Thanks Eskil and Alphashe for mediating correspondence between us and the beloved Team Norway!
Huge thanks to Kjetil and Bjornar !!! Heia Team Norway! Live Long and Prosper!
Kjetil ..
I was so happy your family accompanied you to Alaska to support and cheer you on, especially your 2 precious young children.
Did your family enjoy their Alaskan experiences? What were your family's most favorite Alaska experiences?
Which of your personal kennel dogs in your '08 Iditarod team were you the most pleased with and why?
What was your most interesting or amusing experience during the 2008 Iditarod?
The field of competition in the Iditarod has increased in quality for many reasons, including Team Norway's competitive influence. Are you changing previous training procedures and strategy because of the improved field of Iditarod competitors? Can you share any changes in race strategy or training you have initiated without giving away "secrets"?
Bjornar:
Congratulations to you and Lil on the birth of your precious son Marius! Much joy, good health and happiness to you!!
How do you keep a healthy balance between caring for your kennel critters, training for and competing in races, your job, and new family commitments and duties?
Will Lil and Marius be coming to Alaska next year to support and cheer Papa Bjornar?
Onkle Solv Rev keeps (closely) beating you in the Norwegian races. How frustrating is this to you? What more is it going to take for you to finally beat him consistently? Haha. Do you make silly wagers with each other in races you both compete in? Can you give an example of any mind games you play on each other?
Did you enjoy the new Amundsen race? Can you describe the Amundsen's unique challenges compared to the Femund?
Which of your personal canine athletes who ran with Kjetil in the '08 Iditarod are showing the most promise to compete in next year's Iditarod and why?
Bjornar/Kjetil ..
How do you personally prepare for extreme sleep deprivation and the mental/physical stress participating in the Iditarod and Finnmarkslopet?
Team Norway has built up an impressive and extensive support system in Norway and Alaska to participate in the Iditarod year after year, involving incredible personal efforts and sacrifices by everyone involved with TN.
What do each of you feel are the positive and negative payoffs of this huge commitment so far? Has it been worth all the hassles?
You must have tried out tail dragger sleds by now .. what do you think of them?
Have you experimented with Jeff King/ Mitch Seavey type harnesses on your dogs? If so, what did you think?
Last question ....Where can we ardent US TN fans buy Team Norway t-shirts?