The Masterplan Podcast
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...
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 Masterplan – A Journey to MDS is the story of how that transformation happened… and what it really takes to build something extraordinary from an ordinary starting point.
Episode 1 drops tomorrow: From Out of Shape to the Sahara.
Subscribe now — and join me as we build The Masterplan, one step at a time.
