Happy New Year, Everyone! 🎉

Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season filled with joy. As we step into this new year, I wish you nothing but good things—progress, happiness, and lots of memorable moments.

I also wanted to share something that has been a game-changer for my training recently: Strava. Many of you might already be familiar with it, but I only started using it recently, and it’s been incredibly helpful!

Strava doesn’t just track GPS—it also provides detailed data like your pace, heart rate, and splits. While your smartphone can offer similar insights, I’ve found Strava to be much more precise. It has helped me track my progress, identify patterns, and even make educated guesses about the reasons behind off-days. 

For example, if I have a slower run and feel tired, I can look back at my heart rate spikes and see if factors like a late night affected my performance. This level of detail has been so valuable in my training and staying consistent.

Currently, I’m using an Apple Watch for tracking, but I’m considering switching to either a Garmin or Coros. If you have experience with either, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

Oh, and one more thing I love about Strava—it keeps a history of your training data, which you can analyze or even export. Plus, for those concerned about privacy, you can set your account to "only me" mode, so your data stays private.

If you haven’t tried Strava yet, I highly recommend giving it a go.

Wishing you all an amazing year filled with health, strength, and exciting adventures! ✨

Hello everyone,

Welcome to my third blog! Today, I want to share something a little different—my thoughts on the mental aspects of preparation for the race.

I’ll be honest: when I started this journey, I believed I had plenty of time and that things would go smoothly. But this week has been a wake-up call. I’ve encountered unexpected challenges—not physical ones, but more mental. My resilience and mental toughness, which I thought were solid, have been tested in ways I didn’t anticipate.

During one of my training sessions, I hit what people often refer to as “the wall.” I felt like I wasn’t strong enough to push forward. That moment was humbling and eye-opening. It made me realize that mental preparation is just as crucial as physical training. And, perhaps, I’m not alone in facing this. Many of us might encounter similar struggles, so I thought it was worth sharing and starting a conversation about it.

Since then, I’ve been trying to reflect on my mindset, analyze my challenges, and find ways to motivate myself. It’s a process, and I’m hopeful I’ll find my rhythm again soon.

If you’ve faced similar experiences or have strategies for building mental resilience, I’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s mindfulness techniques, motivational hacks, or just lessons from your own journey, feel free to drop them in the comments - I'd truly appreciate it!.

Until next time, stay strong and stay inspired. 😊

Hello everyone! This is my first blog post, and I wanted to say hello to everyone and introduce myself. I'm Tsatska from Mongolia, and I’ll be taking part in the Gobi March 2025. I am super excited to join this incredible adventure and meet amazing people along the way!

I first learned about the race through Eva zu Beck’s vlog, and I was amazed to discover that it’s happening right here in Mongolia. It feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the idea of being part of this race felt like the perfect challenge and an unforgettable journey.

I’ll be posting over the next few months. If you have any questions about Mongolia or Ulaanbaatar, feel free to ask, I’d be happy to share what I know!