Marathon Des Sables

Synopsis

After completing a full Ironman in 2023, Average Rob was faced with the question: "What's next?" The answer—one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. In this first episode, he embarks on the legendary Marathon des Sables, a grueling 250-kilometer race across the Sahara Desert, where athletes must endure scorching temperatures of up to 50º Celsius while carrying all their own supplies. With the help of an experienced team, he takes on this extreme test of resilience, pushing his limits like never before.

First Air Date: 2025-03-04

Last Air Date: 2025-06-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Average Rob

Top Cast

Average Rob as Self
Arno Van Impe as Self
Karel Sabbe as Self
Matthieu Bonne as Self
Tom Waes as Self
Fernanda Maciel as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Starting the Toughest Challenge of My Life (2025-03-04)

After completing a full Ironman in 2023, Average Rob was faced with the question: "What's next?" The answer—one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. In this first episode, he embarks on the legendary Marathon des Sables, a grueling 250-kilometer race across the Sahara Desert, where athletes must endure scorching temperatures of up to 50º Celsius while carrying all their own supplies. With the help of an experienced team, he takes on this extreme test of resilience, pushing his limits like never before.
Ep. 2: I Ran my First Trail Race to Prepare for Marathon Des Sables (2025-03-18)

In the second episode of their Marathon des Sables journey, Rob and Arno travelled to Gran Canaria for a training camp. It was the ideal location for them to test their limits and simulate the challenges they would encounter in the Sahara Desert. As an added bonus, Rob participated in his very first trail race during the iconic Transgrancanaria. His experience was a mix of both awful and amazing!
Ep. 3: Training for The Toughest Challenge of My Life: Marathon Des Sables (2025-04-02)

It’s happening! The Marathon des Sables is almost here! If you're reading this, there's a good chance Rob and Arno are out there running and sweating like pigs right now. So send prayers their way! In the third episode, they did crucial testing to calculate dehydration levels in desert-like conditions. They also headed to the beautiful landscapes of Limburg for one last training session with the goat, Karel Sabbe. Now, it’s all up to them. On met la patate!
Ep. 4: How I Survived The Toughest Footrace on Earth (2025-06-07)

Two brothers. 250km through the Sahara desert. No way back. In this documentary my brother and I enter the Sahara desert for the Marathon Des Sables Legendary, an impulsive decision that turns into a relentless battle against the heat, injuries and ourself. What follows is a physical and mental battle without filters or excuses. Along the way we meet inspiring individuals who also take on the battle with themselves on the hottest stage in the world.