Tough Run

Had a tough run today, not the whole run but on the way back my body started shutting down and I didn't have food handy to prevent a complete crash.

Thankfully the dogs didnt need too much help on the way back and were very patient when I had to take extra time unharnessing them. It was tough slowly watching my body shut down but thankfully James and Ben were both home and available to come out to the trail head and help me load up the sled and gear.

I wasn't much help and even after getting home, soaking in a hot bath, trying to eat something and taking a rest it was a full two hours before I could get up the energy to feed and drop the dogs. They were snug in their boxes so were in no discomfort but I really hated to be incapacitated like that.

It was totally my fault for not seeing the warning signs earlier, paying attention to them and packing food for myself like I always do. The dogs had snacks but since Ive been running the new sled its been a bit difficult to pack my usual stuff in the new bag. I miss all my pockets and ways I could organize. It will all come with time but I absolutely have to bring food with me any time I leave the house. It could have been a much more serious issue if we had gone on a longer trek.

The dogs worked very hard today. I had extra weight in the sled and brought back out the firewood I dropped off earlier in the season. The dogs also broke lots of trail which was completely different than running on the slick hard track we have everywhere else.

They hadnt broken trail in so long and I think Boreas took his job a bit too seriously today. He pooped out before anyone else did. I have to watch that boy. He works 110% and could get in trouble if he doesnt pace himself.

Eli, Reba and Polar all got out today filling the team out to 12 for our 13 mile run. Chewy is next to try his paws on the trail but he needs to wait until we are back down to slower miles. Hes doing much better coming around and now gets right up to his house when its time for feeding instead of being at the end of his tie out.

My view of a 12 dog team as we crest a small hill.
Big Blue is so big that I have to wait until we get over the ledge before I can see the dogs again!