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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Success
Elated to have finally finished my first marathon. I got lost, was in intense pain, and finished...
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Post Marathon
Everyone was pretty exhausted after completing the marathon, whether they did the full or half.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Resting
Fellow marathoner David takes a well deserved rest after completing the run.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Bayanzag
The flaming cliffs of Bayanzag, Gobi Province, Mongolia in the late afternoon sun.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Ovoos
Rock shrines called 'ovoos' have been built by Mongolians for centuries for good luck while traveling. These two were located near the finish line.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Within View
Almost there...I can hear everyone rooting for me...legs cramping up...just a bit farther...
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Start Line 2
The five of us that chose to do the full Gobi Marathon.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Desolation
A picture taken by one of the runners that finished before I. That's me, nearing the finish line.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Desert View
The view to my right as I'm finishing up the final 8K stretch. Was thankful for the clouds coming in.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Almost There
Getting photographed by one of the organizers as I do my best to complete the final 8K stretch.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Horsies
A family of semi-wild horses traipsing along in the desert.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Halfers
Most of the Gobi Marathon participants chose to do the half marathon (13.1 Miles/23K). They were obviously smarter than I!
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Satisfaction
Just after crossing the finish line, a face of satisfaction mixed with utter exhaustion.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Gas Stop
My savior nomad filling up his ride at a 'neighbor's place' with gas stored in some old water bottles.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - By Myself
About 8K into the marathon I had already fallen to the back of the pack. This was the first bend in the road...after which I got lost somehow.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Stretching
Pre-marathon stretching. Well, others did...I was obviously too busy conversing with someone to the right to bother with stretching.
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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Savior's Ride
It wasn't the most beautiful (or comfortable) ride, but it did the trick! Kept feeling like I was going to fall off the back.
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The Gobi Marathon
The Gobi Desert
Mongolia
Trans-Siberian Express
Kyrgyz Independence Day
Bishkek
