From out of shape in 2017 to ultramarathons up to 100 miles — this is the journey to the Sahara. The Masterplan – A Journey to MDS follows David Hill as he prepares for the legendary Marathon des Sables, the world’s toughest footrace: 250km across the Sahara Desert over six brutal days. This isn’t just a running podcast. It’s a story about identity, resilience, and rewriting the limits you once believed were fixed. Across the series you’ll find: • Honest reflections on endurance training • Conversations with ultrarunners, mindset coaches, and everyday athletes • Lessons from marathons, ultras, and life beyond the start line • The mental...
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The Masterplan Podcast - Episode 3
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The Masterplan Podcast Episode 2
In this episode of The Masterplan – A Journey to Marathon des Sables, Dave Hill sits down with James Frost, founder of Flaming Phoenix, to dive deep into one of the most critical a…
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Episode 1 – From Out of Shape to the Sahara
Episode 1 – From Out of Shape to the SaharaIn this first episode of The Masterplan – A Journey to MDS, David Hill sits down with Chris Morley of Shure to unpack the full story behi…
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The Masterplan Podcast Trailer
Tomorrow, the journey begins.In 2017, I couldn’t run a mile.Now, I’m preparing to take on the Marathon des Sables — 250 kilometres across the Sahara Desert.The Masterplan – A Journ…