Ed is Gaining on Them
As a long distance race continues, it’s not unusual to see teams slow down; they get tired, no surprise. Ed is bucking that trend. His speed rank (a calculation made by people much smarter than me who use a formula … Continued
As a long distance race continues, it’s not unusual to see teams slow down; they get tired, no surprise. Ed is bucking that trend. His speed rank (a calculation made by people much smarter than me who use a formula … Continued
Ed and his team are resting in Dawson City and will leave tomorrow at 10:32 am. Michelle and their handler MC are making sure Ed and the pups are pampered and spoiled. During this downtime I wanted to let you … Continued
Ed has arrived in Dawson shortly for his 24 hour mandatory well deserved rest. He’s jumped a spot and is now in 6th place! Congrats Ed and team– you’re doing great.
Great article about Michelle’s YQ300 win in the Whitehorse Star:http://www.whitehorsestar.com/Sports/michelle-phillips-bests-aliy-zirkle-again-in-yukon-quest-300 Also a good article in the Alaska Newsminer: http://www.newsminer.com/mushing/yukon_quest/extreme-cold-leads-to-king-s-decision-to-scratch-from/article_c5d0a894-b18a-11e4-a225-1be48c551b47.html#.VNrL-PSAzGl.facebook
Ed and Michelle are both doing very well. Ed’s average moving speed is 9.2 mph while Michelle has been averaging 10.5. (As I write this, she’s already passed Ed and is about 4 miles ahead of him.) The last reports … Continued