Cody took off from Glenallen today with 12 dogs, wearing bib #10! They left the start at 1:18 this afternoon. They had a smooth run, and the team got in tonight to Chistochina at 8:29pm, for a run time of 7 hours and 11 minutes!! According to the Spottracker, their average run time was just over 6 mph. They had some overflow to contend with, but his awesome leaders Windsor and Oakie were perfect, and they hardly got wet. I just got off the phone with Paige and Thomas, who are handling for Cody , and he is doing amazing! The dogs are doing looking really good, and Cody is really happy with how they ran. He gave them some extra attention tonight as they bedded down in the straw, just to make sure they continue to do well. They still have 242 miles to go, but for now they are sleeping. Cody probably won't get much sleep tonight because it is always really exciting at the start of the race; they are all definitely excited to have a great first run behind them. They are going to rest 5-6 hours, and then take off in the early hours of the morning.
I will keep updating as I hear from Paige and Thomas, and if Paige gets internet, she will try to post too. But, definitely watch the team from the CB300.com website, the spottracker is rather addicting, and their facebook page keeps things updated too!
Here is Cody's Spottracker: http://trackleaders.com/copperi.php?name=Strathe__Cody
And search them of Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Copper-Basin-300-Sled-Dog-Race/113218608732801
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