In "Finding Gobi," Ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard tells the story of the stray dog that ran with him across the desert and changed his life.
A few months ago, I posted the story about Dion Leonard, from Scotland, who was running a marathon (actually, an ultramarathon) in the Gobi Desert, when this little puppy, who was eventually given the name “Gobi” decided to run along with the man. The bond between the two was so strong that Leonard ended up adopting Gobi and taking him home to Scotland. Now Leonard is publishing a book about his adventure with Gobi.
The determined pup zeroed in on Leonard in the field of runners and stuck by his side. Their story from the June 2016 race captured the hearts of people around the world, and Leonard eventually decided to bring the dog back home with him to Scotland.
In his new memoir "Finding Gobi," Leonard tells the story of their encounter and the nearly insurmountable difficulties he faced getting the stray home ... and why the courageous pup chose him in the first place.
In addition to Leonard's book, Gobi's story will be told from her perspective in an upcoming children's book, and 20th Century Fox plans to adapt the story into a movie. She's also going to star in a 2K run to raise money for a local shelter.
When she's not running or meeting fans, she plays and cuddles with the family cat, and she remains Leonard's canine soulmate.
