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The Guardian - UK
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Tom Day

Marathon des Sables – in pictures

Marathon des Sables: Resting en route
Competitors take a break in the harsh terrain of the Sahara with temperatures over 100 degrees fahrenheit Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Supplies
Runners carry all their supplies, including card games and sun block Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Sleeping accommodation
The tents where the runners sleep at night Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Finishers
Exhausted – and elated Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Finishing line
Runners approach the finish line Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Resting
The competitors in the Marathon des Sables – one of the toughest races on earth Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Bandaged feet
Sore feet after completing the marathon
Photograph: Tom Day
Marathon des Sables: Medal for finishing
Tom's medal for finishing the 2013 race
Photograph: Tom Day
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