Being wholly goal-driven sets us up for constant comedowns, but some high achievers have found a solution

Endurance races would surely feel like they go on forever, even though hellish events such as Death Valley’s Badwater or the Marathon de Sables might “only” last two to six days. But the planning component can last all year, and for many, that’s where the real enjoyment lies.

Related: 53C heat and melted shoes: is the 135-mile Badwater the world’s toughest race?

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