Well what a experience to complete day 1 of toughest challenges of a lifetime. The day started with very cold conditions and a major sand storm prior to the start at 9am. With helicopters buzzing overhead and music blasting out all 801 competitors were ready to go. With the distance ahead and the 15kg back pack on my shoulders I have chosen to start conservatively and will be taking the first few days relatively easy so as to preserve my feet and go the distance. The course is really tough hitting with sand dunes only 1.5 km in to the day, these then lasting the next 14km. The sand dunes sure did make the journey more of a challenge and it was great to finally reach 1st check point feeling in good shape though suffering on the shoulders from the weight of the pack. I managed to soldier on through to the next check point on flat rocky ground prior to then heading through to the Day 1 Base Camp over another 5km of sand dunes to finish in 8hrs. Tired and sore shoulders with chafing. Bring on Day 2 in the Sahara!
Stage 1
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