Surviving the World’s Toughest Horse Race Across Mongolia with Kat Buccelli

Surviving the World’s Toughest Horse Race Across Mongolia with Kat Buccelli

From The Salty Club by The Salty Club

September 29, 2025 · 1h 0m

About this episode

Kat Buccelli shares her journey of participating in the Mongol Derby and the impact it had on her life.

In this episode of the Salty Club podcast, host Caitlin Creeper interviews Kat Buccelli, who shares her incredible journey of participating in the Mongol Derby, the longest and toughest horse race in the world. Kat discusses her motivations for entering the race, the extensive training and preparation she undertook, and the unique experiences she had while navigating the Mongolian landscape and connecting with horses. She reflects on the challenges she faced during the race, including physical and mental hurdles, and the profound impact the experience had on her life. Kat also reflects on what comes after an experience like this, how to carry its impact into everyday life, and what it means to search for purpose once the race is over. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Salty Souls Retreat and Kat's Journey 05:53 The Decision to Compete: Finding Purpose and Motivation 11:52 The Role of Horses: Connection and Energy 18:02 Weather Challenges and Endurance in the Race 32:38 Navigating Health and Recovery 39:43 Reflections on a Unique Birthday Experience 47:17 Finding Purpose After Adventure Feature image: @kathy_gabriel_ Kat's stained glass page Song: Green by Macy Todd licensed via…

People in this episode

Host: Caitlin Creeper

Guest: Kat Buccelli

Topics covered

  • horse racing
  • Mongol Derby
  • personal growth
  • endurance
  • mental health
  • adventure

Keywords

  • Mongol Derby
  • horse race
  • endurance training
  • Mongolia
  • personal purpose
  • mental challenges
  • adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mongolia

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