A new season is upon us! It’s been a slow start, but that’s nothing new in the warm and humid northeast. I’ve got modest race plans for the team this fall and winter, with a bigger focus on just enjoying the trails with my dogs and loved ones.
Before dryland training even started, a number of races I had on the docket were canceled. I was hoping to finally attend Bristol in Canada, but it’s not happening this season (perhaps indefinitely?). The fall race in the NJ Pine Barrens was canceled due to park staffing problems. I really hope they get that sorted for the spring race—I love returning to where this all began.
There’s a few snow races I’d like to try and they inevitably choose the same weekend. If the past few winters taught me anything, it’s to keep options open, because more than half end up canceled anyway.
Our first event of the season will (hopefully!) be the Paws of Thunder dryland race in November, hosted by the Siberian Husky Club of the Niagara Frontier. We attended this one day, 2-heat race last fall and had a really fun time. I expect to be running in the 6-dog rig and 2-dog bikejor classes again. See you on the trails!
