by tanglefoot » Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:01 pm
Iditarod Update:
Sean is minutes away from the Rohn checkpoint, and after conversing with his brother, Brendan, this morning we believe he is going to push through the checkpoint and try and cut down the next leg to Nikolai. We will find out shortly if he proves us right!
The steps and gorge are some of the more difficult and technical aspects of the race and they are now behind him... that is until they turn around and have to do them again! I got word from Sean last night that he’s all good, but the run from Rainy Pass was slow, hot, and challenging. I can’t imagine. I’m sure he is going to run as much as the team can while it is dark and cool. That’s a normal occurrence during the race, mushers time their runs and rests with the sun.
I want to bring some attention to the sled Sean is using this race. It was a VERY last minute addition. The night before the start Sean and another musher had an unfortunate head on pass where the latter’s snow hook popped off and caught Sean’s sled! It pulled the runner into a 20 degree bend. To say Sean was overwhelmed was an understatement. Luckily his good friend Tom Knolmayer, without hesitation, offered to lend Sean his sled. A coworker picked it up in Wasilla and Sean got to work packing it up just hours before the race started. This community is so full of incredible people, but today our spotlight is on Tom! THANK YOU, we are so grateful for your kindness!❤️ -Kailyn
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