Episode 235 of Talk Ultra and we speak with Katie (Catherine) Young who placed 6th lady and 1st Brit at the 2023 Marathon des Sables in 34h 21m 18s.

The 2023 Marathon des Sables will go down in the 37-year history of the race as a tough one. With second longest stage in the race history (90km), a tough course and excessive heat, 30% did not make it to the finish.

Katie Young from the UK, running her first stage race had an incredible run placing 6th woman and 1st Brit.

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Read more about the 2023 Marathon des Sables via the following links:

Marathon des Sables 2023 #MDS Summary

Marathon des Sables 2023 #MDS – Stage 1

Marathon des Sables 2023 #MDS Stage 2

Marathon des Sables 2023 #MDS Stage 3

Marathon des Sables 2023 #MDS – Stage 4

Marathon des Sables 2023 #MDS Stage 5

TRAINING CAMP

Are you planning on running Marathon des Sables or a similar race in 2024 or beyond? Why not join us in January for our LANZAROTE TRAINING CAMP which runs from the 11th to 18th. More information HERE.

Marathon des Sables 2024 #MDS – The New Features Discussed

2024 Marathon des Sables entries are due to open on June 30th. Moving forward, some changes will be made to the race. Read a summary of points HERE.

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