Personally it's a real thrill to be talking to you Rohn!
I've been a fan of your Dad's since I started following the race in the late 90's. His '02 win was so special,not only setting the speed record but his patriotic citizenship ceremony under the arch with the whole fam by his side! Do you have any special memories from that time? As a young kid did you understand the whole citizenship deal?
It was so exciting to follow your rookie run last year where you worked wonders with your sick dogs! I think you showed real resolve and dog skills rallying your team to a solid finish
. I know your mom was a bit apprehensive (justified!) about you running the Iditarod for the first time. Were you able to send her any messages along the way to let her know you were ok? (I've always wondered how much communication they allow mushers, emails, phone calls etc.)As a mom myself it was a real touching moment to see her run out to greet you as you came into the finish chute in Nome!
Your mom has also talked about you putting on your running shoes during races to help out your team. Did you do that for Iditarod? Heard you raced up/down a mountain this summer, what was that about?
Are you still running while at school?
What do you like best about college and what do you miss the most about home? Thanks for your reply!
Glad to hear you plan on moving back to Alaska!