Following the 75.5km stage and close to 19 hours through the Sahara it was great to get some much needed rest. There was a feeling of exhiliration and pride in completing the long day. Having made the last 29km through the night and suffering mentally and physically there was now a little time to reflect on the incredible achievement.
Further competitors continue to arrive throughout the day with each person stumbling into camp all being congratulated on the super effort. There were still people arriivng right up to the 36 hour cut off with some amazingly courageous efforts from those suffering from injuries.
I actually managed to use the water rations to take some time out for a shower in the desert to clean up and cool down in the afternoon sun. There was a moment today where I really appreciated that the Marathon des Sables was actually the 'toughest footrace on earth'. At this stage I started to contemplate returning the the Sahara to take on the adventure once again ... WOW!
Now with the marathon day and final day ahead it feels like the worst is now behind me and I am determined to make it through the final two days by picking up the pace.
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