Tag Archives: training

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

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jodi

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

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jodi

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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The Joys of the Runner’s High ~

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Jodi

 Or why you should Run Like A Dog Ah the runner’s high, the wonderful reward earned when one runs enough to change the chemical balance in their brains and trigger the pleasure/reward center, thus giving the runner feelings of happiness … Continue reading →

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Always Getting Ready

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jodi

At least that is what it feels like around here these days! The next big adventure for Dan and I and the kids is the Tustumena 200** (T200), and we are both really looking forward to it. We will be … Continue reading →

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Students ask the best questions ~

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jodi

Holiday break is over, students are headed back to school for the spring semester. And mushers are gearing up for some serious races. Here at Dew Claw that means the Copper Basin 300, Tustumena 200, and the 1000 mile Iditarod … Continue reading →

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What the World Looks Like Through the Eyes of a Musher

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jodi

And to be more precise an Alaskan musher. Because if I remember right y’all living outside* get a lot more daylight this time of year.  Today was exceptional in that we had temps ABOVE zero. So no problems with cold … Continue reading →

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