Despite being physically ready, this race was a mental push that really showed me the importance of wholistic training.

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Here are some nuggets of information that may prove useful for people giving the Mongol Derby a crack for the first time.

The Mongol Derby requires a plethora of considerations for when you have finished the race. Here are a few ideas.

The final day is full of happiness but also a deep saddness for the loss of the most magical experience.

Beyond exhausted and sore, but day 7 was not full of too much drama, just the usual expected with the Mongol Derby.

Day 4 and here is where the realisation you have another 6 days of this hits. Tierdness and sores are no longer a fun talking topic.

The Mongol Derby 2023 day 2, dog chases and scenic wees being the highlights.

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