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Kilimanjaro Day 6: The Cringiest Ceremony in Africa.
Read the unedited Day 6 account of finishing Mount Kilimanjaro, trekking down to Marangu Gate, navigating the awkward tip ceremony, and celebrating at the hotel

Emmelia Potts
4 hours ago19 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 5: The Midnight Slog, The Boulder Scramble, and the Trough of Despair
Read the unedited Day 5 account of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, tackling the midnight slog, boulder scrambles, Uhuru Peak sunrise, and the grueling descent.

Emmelia Potts
23 hours ago18 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 4: Summit Day Eve
Read the unedited Day 4 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, crossing the Alpine Desert, reaching Kibo Huts, and preparing for the midnight summit push

Emmelia Potts
2 days ago8 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 3: The Miracle of the Mountain Chips
Read the unedited Day 3 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro—tackling acclimatisation at Zebra Rocks, dealing with altitude illness, and discovering the magic of mountain chips

Emmelia Potts
5 days ago13 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 2: The Crater, the Chameleon, and Tummy Transitions
Read the unedited Day 2 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro from Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts, experiencing the moorland, rare wildlife, and altitude realities

Emmelia Potts
Sep 112 min read


Kilimanjaro Day 1: The African Massage, Tiny Soap Bars, and the End of Relationship Mystery
Read the unedited Day 1 account of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, from the humid rainforest to log cabin luxury and mountain logistics

Emmelia Potts
Aug 2413 min read


Ironman Bolton: How I Went from Zero to Finish Line in 10 Months.
From zero experience to an Ironman finish line in just 10 months! Read my honest race report on tackling Ironman Bolton and surviving the ultimate endurance test

Emmelia Potts
Jul 7, 202513 min read


The OCR World Championships: Botteling it on the world stage
When pressure gets the better of you on the global stage. Read my candid race report on competing at the OCR World Championships and dealing with failure

Emmelia Potts
Jun 30, 202518 min read


Rat Race, The Wall: My First Ultra, My First DNF, and The Return
Read my candid story about facing my first ultra marathon DNF at Rat Race The Wall and returning to conquer Hadrian's Wall

Emmelia Potts
Jun 22, 20259 min read


Red Bull 400 Slovenia: How One Ski Slope Gave Me the Most Brutal 15 Minutes of My Life
The hardest 15 minutes of racing ever. Read my race report on tackling the infamous Red Bull 400 ski slope in Planica, Slovenia

Emmelia Potts
Jun 15, 20256 min read


Bullet Climbing Mt. Fuji: A Day on Japan’s Most Iconic Mountain.
Planning a bullet climb of Mt. Fuji? Read our complete single-day guide, trail experience, and essential summit tips for tackling Japan's iconic peak

Emmelia Potts
Jun 8, 202524 min read


Tips For Popping Your Mongol Derby Cherry
Thinking about taking on the world's toughest horse race? Check out these essential, hard-earned tips for first-timers tackling the Mongol Derby

Emmelia Potts
Jun 7, 202428 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 10: A Sad Yet Triumphant Day.
The journey comes to an end! Read my race report on Day 10 of the Mongol Derby—a sad, triumphant, and unforgettable finish to the world's toughest horse race.

Emmelia Potts
May 26, 202422 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 9: The Day of Dysentery
The ultimate endurance test! Read my race report on Day 9 of the Mongol Derby as I battled severe illness and dysentery on the Mongolian steppe.

Emmelia Potts
May 19, 202424 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 8: Gingers and Heat
Closing in on the finish! Read my race report on Day 8 of the Mongol Derby as we battle deep fatigue and push through the final stretch of the steppe

Emmelia Potts
May 12, 202441 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 7: A Fairly Drama-Free Day
A rare quiet day on the world's toughest race! Read my race report on Day 7 of the Mongol Derby and how a drama-free ride felt on the Mongolian steppe

Emmelia Potts
Apr 28, 202427 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 6: Back In The Race
Hitting the halfway exhaustion wall! Read my race report on Day 6 of the Mongol Derby as we push through the grueling terrain of the Mongolian steppe

Emmelia Potts
Apr 21, 202434 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 5: Catching Up With The Pack.
Bouncing back after disaster! Read my race report on Day 5 of the Mongol Derby as we chased down the pack and found our momentum on the steppe

Emmelia Potts
Apr 14, 202424 min read


The Mongol Derby day 4: The Day It All Went Wrong
When everything goes wrong on the world's toughest race. Read my candid account of Day 4 of the Mongol Derby and how I survived the ultimate disaster day.

Emmelia Potts
Apr 7, 202432 min read


The Mongol Derby Day 3: Three Very Different Horses.
From lost horses and goat-like maneuvers to looming tornadoes—read my race report on Day 3 of the Mongol Derby across the unpredictable Mongolian steppe

Emmelia Potts
Mar 31, 202432 min read
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