Mongol Derby 2021 Postponed to 2022

I'm disappointed to report that The Adventurists had to make the tough decision to postpone the Mongol Derby 2021. Though Mongolia has a high vaccination rate, they are still not allowing in commercial air travel, and do not have a timeline as to when they will open. All this also complicated by the current presidential election.

It's a serious blow, but I know I will be able to use the year to train harder and be even more prepared for 2022! I will race next July or August with more mental toughness and physical fitness.

None of this takes away from the massive fundraising that’s been accomplished for Women’s Mental Health and I will gratefully present a check for over $100,000 to the St. John's Foundation this August.

This race is really about the journey to it and through it, and this is one more twist in that journey. I will take some time to chart a new course forward for training.

Thank you all so much for your support both emotionally and by donating to the Women's mental health initiative! As always, you can follow along on Instagram @deirdredoesthederby or on my Facebook page. Now you have another year to watch my training progress!