Archive for November, 2009

Bumped training runs up to 30 miles, but with very little snow left from the storm in late October we’re having a challenge keeping the dogs’ feet intact. Though we’re training on dirt/gravel roads, when it freezes, it’s like running on sandpaper; now imagine doing that bare-footed. We’re putting booties on almost half of the… »

For all of our loyal supporters , I thought I’d give you our race season schedule, dates, and website to follow them on.
1/8-1/9 2010- Flatheadsleddogdays.com- 2 back to back 50 milers; a great way to start. We’ll have 2- 12 dog teams running.
1/15- 1/17 2010-Seeleylakedograces.com- a nice 200 miler for any new dogs to learn… »

Lach- Upped the mileage to 20 and the dogs continue to get faster and tougher. Last run was in 30+ degree weather which they need to be able to handle as I’ve run in to days on the Iditarod of 48+ degrees!! By then the dogs are at a weight that makes running in that… »