Planning

We'll be finishing up our drop bag tomorrow, and if the temps are a bit warmer, I'm going to take out a couple of small teams to keep the dogs limber. Just is actually doing much better, with no signs of a limp whatsoever. If he maintains this, I may be able to take him to Cantwell. The trail should be easy going, with little to no ice for him to slip on. We'll see. It's still really iffy.

The Quest 300 is not a definite, yet. We did gain a sponsor though!!! Cuppachena, the coffee shop on the corner of Chena Hot Springs Rd and Nordale Rd that I frequent before work most days (ok, just about every day...but, the mochas are soooo GOOD!!) is going to sponsor Running Swift Kennel! I'm VERY excited about this development, but know that I'm still a bit far from what we need to get to Whitehorse. While I REALLY want to run (and I'm GOING to finish!!!) the Quest 300, especially after last year's storm withdrawal; I did tell Manny that I would try to get sponsorship to run it (things are a bit tight this winter). Therefore, here is a breakdown of expenses/needs:

$300 entry fee

$200 for supplies, meat, musher food, etc.

$250 for diesel to get us there

A race handler for Jodi and I during the race

A place to stay in/near Whitehorse

Really, that's not too substantial and it is doable. But, I won't be able to do it alone. Therefore, I could use any little bit of assistance that folks would be able to provide. Do you know of someone who would wish to sponsor a musher?? I'm seriously determined to run this race. The first year, we had so many problems just trying to get to Whitehorse, that I never made it to the starting line (See Quest 250 on my old Training Log). The 2nd time, well, that was last year and I got hurt and ended up stuck in a blizzard on the top of a mountain for 14 hours, with 90 mph winds...and though the race marshal withdrew us, the team and I managed to make the run back out...the only team to do this under our own steam. So, 3rd time will be the charm, right?!? Who knows, maybe we could even WIN this thing!!! Anything is possible.

Well, I guess I'll see if my Guardian Angel(s) are looking out for me. I'll keep you all posted on if the race becomes a reality or not. :o) Stay warm and be happy!

-Tammi and the Fur kids