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Dr. Genis Pieterse (PhD)
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13.3%
86.7%
0.0%
Female
Male
I prefer not to respond
What is your gender? Whatisyourgender?Whatisyourgender?Whatisyourgender?Whatisyourgender?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Female 13.3% 10
Male 86.7% 65
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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1.3%
33.3%
37.3%
24.0%
1.3%
1.3%
0.0%
1.3%
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 to 74
75 or older
I prefer not to respond
What is your age? Whatisyourage?Whatisyourage?Whatisyourage?Whatisyourage?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
18to24 1.3% 1
25to34 33.3% 25
35to44 37.3% 28
45to54 24.0% 18
55to64 1.3% 1
65to74 1.3% 1
75orolder 0.0% 0
Iprefernottorespond 1.3% 1
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40.0%
22.7%
12.0%
10.7%
2.7%
12.0%
0.0%
1 to 5 Years
6 to 10 Years
11 to 15 Years
16 to 20 Years
21 to 25 Years
26 plus Years
I prefer not to respond
How many years have you been actively running
distances longer than 8 km's (5 miles)?
HowmanyyearshaveyoubeenHowmanyyearshaveyoubeenHowmanyyearshaveyoubeenHowmanyyearshaveyoubeenactivelyrunningdistanceslongerthan8km's(5activelyrunningdistanceslongerthan8km's(5activelyrunningdistanceslongerthan8km's(5activelyrunningdistanceslongerthan8km's(5miles)?miles)?miles)?miles)?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
1to5Years 40.0% 30
6to10Years 22.7% 17
11to15Years 12.0% 9
16to20Years 10.7% 8
21to25Years 2.7% 226plusYears 12.0% 9
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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18.7%
78.7%
2.7%
0.0%
Yes
No
Yes, but did not complete the event
I prefer not to respond
Have you competed in a multi-stage, self
sufficiency race before?
HaveyoucompetedinamultiHaveyoucompetedinamultiHaveyoucompetedinamultiHaveyoucompetedinamulti----stage,selfsufficiencyracebefore?stage,selfsufficiencyracebefore?stage,selfsufficiencyracebefore?stage,selfsufficiencyracebefore?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 18.7% 14
No 78.7% 59
Yes,butdidnotcompletetheevent 2.7% 2
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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37.0%
61.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.4%
0.0%
Less than 1 Year
1 to 2 Years
2 to 3 Years
3 to 4 Years
4 to 5 Years
5 Years plus
I prefer not to respond
How long have you been training for the Marathon
des Sables?
HowlonghaveyoubeentrainingfortheMarathondesSables?HowlonghaveyoubeentrainingfortheMarathondesSables?HowlonghaveyoubeentrainingfortheMarathondesSables?HowlonghaveyoubeentrainingfortheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthan1Year 37.0% 27
1to2Years 61.6% 45
2to3Years 0.0% 0
3to4Years 0.0% 0
4to5Years 0.0% 05Yearsplus 1.4% 1
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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8.2%
23.3%
20.5%
19.2%
11.0%
6.8%
9.6%
1.4%
Less than 50km (31miles) per week
50km (31miles) to 60km
60km (38miles) to 70km (44miles)
70km (44miles) to 80km (50miles)
80km (50miles) to 90km (56miles)
90km (56miles) to 100km (63miles)
100km (63miles) plus per week
I prefer not to respond
What was / is your average weekly millage
between weeks 12 and 8 leading up to the
Marathon des Sables event?
Whatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks12and8leadingupWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks12and8leadingupWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks12and8leadingupWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks12and8leadinguptotheMarathondestotheMarathondestotheMarathondestotheMarathondesSablesevent?Sablesevent?Sablesevent?Sablesevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthan50km(31miles)perweek 8.2% 6
50km(31miles)to60km(38miles)perweek 23.3% 17
60km(38miles)to70km(44miles)perweek 20.5% 15
70km(44miles)to80km(50miles)perweek 19.2% 14
80km(50miles)to90km(56miles)perweek 11.0% 890km(56miles)to100km(63miles)perweek 6.8% 5
100km(63miles)plusperweek 9.6% 7
Iprefernottorespond 1.4% 1
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19.2%
15.1%
17.8%
9.6%
13.7%
6.8%
16.4%
1.4%
Less than 50km (31miles) per
50km (31miles) to 60km
60km (38miles) to 70km
70km (44miles) to 80km
80km (50miles) to 90km
90km (56miles) to 100km
100km (63miles) plus per week
I prefer not to respond
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
What was / is your average weekly millage
between weeks 8 and 4 leading up to the MdS
event?
Whatwas/isyouraverageWhatwas/isyouraverageWhatwas/isyouraverageWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks8and4leadinguptoweeklymillagebetweenweeks8and4leadinguptoweeklymillagebetweenweeks8and4leadinguptoweeklymillagebetweenweeks8and4leadinguptotheMdSevent?theMdSevent?theMdSevent?theMdSevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthan50km(31miles)perweek 19.2% 14
50km(31miles)to60km(38miles)perweek 15.1% 11
60km(38miles)to70km(44miles)perweek 17.8% 13
70km(44miles)to80km(50miles)perweek 9.6% 7
80km(50miles)to90km(56miles)perweek 13.7% 1090km(56miles)to100km(63miles)perweek 6.8% 5
100km(63miles)plusperweek 16.4% 12
Iprefernottorespond 1.4% 1
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37.0%
23.3%
12.3%
13.7%
1.4%
5.5%
5.5%
1.4%
Less than 50km (31miles) per week
50km (31miles) to 60km
60km (38miles) to 70km (44miles)
70km (44miles) to 80km (50miles)
80km (50miles) to 90km (56miles)
90km (56miles) to 100km (63miles)
100km (63miles) plus per week
I prefer not to respond
What was / is your average weekly millage
between weeks 4 and 1 leading up to the MdS
event?
Whatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks4and1leadinguptoWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks4and1leadinguptoWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks4and1leadinguptoWhatwas/isyouraverageweeklymillagebetweenweeks4and1leadinguptotheMdSevent?theMdSevent?theMdSevent?theMdSevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthan50km(31miles)perweek 37.0% 27
50km(31miles)to60km(38miles)perweek 23.3% 17
60km(38miles)to70km(44miles)perweek 12.3% 9
70km(44miles)to80km(50miles)perweek 13.7% 10
80km(50miles)to90km(56miles)perweek 1.4% 190km(56miles)to100km(63miles)perweek 5.5% 4
100km(63miles)plusperweek 5.5% 4
Iprefernottorespond 1.4% 1
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79.5%
19.2%
0.0%
1.4%
Yes
No
I don't know what cross-training is
I prefer not to respond
Do you do any cross-training? DoyoudoanycrossDoyoudoanycrossDoyoudoanycrossDoyoudoanycross----training?training?training?training?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 79.5% 58
No 19.2% 14
Idon'tknowwhatcross-trainingis 0.0% 0
Iprefernottorespond 1.4% 1
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32.7%
0.0%
59.6%
13.5%
17.3%
51.9%
13.5%
2
5.0%
11.5%
71.2%
38.5%
7.7%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
Swimming
DeepW
aterRunning
Cycling
(Spinningetc.)
IndoorRowing
StairClimbing
Walking
EllipticalTrainer
Yoga
Plyometrics
StrengthTraining
Stretching
Skiing
Iprefernottorespond
What activities are included in your cross
training? (Select as many as may be
applicable)
Whatactivitiesareincludedinyourcrosstraining?(SelectasmanyasmaybeWhatactivitiesareincludedinyourcrosstraining?(SelectasmanyasmaybeWhatactivitiesareincludedinyourcrosstraining?(SelectasmanyasmaybeWhatactivitiesareincludedinyourcrosstraining?(Selectasmanyasmaybeapplicable)applicable)applicable)applicable)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Swimming 32.7% 17
DeepWaterRunning 0.0% 0
Cycling(Spinningetc.) 59.6% 31
IndoorRowing 13.5% 7
StairClimbing 17.3% 9Walking 51.9% 27
EllipticalTrainer 13.5% 7
Yoga 25.0% 13
Plyometrics 11.5% 6
StrengthTraining 71.2% 37
Stretching 38.5% 20
Skiing 7.7% 4
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0.0%
0.0%
7.7%
16.9%
29.2%
40.0%
6.2%
0.0%
1 day per week
2 days per week
3 days per week
4 days per week
5 days per week
6 days per week
7 days per week
I prefer not to respond
How many days per week do you
train?
Howmanydaysperweekdoyoutrain?Howmanydaysperweekdoyoutrain?Howmanydaysperweekdoyoutrain?Howmanydaysperweekdoyoutrain?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
1dayperweek 0.0% 0
2daysperweek 0.0% 0
3daysperweek 7.7% 5
4daysperweek 16.9% 11
5daysperweek 29.2% 196daysperweek 40.0% 26
7daysperweek 6.2% 4
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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29.2%
32.3%
1.5%
0.0%
Yes
No
Maybe
Don't know what carbo-loading is
I prefer not to respond
Are you, or will you carbo-load prior to
participating in the Marathon des Sables?
Areyou,orwillyoucarboAreyou,orwillyoucarboAreyou,orwillyoucarboAreyou,orwillyoucarbo----loadpriortoparticipatingintheMarathondesSables?loadpriortoparticipatingintheMarathondesSables?loadpriortoparticipatingintheMarathondesSables?loadpriortoparticipatingintheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 36.9% 24
No 29.2% 19
Maybe 32.3% 21
Don'tknowwhatcarbo-loadingis 1.5% 1
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16.9%
10.8%
10.8%
7.7%
13.8%
1.5%
3.1%
3.1%
0.0%
0.0%
1.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Less than 14,000 kCal's
14,000 kCal's
15,000 kCal's
16,000 kCal's
17,000 kCal's
18,000 kCal's
19,000 kCal's
20,000 kCal's
21,000 kCal's
22,000 kCal's
23,000 kCal's
24,000 kCal's
25,000 kCal's
More than 25,000 kCal's
I prefer not to respond
How many Calories are you taking with on the
Marathon des Sables?
HowmanyCaloriesareyoutakingwithontheMarathondesSables?HowmanyCaloriesareyoutakingwithontheMarathondesSables?HowmanyCaloriesareyoutakingwithontheMarathondesSables?HowmanyCaloriesareyoutakingwithontheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthan14,000kCal's 30.8% 20
14,000kCal's 16.9% 11
15,000kCal's 10.8% 7
16,000kCal's 10.8% 7
17,000kCal's 7.7% 518,000kCal's 13.8% 9
19,000kCal's 1.5% 1
20,000kCal's 3.1% 2
21,000kCal's 3.1% 2
22,000kCal's 0.0% 0
23,000kCal's 0.0% 0
24,000kCal's 1.5% 1
25,000kCal's 0.0% 0Morethan25,000kCal's 0.0% 0
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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24.6%
73.8%
1.5%
Yes
No
I prefer not to respond
Have you sustained any serious bone, muscle or
tendon injuries during the three months leading
up to the Marathon des Sables?
Haveyousustainedanyseriousbone,muscleHaveyousustainedanyseriousbone,muscleHaveyousustainedanyseriousbone,muscleHaveyousustainedanyseriousbone,muscleortendoninjuriesduringthethreeortendoninjuriesduringthethreeortendoninjuriesduringthethreeortendoninjuriesduringthethreemonthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 24.6% 16
No 73.8% 48
Iprefernottorespond 1.5% 1
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36.9%
47.7%
13.8%
1.5%
0.0%
Excellent, no underlying issues
Good
Average, some minor underlying
issues
Bad, some major underlying issues
I prefer not to respond
What is the present condition of your physicalhealth?
WhatistheWhatistheWhatistheWhatisthepresentconditionofyourphysicalhealth?presentconditionofyourphysicalhealth?presentconditionofyourphysicalhealth?presentconditionofyourphysicalhealth?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Excellent,nounderlyingissues 36.9% 24
Good 47.7% 31
Average,someminorunderlyingissues 13.8% 9
Bad,somemajorunderlyingissues 1.5% 1
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12.3%
13.8%
13.8%
13.8%
9.2%
24.6%
6.2%
18.5%
13.8%
24.6%
6.2%
7.7%
1.5%
0.0%
27.7%
0.0% 5.0% 10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Achilles Tendinitis
Hamstring Issues
Plantar Fasciitis
Tibial bone strain, known as
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Stress Fracture
Calf Strain
Hip Pain
Lower Back Pain
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Headaches (more then 1 per week)
Morton's neuroma
I prefer not to respond
Do you, or have you suffered any of the following
running injuries during the six months leading up
to the Marathon des Sables?
Doyou,orhaveyousufferedanyofthefollowingrunninginjuriesduringthesixDoyou,orhaveyousufferedanyofthefollowingrunninginjuriesduringthesixDoyou,orhaveyousufferedanyofthefollowingrunninginjuriesduringthesixDoyou,orhaveyousufferedanyofthefollowingrunninginjuriesduringthesixmonthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Patellofemoralpainsyndrome(PFPS),knownasrunner'sknee
12.3% 8
AchillesTendinitis 13.8% 9
HamstringIssues 13.8% 9
PlantarFasciitis13.8% 9
Tibialbonestrain,knownasShinsplints 9.2% 6
IliotibialBandSyndrome(ITBS) 24.6% 16
StressFracture 6.2% 4
CalfStrain 18.5% 12
HipPain 13.8% 9
LowerBackPain 24.6% 16
ShoulderPain 6.2% 4
NeckPain 7.7% 5
Headaches(morethen1perweek) 1.5% 1
Morton'sneuroma 0.0% 0
Iprefernottorespond 27.7% 18
Otherissuesnotlisted 18
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16.9%
72.3%
10.8%
0.0%
Yes
No
Don't Know
I prefer not to respond
Are you blister prone? Areyoublisterprone?Areyoublisterprone?Areyoublisterprone?Areyoublisterprone?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 16.9% 11
No 72.3% 47
Don'tKnow 10.8% 7
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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18.2%
18.2%
36.4%
63.6%
9.1%
9.1%
0.0%
9.1%
Between toes
Under toes
On the top of toes
Ball of the foot
Below the heel
To the back of the heel
I prefer not to respond
Other (please specify)
What are the main areas where blisters develop? WhatWhatWhatWhatarethemainareaswhereblistersdevelop?arethemainareaswhereblistersdevelop?arethemainareaswhereblistersdevelop?arethemainareaswhereblistersdevelop?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Betweentoes 18.2% 2
Undertoes 18.2% 2
Onthetopoftoes 36.4% 4
Ballofthefoot 63.6% 7
Belowtheheel 9.1% 1Tothebackoftheheel 9.1% 1
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
Other(pleasespecify) 9.1% 1
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35.9%
54.7%
9.4%
0.0%
Yes
No
Don't Know
I prefer not to respond
Are you prone to losing toe nails? Areyoupronetolosingtoenails?Areyoupronetolosingtoenails?Areyoupronetolosingtoenails?Areyoupronetolosingtoenails?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 35.9% 23
No 54.7% 35
Don'tKnow 9.4% 6
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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59.4%
3.1%
37.5%
0.0%
On my own
In a group
A combination of the above (On my
own and in a group)
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Did you train on your own or in a group? Didyoutrainonyourownorinagroup?Didyoutrainonyourownorinagroup?Didyoutrainonyourownorinagroup?Didyoutrainonyourownorinagroup?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Onmyown 59.4% 38
Inagroup 3.1% 2
Acombinationoftheabove(Onmyownandinagroup)
37.5% 24
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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25.92
How many long runs did you do?
What was the longest run you did?
What is your average long run
distance?
Provide some information about your weekly longruns
Provide some information about your weekly long runs: In the three monthsProvide some information about your weekly long runs: In the three monthsProvide some information about your weekly long runs: In the three monthsProvide some information about your weekly long runs: In the three monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables...PleaseusethesameunitofmeasureleadinguptotheMarathondesSables...PleaseusethesameunitofmeasureleadinguptotheMarathondesSables...PleaseusethesameunitofmeasureleadinguptotheMarathondesSables...Pleaseusethesameunitofmeasureselectedinquestion1.selectedinquestion1.selectedinquestion1.selectedinquestion1.Ifyoudon'twishtorespondtothisquestionpleaseenterIfyoudon'twishtorespondtothisquestionpleaseenterIfyoudon'twishtorespondtothisquestionpleaseenterIfyoudon'twishtorespondtothisquestionpleaseenter0intheanswerfield(s).0intheanswerfield(s).0intheanswerfield(s).0intheanswerfield(s).
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Howmanylongrunsdidyoudo? 10.80 691 64
Whatwasthelongestrunyoudid? 49.64 3177 64
Whatisyouraveragelongrun
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4.7%
1.6%
6.3%
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Yes
No
Don't know what tapering is
Don't know if I am going to taper
I prefer not to respond
Have you, or do you plan to taper towards theMarathon des Sables event?
Haveyou,ordoyouplantotapertowardstheMarathondesSablesevent?Haveyou,ordoyouplantotapertowardstheMarathondesSablesevent?Haveyou,ordoyouplantotapertowardstheMarathondesSablesevent?Haveyou,ordoyouplantotapertowardstheMarathondesSablesevent?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 87.5% 56
No 4.7% 3
Don'tknowwhattaperingis 1.6% 1
Don'tknowifIamgoingtotaper 6.3% 4
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Yes
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Did you train with a weighted race pack during thethree months leading up to the Marathon des
Sables?
DidyoutrainwithaweightedracepackduringthethreemonthsleadinguptoDidyoutrainwithaweightedracepackduringthethreemonthsleadinguptoDidyoutrainwithaweightedracepackduringthethreemonthsleadinguptoDidyoutrainwithaweightedracepackduringthethreemonthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?theMarathondesSables?theMarathondesSables?theMarathondesSables?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 95.3% 61
No 4.7% 3
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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16.4%
41.0%
23.0%
11.5%
4.9%
3.3%
0.0%
0.0%
Once a week
Twice a week
Three times per week
Four times per week
Five times per week
Six times per week
Every day
I prefer not to respond
How often did you train with a weighted racepack?
Howoftendidyoutrainwithaweightedracepack?Howoftendidyoutrainwithaweightedracepack?Howoftendidyoutrainwithaweightedracepack?Howoftendidyoutrainwithaweightedracepack?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Onceaweek 16.4% 10
Twiceaweek 41.0% 25
Threetimesperweek 23.0% 14
Fourtimesperweek 11.5% 7
Fivetimesperweek 4.9% 3Sixtimesperweek 3.3% 2
Everyday 0.0% 0
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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6.7%
43.3%
26.7%
18.3%
3.3%
1.7%
0.0%
1kg to 4kg (2 to 9 pounds)
4kg to 6kg (9 to 13 pounds)
6kg to 8kg (13 to 18 pounds)
8kg to 10kg (18 to 22 pounds)
10kg to 12kg (22 to 27 pounds)
12kg plus (27 pounds plus)
I prefer not to respond
How much did your race pack weigh duringtraining?
Howmuchdidyourracepackweighduringtraining?Howmuchdidyourracepackweighduringtraining?Howmuchdidyourracepackweighduringtraining?Howmuchdidyourracepackweighduringtraining?
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1kgto4kg(2to9pounds) 6.7% 4
4kgto6kg(9to13pounds) 43.3% 26
6kgto8kg(13to18pounds) 26.7% 16
8kgto10kg(18to22pounds) 18.3% 11
10kgto12kg(22to27pounds) 3.3% 2
12kgplus(27poundsplus) 1.7% 1
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56.5%
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Yes
No
I prefer not to respond
Did you do any mental preparation for theMarathon des Sables?
DidyoudoanymentalpreparationfortheMarathondesSables?DidyoudoanymentalpreparationfortheMarathondesSables?DidyoudoanymentalpreparationfortheMarathondesSables?DidyoudoanymentalpreparationfortheMarathondesSables?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 43.5% 27
No 56.5% 35
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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43.5%
50.0%
6.5%
0.0%
Yes
No
Don't Know yet
I prefer not to respond
Will you be using a front pack as part of your racepack?
Willyoubeusingafrontpackaspartofyourracepack?Willyoubeusingafrontpackaspartofyourracepack?Willyoubeusingafrontpackaspartofyourracepack?Willyoubeusingafrontpackaspartofyourracepack?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 43.5% 27
No 50.0% 31
Don'tKnowyet 6.5% 4
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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54.8%
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72.6%
54.8%
3.2%
0.0%
Sand training
MdS Seminars
MdS Training Camps
Ultra-Marathons
Marathons
Non of the above
I prefer not to respond
Have you participated in any of the followingduring the 12 months leading up to the Marathon
des Sables? Select as many as may be relevant
Haveyouparticipatedinanyofthefollowingduringthe12monthsleadinguptoHaveyouparticipatedinanyofthefollowingduringthe12monthsleadinguptoHaveyouparticipatedinanyofthefollowingduringthe12monthsleadinguptoHaveyouparticipatedinanyofthefollowingduringthe12monthsleadinguptotheMarathondesSables?SelectasmanyasmaybetheMarathondesSables?SelectasmanyasmaybetheMarathondesSables?SelectasmanyasmaybetheMarathondesSables?Selectasmanyasmayberelevantrelevantrelevantrelevant
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Sandtraining 51.6% 32
MdSSeminars 54.8% 34
MdSTrainingCamps 6.5% 4
Ultra-Marathons 72.6% 45
Marathons54.8% 34
Nonoftheabove 3.2% 2
Iprefernottorespond 0.0% 0
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5.8%
30.8%
59.6%
0.0%
Hated every moment
It was just another run
Had a good time
Had a great time
Absolutely loved every moment
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How would you describe your personal experienceof the Marathon des Sables?
HowwouldyoudescribeyourpersonalexperienceoftheMarathondesSables?HowwouldyoudescribeyourpersonalexperienceoftheMarathondesSables?HowwouldyoudescribeyourpersonalexperienceoftheMarathondesSables?HowwouldyoudescribeyourpersonalexperienceoftheMarathondesSables?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Hatedeverymoment 3.8% 2
Itwasjustanotherrun 0.0% 0
Hadagoodtime 5.8% 3
Hadagreattime 30.8% 16
Absolutelylovedeverymoment 59.6% 31Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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Yes
No
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Were you satisfied with your own performanceduring the Marathon des Sables?
WereyousatisfiedwithyourownperformanceduringtheMarathondesWereyousatisfiedwithyourownperformanceduringtheMarathondesWereyousatisfiedwithyourownperformanceduringtheMarathondesWereyousatisfiedwithyourownperformanceduringtheMarathondesSables?Sables?Sables?Sables?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 78.8% 41
No 21.2% 11
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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0.0%
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5.8%
48.1%
44.2%
0.0%
Not Tough at all
Slightly tough
Tough
Very tough
Extremely tough
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How would you rate the Marathon des Sable froma tough perspective?
HowwouldyouratetheMarathondesSablefromatoughperspective?HowwouldyouratetheMarathondesSablefromatoughperspective?HowwouldyouratetheMarathondesSablefromatoughperspective?HowwouldyouratetheMarathondesSablefromatoughperspective?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
NotToughatall 0.0% 0
Slightlytough 1.9% 1
Tough 5.8% 3
Verytough 48.1% 25
Extremelytough 44.2% 23
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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23.1%
7.7%
1.9%44.2%
40.4%
17.3%
3.8%
13.5%
28.8%
1.9%
23.1%
17.3%
38.5%
3.8%
0.0%
Sleeping
Personal hygiene
Personal privacyDunes
Sandy Stretches
Stony Areas
River Beds
Dry Lakes
Jebels
Checkpoint Cut-offs
Carrying your race pack
Living on your race food
Daily temperatures
Nightly temperatures
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What element(s) of the Marathon des Sables did youfind particularly tough (you may chose more than
one).
Whatelement(s)oftheMarathondesSablesdidyoufindparticularlytoughWhatelement(s)oftheMarathondesSablesdidyoufindparticularlytoughWhatelement(s)oftheMarathondesSablesdidyoufindparticularlytoughWhatelement(s)oftheMarathondesSablesdidyoufindparticularlytough(youmaychosemorethanone).(youmaychosemorethanone).(youmaychosemorethanone).(youmaychosemorethanone).
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Sleeping 23.1% 12
Personalhygiene 7.7% 4
Personalprivacy 1.9% 1
Dunes 44.2% 23
SandyStretches 40.4% 21
StonyAreas 17.3% 9
RiverBeds 3.8% 2
DryLakes 13.5% 7
Jebels 28.8% 15
CheckpointCut-offs 1.9% 1
Carryingyourracepack 23.1% 12
Livingonyourracefood 17.3% 9
Dailytemperatures 38.5% 20
Nightlytemperatures 3.8% 2
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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76.9%
84.6%
86.5%
0.0%
The race itself
The extreme outdoor experience
The team spirit between the
participants
The fulfillment of completing a race
that is known as the world
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What aspect(s) of the Marathon des Sablesappealed to you? (you may choose more than
one).
Whataspect(s)oftheMarathondesSablesappealedtoyou?(youmaychooseWhataspect(s)oftheMarathondesSablesappealedtoyou?(youmaychooseWhataspect(s)oftheMarathondesSablesappealedtoyou?(youmaychooseWhataspect(s)oftheMarathondesSablesappealedtoyou?(youmaychoosemorethanone).morethanone).morethanone).morethanone).
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Theraceitself 67.3% 35
Theextremeoutdoorexperience 76.9% 40
Theteamspiritbetweentheparticipants 84.6% 44
Thefulfillmentofcompletingaracethatisknownastheworldtoughestfootrace
86.5% 45
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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75.0%
40.4%
63.5%
96.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Physical
Spiritual
Emotional
Mental
No impact at all
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Would you say that for you, participating in theMarathon des Sables had a positive impact on any
of the following? (you may choose more than one)
Wouldyousaythatforyou,participatingintheMarathondesSableshadaWouldyousaythatforyou,participatingintheMarathondesSableshadaWouldyousaythatforyou,participatingintheMarathondesSableshadaWouldyousaythatforyou,participatingintheMarathondesSableshadapositiveimpactonanyofthefollowing?(youmaychoosemorethanone)positiveimpactonanyofthefollowing?(youmaychoosemorethanone)positiveimpactonanyofthefollowing?(youmaychoosemorethanone)positiveimpactonanyofthefollowing?(youmaychoosemorethanone)
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Physical 75.0% 39
Spiritual 40.4% 21
Emotional 63.5% 33
Mental 96.2% 50
Noimpactatall 0.0% 0Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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65.4%
19.2%
15.4%
0.0%
Yes
No
Dont know
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If you had the chance, would you do the Marathondes Sables again?
Ifyouhadthechance,wouldyoudotheMarathondesSablesagain?Ifyouhadthechance,wouldyoudotheMarathondesSablesagain?Ifyouhadthechance,wouldyoudotheMarathondesSablesagain?Ifyouhadthechance,wouldyoudotheMarathondesSablesagain?
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ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 65.4% 34
No 19.2% 10
Dontknow 15.4% 8
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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55.8%
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0.0%
Yes
No
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Were you able to sleep through the night on mostnights of the Marathon des Sables?
WereyouabletosleepthroughthenightonmostnightsoftheMarathondesWereyouabletosleepthroughthenightonmostnightsoftheMarathondesWereyouabletosleepthroughthenightonmostnightsoftheMarathondesWereyouabletosleepthroughthenightonmostnightsoftheMarathondesSables?Sables?Sables?Sables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 55.8% 29
No 44.2% 23
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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82.7%
17.3%
0.0%
Yes
No
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Did you use a sleeping mat during the Marathondes Sables?
DidyouuseasleepingmatduringtheMarathondesSables?DidyouuseasleepingmatduringtheMarathondesSables?DidyouuseasleepingmatduringtheMarathondesSables?DidyouuseasleepingmatduringtheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 82.7% 43
No 17.3% 9
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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30.2%
69.8%
0.0%
Foam type
Air type
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What type of sleeping mat did you use? Whattypeofsleepingmatdidyouuse?Whattypeofsleepingmatdidyouuse?Whattypeofsleepingmatdidyouuse?Whattypeofsleepingmatdidyouuse?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Foamtype 30.2% 13
Airtype 69.8% 30
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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23.3%
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0.0%
Full body length
Half body length
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Was the sleeping mat? Wasthesleepingmat?Wasthesleepingmat?Wasthesleepingmat?Wasthesleepingmat?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Fullbodylength 23.3% 10
Halfbodylength 76.7% 33
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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88.4%
4.7%
7.0%
0.0%
Yes
No
Dont know
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Was taking the sleeping mat with of any benefitfor you?
Wastakingthesleepingmatwithofanybenefitforyou?Wastakingthesleepingmatwithofanybenefitforyou?Wastakingthesleepingmatwithofanybenefitforyou?Wastakingthesleepingmatwithofanybenefitforyou?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 88.4% 38
No 4.7% 2
Dontknow 7.0% 3
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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16.3%
76.7%
32.6%
27.9%
0.0%
2.3%
Price
Weight
Comfort
Recommendation
Dont know
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Why did you choose the particular sleeping mat?(you can select multiple options)
Whydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingmat?(youcanselectmultipleWhydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingmat?(youcanselectmultipleWhydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingmat?(youcanselectmultipleWhydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingmat?(youcanselectmultiple
options)options)options)options)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Price 16.3% 7
Weight 76.7% 33
Comfort 32.6% 14
Recommendation 27.9% 12
Dontknow 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 2.3% 1
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Yes
No
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Did you sleeping bag provide sufficient warmthduring the night?
Didyousleepingbagprovidesufficientwarmthduringthenight?Didyousleepingbagprovidesufficientwarmthduringthenight?Didyousleepingbagprovidesufficientwarmthduringthenight?Didyousleepingbagprovidesufficientwarmthduringthenight?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 94.2% 49
No 5.8% 3
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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15.4%
11.5%
34.6%
21.2%
17.3%
0.0%
-5 to 0 degree Celsius
0 degree Celsius
0 to +5 degree Celsius
+5 to +20 degree Celsius
I dont know what the comfort rating
of my bag is
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What was the comfort rating of the sleeping bagyou took on the Marathon des Sables? (choose the
closest temperature range selection to the
specification of your sleeping bag)
WhatwasthecomfortratingofthesleepingbagyoutookontheMarathondesWhatwasthecomfortratingofthesleepingbagyoutookontheMarathondesWhatwasthecomfortratingofthesleepingbagyoutookontheMarathondesWhatwasthecomfortratingofthesleepingbagyoutookontheMarathondes
Sables?(choosetheclosesttemperaturerangeSables?(choosetheclosesttemperaturerangeSables?(choosetheclosesttemperaturerangeSables?(choosetheclosesttemperaturerangeselectiontothespecificationofselectiontothespecificationofselectiontothespecificationofselectiontothespecificationofyoursleepingbag)yoursleepingbag)yoursleepingbag)yoursleepingbag)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
-5to0degreeCelsius 15.4% 8
0degreeCelsius 11.5% 6
0to+5degreeCelsius 34.6% 18
+5to+20degreeCelsius 21.2% 11
Idontknowwhatthecomfortratingofmybagis 17.3% 9Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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17.3%
44.2%
0.0%
0.0%
Price
Weight
Comfort
Recommendation
Dont know
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Why did you choose the particular sleeping bag?Whydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingbag?Whydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingbag?Whydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingbag?Whydidyouchoosetheparticularsleepingbag?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Price 15.4% 8
Weight 59.6% 31
Comfort 17.3% 9
Recommendation 44.2% 23
Dontknow 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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7.7%
26.9%
26.9%
7.7%
13.5%
7.7%
3.8%5.8%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
12,000 kCals
13,000 kCals
14,000 kCals
15,000 kCals
16,000 kCals
17,000 kCals
18,000 kCals19,000 kCals
20,000 kCals
20,000 plus kCals
Prefer not to respond to the
What was the final amount of Calories you startedthe Marathon des Sables with on stage one of the
race?
WhatwasthefinalamountofCaloriesyoustartedtheMarathondesSablesWhatwasthefinalamountofCaloriesyoustartedtheMarathondesSablesWhatwasthefinalamountofCaloriesyoustartedtheMarathondesSablesWhatwasthefinalamountofCaloriesyoustartedtheMarathondesSables
withonstagewithonstagewithonstagewithonstageoneoftherace?oneoftherace?oneoftherace?oneoftherace?
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12,000kCals 7.7% 4
13,000kCals 26.9% 14
14,000kCals 26.9% 14
15,000kCals 7.7% 4
16,000kCals 13.5% 7
17,000kCals 7.7% 418,000kCals 3.8% 2
19,000kCals 5.8% 3
20,000kCals 0.0% 0
20,000pluskCals 0.0% 0
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0.0% 0
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51.9%
48.1%
0.0%
Yes
No
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question
Did you eat all the food you started the race with? Didyoueatallthefoodyoustartedtheracewith?Didyoueatallthefoodyoustartedtheracewith?Didyoueatallthefoodyoustartedtheracewith?Didyoueatallthefoodyoustartedtheracewith?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 51.9% 27
No 48.1% 25
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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32.0%
36.0%
20.0%
8.0%
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
+/- 1,000 kCals
+/- 2,000 kCals
+/- 3,000 kCals
+/- 4,000 kCals
+/- 5,000 kCals
+/- 6,000 kCals
+/- 7,000 kCals
+/- 8,000 kCals
+/- 9,000 kCals
+/- 10,000 kCals
10,000 plus kCals
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
Roughly, how many kCals were left at the end ofthe race (or have you given away during the race)?
Roughly,howmanykCalswereleftattheendoftherace(orhaveyougivenRoughly,howmanykCalswereleftattheendoftherace(orhaveyougivenRoughly,howmanykCalswereleftattheendoftherace(orhaveyougivenRoughly,howmanykCalswereleftattheendoftherace(orhaveyougiven
awayduringtherace)?awayduringtherace)?awayduringtherace)?awayduringtherace)?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
+/-1,000kCals 32.0% 8
+/-2,000kCals 36.0% 9
+/-3,000kCals 20.0% 5
+/-4,000kCals 8.0% 2
+/-5,000kCals 0.0% 0
+/-6,000kCals 4.0% 1
+/-7,000kCals 0.0% 0
+/-8,000kCals 0.0% 0
+/-9,000kCals 0.0% 0
+/-10,000kCals 0.0% 0
10,000pluskCals 0.0% 0
Dontknow 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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63.5%
19.2%
17.3%
0.0%
0.0%
Sufficient food
Not enough food
Too much food
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Consider the number of food calories you took onthe Marathon des Sables, would you say that you
had taken:
ConsiderthenumberoffoodcaloriesyoutookontheMarathondesSables,ConsiderthenumberoffoodcaloriesyoutookontheMarathondesSables,ConsiderthenumberoffoodcaloriesyoutookontheMarathondesSables,ConsiderthenumberoffoodcaloriesyoutookontheMarathondesSables,
wouldyousaythatyouhadwouldyousaythatyouhadwouldyousaythatyouhadwouldyousaythatyouhadtaken:taken:taken:taken:
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Sufficientfood 63.5% 33
Notenoughfood 19.2% 10
Toomuchfood 17.3% 9
Dontknow 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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69.2%
21.2%
9.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Mostly the right type of food
Totally the right type of food
Mostly the wrong type of food
Totally the wrong type of food
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Consider the type of food you took on theMarathon des Sables, would you say that you had
taken:
ConsiderConsiderConsiderConsiderthetypeoffoodyoutookontheMarathondesSables,wouldyouthetypeoffoodyoutookontheMarathondesSables,wouldyouthetypeoffoodyoutookontheMarathondesSables,wouldyouthetypeoffoodyoutookontheMarathondesSables,wouldyou
saythatyouhadtaken:saythatyouhadtaken:saythatyouhadtaken:saythatyouhadtaken:
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Mostlytherighttypeoffood 69.2% 36
Totallytherighttypeoffood 21.2% 11
Mostlythewrongtypeoffood 9.6% 5
Totallythewrongtypeoffood 0.0% 0
Dontknow 0.0% 0
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5.8%
46.2%
0.0%
48.1%
0.0%
Over the counter foods bought from
your local supermarket
Specialist re-hydrated food bought
from an outdoor / expedition type
outlet
Specialist sport Powders and / or
Gels
A mixture of specialist and
supermarket foods
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Your race food consisted mostly of:
Yourracefoodconsistedmostlyof:Yourracefoodconsistedmostlyof:Yourracefoodconsistedmostlyof:Yourracefoodconsistedmostlyof:
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Overthecounterfoodsboughtfromyourlocalsupermarket
5.8% 3
Specialistre-hydratedfoodboughtfromanoutdoor/expeditiontypeoutlet
46.2% 24
SpecialistsportPowdersand/orGels 0.0% 0
Amixtureofspecialistandsupermarketfoods48.1% 25
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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65.4%
34.6%
0.0%
Yes
No
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question
Did you use a sports / energy type drink during theMarathon des Sables?
Didyouuseasports/energytypedrinkduringtheMarathondesSables?Didyouuseasports/energytypedrinkduringtheMarathondesSables?Didyouuseasports/energytypedrinkduringtheMarathondesSables?Didyouuseasports/energytypedrinkduringtheMarathondesSables?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 65.4% 34
No 34.6% 18
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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73.5%
44.1%
8.8%
2.9%
Throughout the day
At the end of the day
Before the start of each stage
Prefer not to respond to the
question
How did you use your sports / energy drink? (you
can select multiple options)
Howdidyouuseyoursports/energydrink?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)Howdidyouuseyoursports/energydrink?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)Howdidyouuseyoursports/energydrink?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)Howdidyouuseyoursports/energydrink?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Throughouttheday 73.5% 25
Attheendoftheday 44.1% 15
Beforethestartofeachstage 8.8% 3
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 2.9% 1
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56 | P a g e
1.9%
57.7%
40.4%
0.0%
0.0%
Less than what your body required
Just enough
More than what your body required
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Do you feel that the water provided during the
race was:
Doyoufeelthatthewaterprovidedduringtheracewas:Doyoufeelthatthewaterprovidedduringtheracewas:Doyoufeelthatthewaterprovidedduringtheracewas:Doyoufeelthatthewaterprovidedduringtheracewas:
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthanwhatyourbodyrequired 1.9% 1
Justenough 57.7% 30
Morethanwhatyourbodyrequired 40.4% 21
Dontknow 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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57 | P a g e
7.7%
92.3%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Did you take / request any additional water during
the event?
Didyoutake/requestanyadditionalDidyoutake/requestanyadditionalDidyoutake/requestanyadditionalDidyoutake/requestanyadditionalwaterduringtheevent?waterduringtheevent?waterduringtheevent?waterduringtheevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 7.7% 4
No 92.3% 48
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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0.0%
36.5%
36.5%
19.2%
5.8%
1.9%
0.0%
Less than 6kgs
Between 6 and 8kgs
Between 8 and 10kgs
Between 10 and 12kgs
Between 12 and 14kgs
More than 14kgs
Prefer not to respond to the
After repacking your race-pack on the day before
the race, what was the final weight that you
started stage one of the Marathon des Sables
with?
AfterrepackingyourraceAfterrepackingyourraceAfterrepackingyourraceAfterrepackingyourrace----packonthedaybeforetherace,packonthedaybeforetherace,packonthedaybeforetherace,packonthedaybeforetherace,whatwasthefinalwhatwasthefinalwhatwasthefinalwhatwasthefinalweightthatyoustartedstageoneoftheMarathondesSableswith?weightthatyoustartedstageoneoftheMarathondesSableswith?weightthatyoustartedstageoneoftheMarathondesSableswith?weightthatyoustartedstageoneoftheMarathondesSableswith?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Lessthan6kgs 0.0% 0
Between6and8kgs 36.5% 19
Between8and10kgs 36.5% 19
Between10and12kgs 19.2% 10
Between12and14kgs 5.8% 3
Morethan14kgs 1.9% 1Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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94.2%
5.8%
0.0%
0.0%
Yes
No
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
question
In your experience, was your particular race-pack
suited for the event?
Inyourexperience,wasyourparticularraceInyourexperience,wasyourparticularraceInyourexperience,wasyourparticularraceInyourexperience,wasyourparticularrace----packsuitedfortheevent?packsuitedfortheevent?packsuitedfortheevent?packsuitedfortheevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 94.2% 49
No 5.8% 3
Dontknow 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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44.2%
55.8%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Did you use a front pack? Didyouuseafrontpack?Didyouuseafrontpack?Didyouuseafrontpack?Didyouuseafrontpack?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 44.2% 23
No 55.8% 29
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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61 | P a g e
9.6%
34.6%
46.2%
63.5%
0.0%
0.0%
Price
Weight
Comfort
Recommendation
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Why did you choose the particular race-pack? (you
may select more than one option)
WhydidyouchoosetheparticularraceWhydidyouchoosetheparticularraceWhydidyouchoosetheparticularraceWhydidyouchoosetheparticularrace----pack?(youmayselectmorethanonepack?(youmayselectmorethanonepack?(youmayselectmorethanonepack?(youmayselectmorethanone
option)option)option)option)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Price 9.6% 5
Weight 34.6% 18
Comfort 46.2% 24
Recommendation 63.5% 33
Dontknow 0.0% 0
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62 | P a g e
96.2%
3.8%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Did you train with the race-pack you took on the
Marathon des Sables prior to the event?
DidyoutrainwiththeraceDidyoutrainwiththeraceDidyoutrainwiththeraceDidyoutrainwiththerace----packyoutookontheMarathondesSablespriortopackyoutookontheMarathondesSablespriortopackyoutookontheMarathondesSablespriortopackyoutookontheMarathondesSablespriorto
thethethetheevent?event?event?event?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 96.2% 50
No 3.8% 2
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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63 | P a g e
73.1%
23.1%
3.8%
0.0%
Yes
No
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
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Do you feel that your training prior to the
Marathon des Sables was sufficient?
DoyoufeelthatyourtrainingpriortotheMarathondesSableswasDoyoufeelthatyourtrainingpriortotheMarathondesSableswasDoyoufeelthatyourtrainingpriortotheMarathondesSableswasDoyoufeelthatyourtrainingpriortotheMarathondesSableswassufficient?sufficient?sufficient?sufficient?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 73.1% 38
No 23.1% 12
Dontknow 3.8% 2
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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34.6%
26.9%
3.8%
17.3%
36.5%
19.2%
0.0%
1.9%
3.8%
None
Increase my weekly millage
Increase my daily distances
Increase my long-run distances
Do more back-to-back long-runs
Add cross training such as
I over trained and will take it easier
Dont know
Prefer not to respond to the
In retrospect what changes would you make to
your training if you would do the Marathon des
Sables again? (you can select multiple options)
InretrospectwhatchangeswouldyoumaketoyourInretrospectwhatchangeswouldyoumaketoyourInretrospectwhatchangeswouldyoumaketoyourInretrospectwhatchangeswouldyoumaketoyourtrainingifyouwoulddothetrainingifyouwoulddothetrainingifyouwoulddothetrainingifyouwoulddothe
MarathondesSablesagain?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)MarathondesSablesagain?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)MarathondesSablesagain?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)MarathondesSablesagain?(youcanselectmultipleoptions)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
None 34.6% 18
Increasemyweeklymillage 26.9% 14
Increasemydailydistances 3.8% 2
Increasemylong-rundistances 17.3% 9
Domoreback-to-backlong-runs 36.5% 19
Addcrosstrainingsuchasswimming,gymand/orcycling
19.2% 10
Iovertrainedandwilltakeiteasiernexttimearound
0.0% 0
Dontknow 1.9% 1
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 3.8% 2
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65 | P a g e
23.1%
76.9%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Was there a moment, at any stage, during the race
that you felt like giving up?
Wasthereamoment,atanystage,duringtheracethatyoufeltlikegivingup?Wasthereamoment,atanystage,duringtheracethatyoufeltlikegivingup?Wasthereamoment,atanystage,duringtheracethatyoufeltlikegivingup?Wasthereamoment,atanystage,duringtheracethatyoufeltlikegivingup?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 23.1% 12
No 76.9% 40
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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66 | P a g e
53.8%
46.2%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
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Did you feel physically, emotionally and/or
mentally overwhelmed at times during the event?
Didyoufeelphysically,emotionallyand/ormentallyoverwhelmedattimesDidyoufeelphysically,emotionallyand/ormentallyoverwhelmedattimesDidyoufeelphysically,emotionallyand/ormentallyoverwhelmedattimesDidyoufeelphysically,emotionallyand/ormentallyoverwhelmedattimesduringtheevent?duringtheevent?duringtheevent?duringtheevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 53.8% 28
No 46.2% 24
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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67 | P a g e
71.2%
28.8%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
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Did you become emotional at any stage during the
event?
Didyoubecomeemotionalatanystageduringtheevent?Didyoubecomeemotionalatanystageduringtheevent?Didyoubecomeemotionalatanystageduringtheevent?Didyoubecomeemotionalatanystageduringtheevent?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 71.2% 37
No 28.8% 15
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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13.5%
16.2%
16.2%
48.6%
40.5%
0.0%
5.4%
45.9%
45.9%
0.0%
0.0%
Stage 1 Day 1 (37,2km
Stage 2 Day 2 (30,7km Jebel Stage)
Stage 3 Day 3 (38km Stage)
Stage 4 Day 4 (75,7km Long Stage)
Stage 5 Day 5 (42,2km Marathon
Stage 6 Day 7 (7,7km Charity
Rest Day
Upon completion of the race
Upon receiving an e-mail(s)
Cant remember
Prefer not to respond to the
During what stage(s) did you become emotional?
(you may select more than one option)
Duringwhatstage(s)didyoubecomeemotional?(youmayselectmorethanDuringwhatstage(s)didyoubecomeemotional?(youmayselectmorethanDuringwhatstage(s)didyoubecomeemotional?(youmayselectmorethanDuringwhatstage(s)didyoubecomeemotional?(youmayselectmorethanoneoption)oneoption)oneoption)oneoption)
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Stage1Day1(37,2kmAcclimatizationStage) 13.5% 5
Stage2Day2(30,7kmJebelStage) 16.2% 6
Stage3Day3(38kmStage) 16.2% 6
Stage4Day4(75,7kmLongStage) 48.6% 18
Stage5Day5(42,2kmMarathonStage) 40.5% 15
Stage6Day7(7,7kmCharityStage) 0.0% 0RestDay 5.4% 2
Uponcompletionoftherace 45.9% 17
Uponreceivingane-mail(s) 45.9% 17
Cantremember 0.0% 0
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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38.5%
61.5%
0.0%
Yes
No
Prefer not to respond to the
question
Did you hit an emotional low and/or depressed
state at any-time within the two weeks after the
event?
Didyouhitanemotionallowand/ordepressedstateatanyDidyouhitanemotionallowand/ordepressedstateatanyDidyouhitanemotionallowand/ordepressedstateatanyDidyouhitanemotionallowand/ordepressedstateatany----timewithinthetimewithinthetimewithinthetimewithinthe
twoweeksafterthetwoweeksafterthetwoweeksafterthetwoweeksaftertheevent?event?event?event?
AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 38.5% 20
No 61.5% 32
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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How important would you rate humor as a coping mechanism for yourselfHow important would you rate humor as a coping mechanism for yourselfHow important would you rate humor as a coping mechanism for yourselfHow important would you rate humor as a coping mechanism for yourself
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0.0%
7.7%
1.9%
57.7%
32.7%
0.0%
Not important at all
Somewhat important
Humor has no negative or positive
effect for me
Very important
Critically important
Prefer not to respond to the
question
How important would you rate humor as a coping
mechanism, for yourself, during the Marathon des
Sables?
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AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Notimportantatall 0.0% 0
Somewhatimportant 7.7% 4
Humorhasnonegativeorpositiveeffectforme 1.9% 1
Veryimportant 57.7% 30
Criticallyimportant 32.7% 17
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88.5%
11.5%
0.0%
Yes
No
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Did you develop blister on your feet during the
Marathon des Sables?
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AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Yes 88.5% 46
No 11.5% 6
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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26.1%
50.0%
23.9%
0.0%
Small blisters with no discomfort at
all, there is no impact on my ability
to run/walk
Medium blisters with moderate
discomfort and pain, although
painful at times my ability to
Large blisters resulting is intense
pain and discomfort, my ability to
run/walk is greatly impaired
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Grade the general severity of the blisters that you
developed.
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AnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsAnswerOptionsResponseResponseResponseResponsePercentPercentPercentPercent
ResponseResponseResponseResponseCountCountCountCount
Smallblisterswithnodiscomfortatall,thereisnoimpactonmyabilitytorun/walk
26.1% 12
Mediumblisterswithmoderatediscomfortandpain,althoughpainfulattimesmyabilitytorun/walkisnotreallyimpaired
50.0% 23
Largeblistersresultingisintensepainand
discomfort,myabilitytorun/walkisgreatlyimpaired
23.9% 11
Prefernottorespondtothequestion 0.0% 0
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