Surviving a Heat Stroke: Ines Beernaert's Battle in the Desert

Ines Beernaert, a 16-year-old runner, shares her experience running the Marathon des Sables, a 250-kilometer ultra marathon across the Sahara desert. She was inspired by her father, who ran the Marathon des Sables in 2001. Ines set a goal to run the race at the age of 16 and raised £10,000 for the Make-A-Wish charity. The race required participants to be self-sufficient, carrying all their supplies except for water and the tent. Ines faced challenges such as extreme heat, sandy terrain, and blisters. Ines shares her experience running the Marathon des Sables. She discusses the physical and mental challenges she faced, including pain, discomfort, and sleep deprivation. Ines highlights the camaraderie among participants and the support she received from her fellow runners. She also recounts her heat stroke during the race and the immediate medical attention she received. Despite the difficulties, Ines expresses her gratitude for the experience and the lessons she learned. Ines also talks about the importance of mental strength and enjoying the journey, even when things don't go as planned. She shares her plans for the future, including focusing on shorter distances and eventually working her way up to ultramarathons. Ines emphasizes the importance of knowing your limits and learning from setbacks.
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Very inspiring. I’m sure you’ll be back for the MDS and have a great life of running 😊

[@TheAdventureJoggerPodcas-jp2rb]

She has such a great perspective and head on her shoulders