"Des Linden's transition from the Boston Marathon to the Marathon des Sables marks a significant shift in her running career, moving from road racing to a grueling desert ultramarathon. This change reflects her desire to explore new challenges after 18 years focused on marathoning."
"The Marathon des Sables is a self-sufficient race where competitors must carry all their food and gear, with only water and shelter provided by the organizers. This adds a unique layer of difficulty compared to traditional marathons."
Des Linden, a two-time Olympic marathoner, will not compete in the Boston Marathon this April but will instead participate in the 2026 Marathon des Sables. This week-long stage race in Morocco involves running 155 miles across the Sahara Desert, requiring competitors to carry their own food and supplies. At 43, Linden is shifting from road racing to trail and ultrarunning after retiring from professional marathoning. The Marathon des Sables features six stages, with distances ranging from 13 to 51 miles, emphasizing self-sufficiency and endurance.
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