Marathon Des Sables

A gruelling endurance challenge made personal and surprisingly funny, with sweat, heat and stubborn determination.

Created by

Average Rob

Starring

Average Rob, Arno Van Impe, Karel Sabbe

Overview

After completing a full Ironman in 2023, Average Rob was faced with the question: "What's next?" The answer—one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. In this first episode, he embarks on the legendary Marathon des Sables, a grueling 250-kilometer race across the Sahara Desert, where athletes must endure scorching temperatures of up to 50º Celsius while carrying all their own supplies. With the help of an experienced team, he takes on this extreme test of resilience, pushing his limits like never before.

How it feels

Uplifting, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, ambition, friendship, healing

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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