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Lead Stories: Saturday, September 6, 2008

Ultra marathoners discuss epic run across Sahara Desert covering over 4000 miles in 111 days

Posted July 20th, 2007 at 10:11 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

“Achieving Success In Extreme Outdoor Sports Adventures”

Who: Ultra marathoners Charlie Engle and Ray Zahab (subject of the upcoming documentary Running the Sahara)

NOTE: Click here to listen to TheFinalSprint.com’s audio interview with Engle

What: Elite athletes Charlie Engle and Ray Zahab completed the equivalent of 2 marathons (55 miles) per day for 111 days straight covering six countries and over 4,000 miles across the Sahara Desert. The goal was to accomplish the impossible - to push themselves to the limit and learn about the people and places of the Sahara. The trip began in Senegal and ended at the Red Sea in Cairo Egypt. Engle and Zahab’s journey will be documented in the upcoming film Running the Sahara. Join Engle and Zahab during the Outdoor Retailer convention as they share their personal experiences from this remarkable journey and discuss how everyday enthusiasts can maximize endurance and incorporate technology like Magellan GPS to enhance their performance in extreme adventures.
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