Hi Ken and Gwen,
congrats on the twin....praying and sending abundant blessing for you and your new family HUGE thanks for doing this I followed both your Q and I race closely....have been VERY impressed with your runs and such....
1. When you are racing, does it FEEL like you're going fast? I mean once out of the start and re-start and the dogs settle into a pace, or do you feel more like on and extended camping trip?
2. When the twins get old enough, do you plan on letting them race if they want to, and how will you start them off....the Jr? or smaller races...and what age will you let them start running teams. also, do you plan on having them work in the kennel too?
3. Does Gwen run a racing team, or does she run the next years super stars?
4. Does it feel like a free fall when doing the steps and Gorge? and were you ever scared going through?
5. Do you ever get to the point where you feel like throwing in the towel but push yourself past it? and if so...how?
6. How has the changes in weather, and snowfall the past years changed your strategy?
7. What do you think of Kings "new" sled design, and do you, or would you use the "sit down" sled, and if you do use it....how hard is it to steer?
8. What's the most magical part of the race for you? A place, or moment that puts you in awe...if you have one?
9. Do you pretty much stick to your proven strategy, or are you always tweaking it to get the best out of your dogs?
10. Are there any little tricks you use to keep the dogs in high spirits?
By the way..I know you probably don't remember me...but I had the honor of meeting you in Alaska this past race.....and It WAS an honor...although I was in such awe of it all, I probably just gushed some incoherent non-sense, and sounded like an idiot!!!! You and Gwen ROCK!!!! All the best to you all...and I will be following you down the trail next race
Thanks again and thanks Gwen for letting us borrow your husband for a week....especially right now shhhh...but I think at some point...Ken is going to give Lance the what for...and be our next star
Was thinking that during the Q last race