Moms Can Have Dreams! Mongol Derby
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I've been married now for 16 years. I have four amazing, wild little boys; all under the age of 8 years old. And somewhere in all of this life-change I forgot how to dream. I just didn't think dreaming BIG was still possible with all of life's responsibilities.
Then a CRAZY thing happened, this summer I took a chance on a dream. The dream of riding the ridiculously long Mongol Derby, in Mongolia. In fact, it is the longest multi-horse race on earth according to the Guinness Book of World Records at 1030 kilometers.
Every year about 1000 riders enter and 40 or so riders get accepted. Getting accepted as a contestant alone is a miracle. And finishing the race is another story! Well, crazy thing is I got accepted! So why do it?!
It's more than just a race, it's the question I believe every woman asks herself -- Is this all there is in life? Is my adventurous life over now that I have a husband, kids and responsibilities? Is the American dream really just a house, a family, a car, and a dog?
I'm learning that by "dreaming big" we actually become better versions of ourselves. It actually makes me a better wife, mother, and adventurer! Yes, I want to ride in the Mongol Derby, but more than that, I hope by riding in this race I can inspire other women to dream big and go after that dream. Sure it may feel a bit CRAZY, but women are STRONG and we can do more than we think we can! And I'm ready to prove that to myself. Will you help me?
There were 3 things that tried to hold me back:
1. Mom guilt- it's real folks. The fact that I WANT to leave my family for 3 weeks to race semi wild Mongolian ponies across the wilderness made me feel like I was selfish and like I would be neglecting my kids. But that's a lie. It's good for moms to have a hobby outside the home. Plus, I really believe that pursuing our passion as women will make us better in life.
2. Self doubt - Can I really do this? Since voicing my dream out loud most of my friends have rallied around me and have been encouraging me into believing that I CAN do this. I'm ready to train and do whatever I have to do, to be ready for this race and ultimately prove this to myself -- I have what it takes to be STRONG & CRAZY!
3. Financial commitment - People, this is a huge amount of money to me and my family. Remember I have four boys, and wow can they eat! So we don't really have a lot of surplus cash laying around. The entry fee alone is $13k. On top of that is airfare, hotel, gear, and you get what I'm saying....
So here's where you can help make this crazy dream come true. Can you, or someone you know give to my mission? Will you share my story with your friends and family? My hope is that it will deeply inspire them to go chase their dreams too. Please consider partnering with me. Thank you for caring enough to read this and consider how you can help.
Be blessed, and stay strong & crazy!
Then a CRAZY thing happened, this summer I took a chance on a dream. The dream of riding the ridiculously long Mongol Derby, in Mongolia. In fact, it is the longest multi-horse race on earth according to the Guinness Book of World Records at 1030 kilometers.
Every year about 1000 riders enter and 40 or so riders get accepted. Getting accepted as a contestant alone is a miracle. And finishing the race is another story! Well, crazy thing is I got accepted! So why do it?!
It's more than just a race, it's the question I believe every woman asks herself -- Is this all there is in life? Is my adventurous life over now that I have a husband, kids and responsibilities? Is the American dream really just a house, a family, a car, and a dog?
I'm learning that by "dreaming big" we actually become better versions of ourselves. It actually makes me a better wife, mother, and adventurer! Yes, I want to ride in the Mongol Derby, but more than that, I hope by riding in this race I can inspire other women to dream big and go after that dream. Sure it may feel a bit CRAZY, but women are STRONG and we can do more than we think we can! And I'm ready to prove that to myself. Will you help me?
There were 3 things that tried to hold me back:
1. Mom guilt- it's real folks. The fact that I WANT to leave my family for 3 weeks to race semi wild Mongolian ponies across the wilderness made me feel like I was selfish and like I would be neglecting my kids. But that's a lie. It's good for moms to have a hobby outside the home. Plus, I really believe that pursuing our passion as women will make us better in life.
2. Self doubt - Can I really do this? Since voicing my dream out loud most of my friends have rallied around me and have been encouraging me into believing that I CAN do this. I'm ready to train and do whatever I have to do, to be ready for this race and ultimately prove this to myself -- I have what it takes to be STRONG & CRAZY!
3. Financial commitment - People, this is a huge amount of money to me and my family. Remember I have four boys, and wow can they eat! So we don't really have a lot of surplus cash laying around. The entry fee alone is $13k. On top of that is airfare, hotel, gear, and you get what I'm saying....
So here's where you can help make this crazy dream come true. Can you, or someone you know give to my mission? Will you share my story with your friends and family? My hope is that it will deeply inspire them to go chase their dreams too. Please consider partnering with me. Thank you for caring enough to read this and consider how you can help.
Be blessed, and stay strong & crazy!
Organizer
Rachel Land
Organizer
Easley, SC
