on pavements or roads, but sand. the annual marathon of the sands has taken place in morocco. it's described as the toughest footrace on earth as it covers 252 kilometres spread over six stages. nearly 900 athletes from 58 countries have been taking part. moroccan runner rachid el—morabity won his tenth title covering the final 21 kilometre stage in 1 hour, 22 minutes and 5 seconds, just two seconds ahead. it's what fans have really, really wanted to see. a reunion of all five members of the spice girls, who attended victoria beckham's fiftieth birthday party last night. david beckham posted this video of the five joining togetherfor a rendition of their hit stop. i spoke to spice girls superfan samuel zernig, who gave us his reaction to the reunion. i haven't stopped smiling. christmas truly came, came early.