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Mongol Rally 2009 - Mongolia - Gobi Marathon - Success

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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