Runner's Weekend Morocco - Race 2 Adventure - kofuzi

This is a quick summary of Runner’s Weekend Morocco – Race 2 Adventure from kofuzi. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workouts today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key points & take‑aways

• The trip strings together five signature races: a 5 km beach sand run, a 4‑mile hilly run in Agafay, a 4‑mile mountain climb in Imlil, a scenic sunset desert run, and a night‑run through the dunes.
• Running on sand and steep grades builds leg strength and stabiliser muscles; the host’s strategy is to push hard downhill, recover on the up‑hills.
• Hydration and nutrition are crucial on windy, windy coastal routes and high‑altitude mountain legs – carry water, electrolytes and a quick‑fuel snack.
• Night runs in the desert benefit from a headlamp and bright‑colored shoes for visibility on soft dunes.
• Practical tip: start each race with a short warm‑up, then pace yourself on the sand (≈ 10 min / mile) and let the wind dictate effort on the beach.

Workout example you can copy

1. Beach Sand 5 km (Race 1) – Run 0.75 mi (1.2 km) at an easy effort to warm‑up, then 5 km on soft sand into the wind, aiming for ~10 min / mile. Keep arms relaxed and use a slight forward lean to combat headwind.
2. Hill‑repeat in Agafay (Race 2) – 4 mi total: 3 × (400 m uphill @ ~9 min / mi, 200 m easy downhill), then finish easy on flat.
3. Mountain climb in Imlil (Race 3) – 4 mi with ~1,000 ft gain: Start with 1 mi easy, then 2 mi steady uphill at ~11 min / mi, cool down 1 mi downhill.
4. Desert Sunset 7 km (Race 5) – Run the dunes at a comfortable effort, focusing on steady cadence; use a headlamp for the final mile if it gets dark.

Closing note Grab your shoes, pick a terrain that matches your week (sand, hills, or dunes) and run it using the paces above. Feel free to adjust the distances and effort levels in the Pacing app to fit your own fitness. Have fun and enjoy the adventure!

References

• Runner’s Weekend Morocco - Race 2 Adventure - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Agafay Hill Power Workout

• 12min @ 10'30''/mi
• 3 lots of:
  • 400m @ 9'00''/mi
  • 200m @ 12'00''/mi
• 12min @ 11'00''/mi

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