Australian extreme ultra runner Dion Leonard & Chinese stray desert dog Gobi. Running companions against all odds. Bestseller 'Finding Gobi' book out now!
One of the the great things about our story Finding Gobi is that it's for everyone; young or old, dog lovers, runners
Dion will be in
Willowbridge Bargain Books, Bellville, Cape Town South Africa for a Finding Gobi book signing
Wednesday 8th November at 6pm. Whilst Gobi won't be there Dion has a Gobi
pawtograph stamp made from Gobi's right paw print to stamp and sign all books on the night.
Dion Leonard Extreme Runner is visiting Cape Town after winning a 250km (155 mile) race in one of the toughest yet spectacular terrains, the Kalahari Desert with Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon which finished on Friday 3rd November.
Dion will also be on the
Expresso Morning Show - SABC 3 on the morning of the
8th November so please tune in to see him live!
12 months ago today, Gobi was found after at least 10 days missing in Urumqi, China. Gobi was battered, bruised and required immediate surgery but she was alive. Dion took an unpaid leave from his job and lived in China for another 5 months to ensure Gobi's operation, quarantine and well being. Their heartwarming and inspiring story reached people all around the world and changed both of their lives forever.
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