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It was during breakfast, the morning after completing the Marathon des Sables and whilst recovering in Ouarzazate's Berbere Palace, that discussions began as to what should come next. The Marathon des Sables was no longer recognised as the toughest footrace in the world, at least not by those on the ultra-endurance adventure racing circuit. The general consensus was that the true toughest ultra took place in the heart of the Amazon jungle, and it had a staggeringly high drop-out rate. The Jungle Marathon is probably the toughest multi-stage footrace in the world. The terrain and combination of heat and humidity make this event far more arduous than races held in desert environments. 'The Jungle Marathon: Ultra Endurance Running in the Heart of the Amazon', is the story of this epic adventure, told by exercise physiologist Mark Hines. It is about the training and preparation, the extreme physiological consequences of exercise in such a climate, and what it is to race in one of the world's most extraordinary and incredible environments.
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Part of the 'in extremis' book series, Mark uses his expertise as an exercise physiologist to describe, in fascinating detail, the details of training for, and competition in, the toughest multi-stage footrace in the world. There is an in-depth scientific review, focussing on hydration and exercise in hot and humid climates. An extensive appendix includes tips and suggestions for race clothing and equipment, as well as resources for where to obtain further information.
From the Author
The Jungle Marathon is probably not only the toughest multi-stage footrace in the world, but the most fun and enjoyable race too (for me, at least). The scenery changes second-by-second along the trail, as dense jungle foliage obscures what lies ahead. Turning a corner might bring one to a wide swamp crossing, a steep hill, a cool river, or a fallen tree to negotiate. The evenings are spent by a white sand beach, with a freshwater river extending for several kilometers to the opposite bank, looking more like a channel than a tributary to the Amazon river herself. Nights are spent in a hammock, falling asleep to the sounds of howler monkeys and cicadas. If I could choose only one multi-stage ultra to do again, then it would be the Jungle Marathon.
A really lovely book! The author is an endurance athlete who has done the race and he's a physiologist so his book offers a very informed perspective on the Jungle Marathon. He writes about his experience on the race both as someone who was a volunteer for support along the race on one year and who then trained and raced in the event the following year. It was quite personal and humourous as well. Very enjoyable and inspiring!
I found this book a great insight into the race, the organisation, the team behind it and the different people who competed in it. As Mark writes, it is not a guide on how to run it, its more advice relating to his own journey. Everyone is different and has different requirements. I just completed the race and would put myself in the "back of the group" placing. 100 or so people started the race and only 50 completed it. I found the race itself very painful and difficult but an awsome experience. Very strong atheletes went down on the first day, 2 of which ended up in a coma. The race is raw, but Mark's book is an awsome read and totally gets the race for what it is, its ethos and also the challenge that it represents and having read it a second time, can relate to it even more. Thanks Mark !
I started reading the "Jungle Marathon" after I had read Mark's book on his previous encounter with the Marathon Des Sables, and found myself in the thick of the action of his new journey very quickly. His style of writing, combining a journal style, showing his training and day-to-day living, with sections on nutrition, and physiological effects, is both entertaining and informative, so much so that at the end of the book I had signed up to the event myself. Bringing everyday humour and pain into the book, without over dramatising things, makes this book a very good and flowing read, that will entertain non-runners and runners of all abilities, whether looking for adventure themselves, or wanting to lose themselves in someone else's!
