Up the coast (Kaltag - Koyuk)

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Up the coast (Kaltag - Koyuk)

Postby mira » Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:54 am

I am not sure if it's best to divide or just have one topic or not.
But I think Kaltag to Koyuk will be essential to the race outcome, with Shaktoolik closed, it will be harder to predict. It is a bit exciting that the race is harder to read.



Anyhow, Thomas, Aaron and Jessie has left Kaltag. Thomas is 9 miles ahead.
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:00 am

On the trail from Kaltag to Unk. Groups emerging:

Thomas 683

Jessie 671
Aaron 671

Wade 668
Brent 665

Mitch 658
Ryan 656
Joar 656

Paige 648

Michelle 637
Travis 636

Lance 630
Peter 629
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:11 am

oops - Peter is resting in Kaltag. Apologies!

Lance and Aaron running at mile 631.
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:43 am

Thomas maintaining his 12 mile lead

Thomas 688

Jessie 676
Aaron B 675

Wade 672
Brent 669

Mitch 663
Ryan 661
Joar 661

Paige 654

Michelle 641
Travis 640
Aaron P 634
Lance 634
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:59 am

Jessie and Aaron B both resting at mile 676.

Everyone else on this stretch still running.
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:22 am

Wade has joined Jessie and Aaron B. All three resting at mile 676
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby elsietee » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:37 am

Was surprised (and a little concerned) that Pete has not yet left Kaltag as of this morning. Richie, yes, he needs to tread carefully, but Pete has now been there 12+ hours?
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:39 am

yes I was wondering about Pete too.

Brent still running at mile 675. Be interesting to see if he stops at 676 with Jessie, Aaron B and Wade.
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby Another UK Fan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:45 am

Brent now resting - at mile 675.

Thomas resting at 695 nineteen miles from Unk (mile 714).
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Re: Up the coast (Kaltag -)

Postby elsietee » Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:05 am

That shelter cabin on the spit outside Shak is going to be a very busy place tonight.
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