On day two, Dion was about to cross the Tian Shan Mountains and was met by that same little dog. The amused competitors fed her from their limited supply of self-provided food. In fact, it was this race that radically changed the trajectory of his life.Īt the end of day one of the race Dion noticed a small dog around the campsite. Dion then would travel to China to run a 155 mile race in the Gobi Desert of Northern China. After persevering through his first marathon in France, Dion’s next race was an ultra-marathon race in South Africa where he finished 6th. Improving their fitness was their inspiration for starting the sport recreationally and then as race competitors. The story of Gobi and Dion bridges continents, ages, and mediums to deliver a universally inspiring message: compassion and determination aren’t unique to any one culture or species, but born of our capacity to connect them.ĭion Leonard and his wife, Lucja didn’t always love to run. It’s hard to believe that this moment would give way to the mobilization of hundreds of volunteers, international news features, meet and greets with world leaders, three books, a pending Hollywood film, and a lifelong friendship. It didn’t help that the scruffy little dog to which those paws belonged was also nipping at Dion’s shoes. The sand dunes Dion tread in Northern China’s Gobi Desert were barely wide enough to accommodate his own two feet, let alone the four paws that trailed behind him. This amazing true story sparked international attention and will continue to inspire readers as they enjoy this fun board book perfect for even the littlest children.Story by Bella Wexler – Photos Courtesy of Finding Gobi As Dion ran his way across China through cold nights and raging rivers, with little food and water, and through a long, hard journey, these two created a bond unlike any other.Ĭross the finish line with Gobi, the little pup who never quit, and Dion, the ultramarathon runner who loves her. Gobi is a scrappy little stray dog who befriended a man named Dion and kept pace alongside him for 77 miles of the grueling 155-mile ultramarathon through the Gobi Desert.
Prepare to fall in love with the heartwarming and true story of Gobi and Dion. Finding Gobi for Little Ones: The Race for Home is a fun, engaging board book perfect for families to enjoy together. Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crossed the globe! Families everywhere will be delighted by the tale of Gobi and Dion-a little lost dog and the ultramarathon runner who saved her.
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