We kicked off Stage 1 of the inaugural GlobalLimits Uzbekistan with energy and massive bowls of Uzbekistan’s national dish - Plov: our secret weapon for carbo-loading. With bellies full and legs itching to move, we took our first strides into this vast and beautiful land.

The course on Day 1 of 32,5km wound through turquoise streams, wild horses and sheeps. The terrain was a mix of packed dirt tracks and rugged countryside trails.

At the end of the stage, we arrived at out first camp by the lake - the runners will be camping and resting under the stars in wilderness tonight.

There’s a sense of real remoteness here — the kind that makes every step feel earned.

One stage down, 5 more to go. Spirits are high, legs are strong (for now), and the road ahead looks as wild and wonderful as ever.

Result – Stage 1

Men's Top 3:� 1st – Bryan Gentist (USA)� 2nd – Benjamin Rodgers (UK) � 3rd – Kurt Dhont (Belgium)

Women's Top 3:� 1st – Harri Washington (UK) � 2nd – Carla Andre (Portugal) � 3rd – Teresa Lam (Hongkong)

Special to mention:

Stan Lee & Teresa Lam both passed their 4000th GlobalLimits race kilometer at today’s stage. WOW, what an achievement! Congratulations

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