Marathon des Sables Coaching with Nathan Flear
High-performance coaching for one of the toughest races on Earth.
The Marathon des Sables (MdS) is more than a race, it’s an expedition.
250 kilometers over six brutal days in the Sahara Desert, carrying everything you need on your back. It’s a test of physical endurance, mental toughness, and meticulous preparation.
Most people train to survive it.
I’ll train you to master it.
Why Work With Me?
I’m Nathan Flear, an elite ultra-distance runner, performance coach, and mindset specialist.
I’ve coached multiple MdS athletes.
I’ve also spent hundreds of hours training in the Egyptian desert with local Bedouin and desert runners, testing gear, refining hydration strategies, and adapting to extreme heat and terrain.
My MdS coaching combines real desert experience, elite-level performance training, and psychological resilience to prepare you for the realities of this extraordinary challenge.
What You Get in the £1997 MdS Coaching Package
Tailored Weekly Training Plan – Individualised and adapted weekly for your fitness, schedule, and terrain access.
Heat Acclimation Protocols – Tried-and-tested strategies to prepare you for 40+ degree days, whether you’re training in the UK or abroad.
Kit & Gear Consultation – In-depth guidance on every item in your pack, so you carry what works, and nothing more. Includes shoe advice, gaiters, foot care, and mandatory kit checklist.
Race Fuel & Hydration Strategy – Calorie planning, daily fuelling protocols, and hydration routines tailored to your body’s needs in desert conditions.
Mindset Coaching & Mental Conditioning – Build desert-level resilience using unshakeable principles. Tactics to manage pain, fear, and fatigue across all stages.
Pre-Race Strategy Session – A one-on-one deep dive into pacing, managing the long stage, sleep strategy, mental checkpoints, and final race-week logistics.
Unlimited Phone & Message Support – Direct access for check-ins, questions, gear feedback, and race-day problem solving.
Optional Add-On: In-person Desert Simulation Weekend – (Optional for UK or EU-based clients) – Pack running, heat work, nutrition testing, and mindset prep in a controlled desert-like environment.
Is This Coaching for You?
This is high-level coaching for driven individuals who want to arrive at the start line of the Marathon des Sables fully prepared, not just fit enough to survive.
You might be a seasoned athlete, an executive craving the ultimate test, or someone crossing off a major life goal. If you’re serious about doing this right, you’re in the right place.
Apply for Coaching
I only take on a limited number of MdS clients per year to ensure close support and world-class delivery.
To apply, fill out the short form below or email at nathan@nathanflear.co.uk. If we’re a good fit, I’ll be in touch to schedule a consultation.
