Hey Everyone! I heard NY just got some snow! How are you all liking it? It's 60 and sunny here in Boulder, CO! Such a nice day! :) I have some updates on Rob and the dogs:
As of today Rob has announced that his first official race will be:
The Exxon Mobil Open
(click to read details about the race)
1/27/2012: His first run on Tozier Track (To view video of the trail: http://www.asdra.org/trailreport.html) was a success! He is running two 12 dog teams. We decided last night to call them "A Team" and "B Team". Although, right now 6 of his MAIN dogs on "B Team" are bouncing back from small injuries and are soon to be on "A Team".
(In the order that they run)
A Team: B Team:
Jewel Rose Barney Austin
Daisy April Odin Jed
Cooter Ballsy Murdock Dino
Elenor Mrs. Brave Holland
Name Javelin Herby General Lee
Luke Kit Bumblebee Shelby
Subs: Dallas, Beau, Kaia, Cloud
GREEN: 6 MAIN dogs bouncing back to Team A
The first run at Tozier Track was the first time the dogs had been hooked up in a month because of conflicting weather. "A Team" ran about 8.4 miles and "B Team" about 6.4 miles. "A Team" was more than ecstatic to get out on the trail, Rob said that he had to stand on the drag mat with both feet, the whole time to try to slow them down. Rob also said that for most of the trail you cannot see your first 4-6 dogs because the trial is very "twisty, turny like a son of a gun"! Ahhh, the sweet taste of Tozier Track!
The Tozier Track is known for tunnels, car passes and a man bridge that the dogs cross. Rob happily reported that all but 2 dogs went over the obstacles with no problem. The two dogs are also brothers, we noted with curious intent. Austin, on "B Team" balked at the car pass the first time through and on the way back he was just was not having the tunnel. So to show him the tunnel was nothing to be afraid of Rob stopped the team and gave it some time. Barney, the faithful tank pulled him through the rest of the way to head for the truck!
Despite some with minor injuries and not having many hook ups on snow; both teams came back from the fast, hard trail wagging their tails and happy. One spectator commented, "It looks like they could go another 6 no problem." Rob agreed with her; optimistic about his dogs performance and potential!
As of today Rob has announced that his first official race will be:
The Exxon Mobil Open
(click to read details about the race)
1/27/2012: His first run on Tozier Track (To view video of the trail: http://www.asdra.org/trailreport.html) was a success! He is running two 12 dog teams. We decided last night to call them "A Team" and "B Team". Although, right now 6 of his MAIN dogs on "B Team" are bouncing back from small injuries and are soon to be on "A Team".
(In the order that they run)
A Team: B Team:
Jewel Rose Barney Austin
Daisy April Odin Jed
Cooter Ballsy Murdock Dino
Elenor Mrs. Brave Holland
Name Javelin Herby General Lee
Luke Kit Bumblebee Shelby
Subs: Dallas, Beau, Kaia, Cloud
GREEN: 6 MAIN dogs bouncing back to Team A
The first run at Tozier Track was the first time the dogs had been hooked up in a month because of conflicting weather. "A Team" ran about 8.4 miles and "B Team" about 6.4 miles. "A Team" was more than ecstatic to get out on the trail, Rob said that he had to stand on the drag mat with both feet, the whole time to try to slow them down. Rob also said that for most of the trail you cannot see your first 4-6 dogs because the trial is very "twisty, turny like a son of a gun"! Ahhh, the sweet taste of Tozier Track!
The Tozier Track is known for tunnels, car passes and a man bridge that the dogs cross. Rob happily reported that all but 2 dogs went over the obstacles with no problem. The two dogs are also brothers, we noted with curious intent. Austin, on "B Team" balked at the car pass the first time through and on the way back he was just was not having the tunnel. So to show him the tunnel was nothing to be afraid of Rob stopped the team and gave it some time. Barney, the faithful tank pulled him through the rest of the way to head for the truck!
Despite some with minor injuries and not having many hook ups on snow; both teams came back from the fast, hard trail wagging their tails and happy. One spectator commented, "It looks like they could go another 6 no problem." Rob agreed with her; optimistic about his dogs performance and potential!
To be sure not to overwork the injured dogs; he chose not to run "B Team" the 2nd day. But he spent a lot of time stretching, massaging and giving the dogs a look over to be sure they are injury free. After putting his hands on all the dogs he is happy to report that that there is only one dog (Austin) that has some minor feet issues and that Beau may be out for the season. He brought "A Team" for a 10 mile run the next day (1/28). And was happy to see that they were wagging their tails and wanting more yet again! The second run for "B Team" was yesterday (1/29). Austin and the passes/tunnels were still not getting a long. Rob stopped the team again, to further show him he is safe. But that didn't work either so he moved Austin back in the team and let Odin run in lead! Sure enough Barney and Odin brought the team home, happy and healthy--ready for more!
After the 2nd run at Tozier Track Rob has determined that he has 9-10 leaders and 6-7 of them are gee/haw! That is impressive! He is now in the Willow Area, letting the bustle of the passed couple of day settle in. He has met great mushers so far, noting how nice and helpful they were to help in anyway they could!
After the 2nd run at Tozier Track Rob has determined that he has 9-10 leaders and 6-7 of them are gee/haw! That is impressive! He is now in the Willow Area, letting the bustle of the passed couple of day settle in. He has met great mushers so far, noting how nice and helpful they were to help in anyway they could!
First Moose sighting: WIllow, AK (Reports of numerous moose attacks at this weekends race in Willow--not a force to be reckoned with!)
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