Still March 6, 2016

All the mushers have now left WILLOW and are on the trail. One of the SEAVEY boys, DANNY is at Headquarters and is manning the computer teaching us all how to maneuver race info.
I understand the flu bug is going around and has hit DALLAS SEAVEY and WADE MARRS.
Even with that, they race along.
Now, early in the race, there is a lot of dog power. The mushers have to learn to conserve that for later on when its needed so many of the dogs ride in their baskets for awhile, or to the next checkpoint, then rested they run on. Most of the teams leave the start with 16 dogs.
When MITCH SEAVEY arrived in WILLOW his lead dog had a problem--think it was his leg---so he had to start the race one dog short and his lead dog--one of the most important roles on the line.

I'll let all this info rest tonight and be back with the race tomorrow. At that time we can also talk about The Teacher On The Trail, LAURA WRIGHT.
Think about it--you're in your nice warm bed and the teams are resting on sleds and/or hay a bit cooler than you are right now.  Martin Buser said this time he brought a tent. Its his vacation so he's going in"style".
Good luck teams on your first night on the trail. Till tomorrow.