But when a scrappy little pup appeared out of nowhere and kept pace with him for nearly 80 miles over the Tian Shan Mountains, across desert dunes and through yurt villages, the pair became fast friends. When Dion signed up to compete in a 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert in China, he never expected to adopt a stray dog in the process. Dion has competed in some of the world’s toughest ultra-marathons across the planet’s most inhospitable landscapes. in June 2017.ĭion Leonard is an Australian who now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their book, “Finding Gobi”, comes out in the U.S.
They also talk about the terrible days when Gobi was missing in Urumqi, and how their joyful reunion and unshakeable connection became a symbol of hope and inspiration for people all over the world. Dustin talks to ultra-marathoner, author, and dog lover Dion Leonard about the fateful day in the desert when he first met Gobi, how they bonded during the race, and the moment he finally fell for her.
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