A massive shout out and very well done to our very own Tracey Murphy who completed the Marathon Des Sables at the weekend. Tracey finished the 6 day, 151 mile race in 204th position overall, and 12th female. Described as the toughest footrace on earth, competitors have to carry everything they will need for the duration (except tent) on their backs. Mid day temperatures reach 120°F and the running or walking is on uneven rocky, stony ground as well as 15-20% of the distance being in sand dunes! Tracey was raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease charity.
You may also like
In an attempt to re-discover my race legs I took a break from the usual Sunday morning marathon training and headed north […]
Everyone at Bellahouston Road Runners who knew Russell is devastated to hear of his passing. Russell was a much loved member of […]
Report from Lucy. The good thing about this race was the fine and early start, 9am. Last time I ran Belfast(in 2003) […]
Eight of our members travelled to Stirlingshire, to the lovely wee village of Buchlyvie on Saturday 24th January 2026, for the annual […]