UN PASO MÁS, UN PASO MENOS - Fui a la presentación del 2do. libro del REY DE LAS MONTAÑAS.

Welcome to the official Chava Life TrailRunning channel. "One Step More, One Step Less" is the second book by Ricardo Mejía Hernández, known as "The King of the Mountains." Published in 2025, it recounts his personal experience completing the challenging Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert, highlighting overcoming challenges step by step. Key book details: Theme: Sports narrative of a marathon and personal growth. Author: Ricardo Mejía Hernández, renowned mountain athlete. Presentation: Presented in March 2026 at the Auditorium of the National Museum of History in Chapultepec Castle. Focus: Describes how to face extreme challenges (like the desert) through perseverance. The Marathon des Sables is one of the most challenging and extreme ultramarathons in the world, held annually in the Sahara Desert, Morocco. It is a self-sufficient footrace covering approximately 250 km, divided into six stages over seven days. Key Details: Self-sufficiency: Participants must carry all their equipment, food, and clothing necessary to survive the race in a backpack weighing between 6.5 kg and 15 kg. The organizers only provide water at checkpoints and at the campsite. Route and Stages: The total distance is approximately 250 km, divided into stages that vary daily, including one long, non-stop stage that can exceed 80 km and span two days. Extreme Conditions: The race takes place in very harsh weather conditions, with daytime temperatures reaching 45°C and nighttime temperatures dropping considerably. Campsite: Runners rest in rudimentary tents, generally grouped by language, fostering a sense of community during the adventure. Essential Equipment: The equipment includes items such as special gaiters to prevent sand from entering the shoes and fuel tablets to heat water and prepare freeze-dried food.