As my training ramps up and I’m wearing through tights and boots and workout clothes, I thought it was apropos to thank my two amazing sponsors who are ensuring I’m outfitted in some great gear for the Derby.
This isn’t …
Found 22 Results from Desk to Derby
As part of my Mongol Derby training, I’ve been forcing myself to ride in situations that make me scared. My theory is that if I do this enough, I’ll develop the mental fortitude necessary to deal with the inevitable moment …
The plane bucked and twisted as I clutched the arm rests, refusing to look out the window at the canyons below. My skin was pale and sticky as I tried my best not to hurl up the Mexican fiesta I’d …
In the last few weeks I’ve received a financial windfall that’s lifted a heavy weight of stress off my shoulders and re-energized my pursuit of this crazy race. As you know, the Mongol Derby is an expensive endeavour for the …
The Mongolians have a word – zud – that describes winters where temperatures plummet to 50 degrees below zero and their livestock freeze to death.
I’ve been thinking about zuds as I trek to work swathed in my parka and …
I’m nosey when it comes to money. I’m always wondering about other people’s salaries and how they’re affording all the crap they’re buying.
I don’t think I’m alone in this, although I’m probably one of the few who will admit …
You’re doing what?!?
People give you the side eye when you tell them you can’t participate in dinners out/girls’ trips/any other ‘normal’ social engagement because you are busy training to ride semi-feral horses across Mongolia.
Since being accepted to ride …
