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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Dog chases, solo desert navigation, and quirky trail realities, read my race report on Day 2 of the Mongol Derby across the remote Mongolian wilderness

he flag has dropped! Read my race report on Day 1 of the Mongol Derby, from leaving Start Camp to tackling the vast Mongolian steppe on semi-wild horses