Golovin Checkpoint #1

[txbennett]

Jeff is running a little faster than Lance, but still four miles (40 minutes?) behind, with another BIG hill to climb into White Mountain -- where Jeff might be able to close the gap a little more

It would sure be fun to watch them race into Nome

GO TEAMS

[Idid79]

How accurate is GPS? Delayed? I've been reading Lance's talk and he sounds alot like his dad. ***** coached me for my run in 79...I think Lance's concession speech in Koyuk was well done and sly. This race will finish with shades of 78.

[Di*]

...I think Lance's concession speech in Koyuk was well done and sly.

Idid79 could you tell me what Lance said? I don't remember hearing of any concession speech...?

That is pretty cool that you ran the Idit in '79! Would like to hear more about your experiences!

[tanglefoot]

hey good to see you idid79, ....so any clues to who you are, come on you know everyone will ask or try and guess haha.

i think so too...another lance copying dad??? like father like son??? first with bib 13 on run numer 6 , then could history repeat again for the macky family with a 1 second dash to the line... think the years will help lance win over jeff, although hes super fit as well...hmmm...this is going to be exciting!!

[Idid79]

What I read is that he was content with 2nd place. Kept talking about half his team on the tug lines and the other half not pulling. These dogs of Lance's are trial hard and tough minded. I think Jeff held a little longr in Elim because he feels his team is on the edge. I could well be wrong but that's the reason we're watching. I was 18 years ole in 79. Took me over 21 days to get under the arch. I snowshoed trail back in those days. I know, I sound like an old guy now.

[bourgeois_rage]

Shaping up to be a neat ending. Go Lance, Go Jeff!

[bourgeois_rage]

I was 18 years ole in 79. Took me over 21 days to get under the arch. I snowshoed trail back in those days. I know, I sound like an old guy now.

When I get home tonight, I'll have to look you up in my trail annual.

[tanglefoot]

idid79, did you run it with dogs and end up breaking trail?

[tanglefoot]

idid79, would love to see any old photos if you have any

[Idid79]

Just broke out the shoes for a stretch between kaltag and UNK. But help me out with this...has Jeff truly closed the gap to two miles or is this just a delay?