Marathon Des Sables

Marathon Des Sables

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.

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Created By

Average Rob

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Marathon Des Sables

First Air Date

March 4, 2025

Last Air Date

March 18, 2025

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

Dutch, English, French

Production Companies

Networks

Training for The Toughest Challenge of My Life: Marathon Des Sables
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Training for The Toughest Challenge of My Life: Marathon Des Sables

It’s happening! The Marathon des Sables is almost here! If you're reading this, there's a good chance Rob and Arno are out there running and sweating like pigs right now. So send prayers their way! In the third episode, they did crucial testing to calculate dehydration levels in desert-like conditions. They also headed to the beautiful landscapes of Limburg for one last training session with the goat, Karel Sabbe. Now, it’s all up to them. On met la patate!

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