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Times of the Islands Winter 2018/19

Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.

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<strong>the</strong> sporting life<br />

Opposite page and above: In order to prepare for his upcoming participation in <strong>the</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> Marathon Des Sables (and to stave <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> ravages<br />

<strong>of</strong> turning 50!), TCI explorer and author John Galleymore undertook a serious fitness regime.<br />

Fit at Fifty<br />

It’s never too late to get in shape when extreme challenges are ahead.<br />

By TCI Explorer John Galleymore ~ Photos By Brilliant Studios, www.brilliantstudios.com<br />

As I explained my next planned adventure and what it entailed, a close friend replied, “Hadn’t you look to<br />

start getting in shape?” He cited a recent picture <strong>of</strong> me on East Caicos and, on reflection, I have to admit<br />

I was getting a little portly. If I was serious about competing in <strong>the</strong> 20<strong>19</strong> Marathon Des Sables, a 250 km<br />

run across <strong>the</strong> Sahara Desert, <strong>the</strong>n I had some serious training to do.<br />

<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2018</strong>/<strong>19</strong> 51

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