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EDITO
There's nothing better than pushing back the limits you
thought you had, because frankly the greatest battles
are those you win over yourself. Lovers of sport and long-distance
runners in particular know this feeling only too well.
Repeated training sessions can be tough and you certainly
don't always feel like getting up and leaving the house,
but every time you resist that lazy tendency, you come
back euphoric.
On a race like the DESERT CUP Jordan Telecom, each extra
step takes you nearer to getting this sense of satisfaction.
And surpassing your limits is much more than just physical:
it's not that rare to see a struggling competitor nevertheless
find the necessary energy to help boost the morale of
a fellow runner on the verge of dropping out the race.
You see your fellow companion not as an adversary but
an equal who's suffering.
You end up respecting the person all the more because
you know only too well the value of his/her efforts. In
short it means that in discovering yourself you discover
others and from those enriching encounters comes tolerance,
understanding and fraternity. In a few days' time, participants
in the DESERT CUP 2002 Jordan Telecom, will be taking
up one real challenge.
From wherever they come and whatever is driving them,
you have to recognise and praise their
determination. For those of you concerned, this Sahara
News contains important practical information to help
you enjoy the adventure to the full.
Concerning the 18th edition of the MARATHON DES SABLES,
there's already a high level of enthusiasm, not to say
passion, for the race. Whilst some will be celebrating
their 16th participation, others say they'll finally be
realising a dream they've had for a few years now. Walkers
or runners, women or men, individuals or teams, people
are anxious to enrol from all continents.
In both races, people from all walks of life and with
all imaginable differences come together and cohabit in
perfect peace. So why shouldn't we hope of serving as
an example for the rest of the world....
Good luck with the training and we'll be in touch soon.
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TIMING DESERT CUP
Next edition 3 - 09 november 2002 |
THROUGH RESPECT FOR OUR SPONSORS
During your stay in Jordan, promoting
races held outside of France through the distribution of brochures
or other means of communication is strictly forbidden. Any such
competitors will be penalised (See ART. 9).
DISTRESS FLARES
Since there are no orientation
problems up to CP9 and in order not to unnecessarily encumber competitors,
it has been decided to hand out distress flares only once CP9 is
reached (Km 109).
EQUALITY OF TREATMENT
Since everyone should be competing
in the same running conditions, all competitors are required to
be at the bivouac for dinner and to sleep on Monday 4 November,
failing which they will be disqualified.
TRANSFER
As the race does not begin from
the bivouac itself, a short bus transfer will be organised at 07H30.
You must therefore be ready a little before in order not to hold
up the start of the race scheduled at 8h30.
TV and print media coverage will be ensured by
the international press and broadcast after the race.
TV present during the race :
TV5, Eurosport, REDE GLOBO TV (Brazil),
BANDEIRANTES TV (Brazil) ; Jordan TV, France 3 (to be confirmed)
Print Press, radio and web :
VSD (F), Jogging International
(F), CBNews (F); Les Echos (F) ; AFP (F & World), Chants des
pistes (F), Le Matin du Sahara (Mor); Jordanian print media (Jordan
Times ; Al Rai, El Douztour; Star; Reuters) ; La Corsa (I) ;darbaroud.com
(World) ; Vanguardia (Sp).
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TIMING MARATHON DES SABLES
Next edition 04 - 14 april 2003 |
To get registered, your reservation dossier
absolutely must include all the
following :
- the reservation form duly completed
- the information sheet, dated and signed
- a deposit of 610 €
- photocopy of valid passport (with date of issue)
- a security deposit cheque 185 € which will not be cashed
other than in the event of penalties or dropping out.
- 3 passport-sized photos (with name of competitor on the back)
Any incomplete dossiers
will be rejected
and returned to you
so don't forget anything and get your passports renewed !
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ATLANTIDE ORGANISATION Internationale
BP 98 - 10003 TROYES Cedex - FRANCE
Tél. : (33) 03 25 76 57 77 / Fax : (33) 03 25 76 87
75
E-Mail : aoi@darbaroud.com
- WEB : http://www.darbaroud.com
Sahara News n° 60 realized by CIMBALY International
Pépé and Marie - Webmaster : Cimbaly
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BREEZE
Desert
Cup
NO
PHOTOGRAPHER
There will not be a special "competitors' photographer"
on the DESERT CUP . Photo-lovers should therefore bring
along their own cameras.
MOBILE
Portable phones function in many places during the race.
Ask your provider for international coverage and remember
to come with charged batteries as it will impossible
to recharge them on the race route.
4 CONTINENTS
20 nationalities will be present for the start of the
DESERT CUP 2002 Jordan Telecom : Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Denmark; France, Germany, Great-Britain (England and
Wales), Hungary, India, Ireland, Iraq, Italy, Jordan,
Lebanon, Morocco, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands,
USA. .
TEAM RACING
Los Esberits : J.P POIDEVIN (F) and M. GOYARD (F) have
already done it in one direction and are curious to
see what it'll be like the other way around. After a
good MDS, teammate Elisabeth MARQUE (F) feels like a
new
challenge.
Team DAR : This Danish
team are experienced in adventure races. M. GRANUEN
and Danna CORKE will be encountering the desert for
the first time whilst S.L. SOERENSEN took part in last
year's Jordan race.
Eurosport : C. GINTER
(F) and F. CRESCI (F) have 30 MDS between them. As for
the Desert Cup, they've got used to being up at the
front. Teammate Sylvie CADIERNO (F), with several MDS
under her belt, also has the ability to do well.
VSD : Marielle COUDER
PERRET (F) is joining a solid team. After a super 5th
place on the 17th MDS, D. NUGRE (F) could well create
a few surprises and as for S. RAUX (F), his experience
in adventure races and trails should allow him to finish
well.
Soja Sun : Under the same
name, P. RENAULT (F) and D. LE MAUFF (F) were members
of the winning team in 2001. This time they'll be backed
up by Sylvie SENEGAS (F), a fan of long distance running.
Jordan Team 1 : S. AL
AQRA (2nd last year), M. AL SWITTI (11th in 2001) and
Lama HATTAB (9th woman last year) are in with a chance
of winning. 3rd team last year, they're clearly out
to do even better.
Jordan Team 2 : Twin sister
of Lama, Dima HATTAB (JRD) will be joining O. FAURE
(F) and H. AZAWI (IRAQ). They're running for peace throughout
the world and particularly in the Middle East.
Jordan Team 3 : Miss Rawan
MUSA (JRD) is the youngest competitor in the race. Along
with A. AL DAISAT (JRD) they both finished the race
in 2001 and will be joined this year by A. SABBAH (JRD).
3D : Laira CAMPELLO is
the female member of this Brazilian team from Sao Paulo.
She's joined by V. MICELI et R.VALLS MARTIN
Marathon
des Sables
WATER FOR THE DESERT
For the sixth time,
Gilles Flamant (F) is inviting competitors on the MARATHON
DES SABLES to help raise funds to buy a solar pump.
Capable of pumping around 20m3/day, these wells meet
the needs of around 3,000 people and their livestock.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT BY BUYING CUBIC METRES OF SOLAR
WATER
Each m3 costs a symbolic 2 Euros meaning everyone can
afford to participate in this project. In conjunction
with AOI and the Moroccan Regional Water Board, the
pump will be installed close to the next MDS route.
For further information on how to participate in the
operation: check the web-site http://bleu-sable.imp.cnrs.fr
ITINERARY
The MDS race route
changes each year and is held secret until the competitors
arrive in Morocco. The organisers strive to mix stunning
scenery and challenging terrain, always keeping in mind
the safety of participants.
From
now on, surfers can find the route map, road book and
list of competitors on the site. From 05 to
07 November, press reviews, interviews and photos will
enable you to follow the course. Considering the characteristics
inherent in a non-stop race, there will be no telephone,
fax and email service for competitors.
It is therefore pointless
sending EMAILS which have no chance of reaching their
destinations.
"Provisional" rankings of the first 10 runners
from 06 November. "Provisional" final rankings
from 07 November.
When the race is finished, photos and press cuttings
will be put onto the site as and when they are published.
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