Tag Archives: mushing

Stress is good for you, right?

I am pretty sure I read where stress is actually a good thing. *wait a minute let me google it…  Here we go, info on the good side of stress~ Yes good stress, the reason we rise to challenges “some … Continue reading

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Top of the World 350 ~ a race with a purpose

This past weekend Dan and I both participated in the inaugural running of the Top of the World 350, (TOTW) a wonderful event that had teams traveling from Tok to Eagle and then racing back. This event was important in … Continue reading

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Overflow & Shadow Dogs, just another day at Dew Claw~

Training continues… now all we need is more SNOW! (please) Yes it is November, and we are in the full swing of things. Runs are getting longer and days are getting shorter, and everything is progressing beautifully. Yeah; except for … Continue reading

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A Day in the Life ~ photo-blog style

OK first, this is not really a complete day. I had actually given the morning meal and had my coffee while answering a few emails. I was getting dressed to go start round 2 and thinking what a beautiful day … Continue reading

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Flashbacks and Closure

This is a blog I have been meaning to write for some time now… But life has conspired to keep me from the keyboard. Spring is a strange time for me. First the mud and bleakness of break up, a … Continue reading

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Iditarod 2012 the trail – Part II

Leaving the start chute is always a rush. Leading up to that moment is always nerve wracking, well for me at least. But I hazard a guess I am not alone in the knotted stomach and slightly nagging little voice … Continue reading

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