15/04/2026
A huge congratulations to my patient on completing the Marathon des Sables in Morocco 🇲🇦 often called the “toughest footrace on earth” for good reason!!! It was so lovely to catch up and hear all about his incredible race just a few days after arriving back home 🤩
This is a multi-day ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert, covering roughly 250km over six stages, with self-sufficiency, extreme heat, sandstorms and endless sand dunes all part of the challenge. It’s as much a mental test as it is physical test and finishing it is an incredible achievement in itself 🙌🏼
To come through that with only a few well-earned blisters is seriously impressive, and highlights just how important proper foot care and podiatry are in endurance events. Looking after your feet isn’t just a luxury at this level, it’s essential!!
And of course, the finisher’s jumper (isn’t it gorgeous!!) Totally earned and very well deserved 🔥
An outstanding accomplishment and a real reflection of resilience, preparation, and mindset, truly inspiring 👏