Two punishing days in the barren expanse of the Sahara desert, up and over vast shifting dunes, and all under the unceasing weight of 35°C heat is what awaited runners taking on the Ultra 4 Veterans ultra marathon.
Among them was Harry Mackarness, a former British Army officer who spoke to BFBS Forces News on completion of this merciless event – 100km in one of the most inhospitable regions on earth.
What are some of the reasons military veterans take on the most extreme of challenges?
Now a content creator, you can find Harry on all socials at @resurgent_harry
More: https://www.forcesnews.com/veterans/endurance-extremes-former-army-officer-conquers-100km-race-across-sahara
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