time: and its only Day One::: if there is a God I’m hoping to talk to him tomorrow