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Running · David Hill

The Masterplan Podcast

by David Hill

From out of shape in 2017 to ultramarathons up to 100 miles — this is the journey to the Sahara. The Masterplan – A Journey to MDS follows David Hill as he prepares for the legendary Marathon des Sables, the world’s toughest footrace: 250km across the Sahara Desert over six brutal days. This isn’t just a running podcast. It’s a story about identity, resilience, and rewriting the limits you once believed were fixed. Across the series you’ll find: • Honest reflections on endurance training • Conversations with ultrarunners, mindset coaches, and everyday athletes • Lessons from marathons, ultras, and life beyond the start line • The mental and physical preparation for extreme challenges Whether you’re training for your first 10K, a marathon, an ultramarathon, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself — this podcast is about building your own masterplan. 🏜️ Marathon des Sables training journey 🏃‍♂️ Ultramarathon mindset & resilience 🎙️ Real conversations. Real struggle. Real growth. Subscribe and follow the journey — because every step is part of The Masterplan.

Latest episodes

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The Masterplan Podcast - Episode 3

This week’s episode is a collaboration between The Masterplan – A Journey to MDS and the This Mumma Runs Podcast. We sat down to talk about all things running and ultras

Mar 11
52 min

The Masterplan Podcast Episode 2

In this episode of The Masterplan – A Journey to Marathon des Sables, Dave Hill sits down with James Frost, founder of Flaming Phoenix, to dive deep into one of the most

Mar 4
1 h 01 min

Episode 1 – From Out of Shape to the Sahara

Episode 1 – From Out of Shape to the Sahara In this first episode of The Masterplan – A Journey to MDS, David Hill sits down with Chris Morley of Shure to unpack the ful

Feb 26
45 min

The Masterplan Podcast Trailer

Tomorrow, the journey begins. In 2017, I couldn’t run a mile. Now, I’m preparing to take on the Marathon des Sables — 250 kilometres across the Sahara Desert. The Mast

Feb 25
5 min

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