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I haven’t talked about #qditarod because it just hasn’t been the time for me. But when I arrived in UNK in heat of day, supporters said, “keep going, or they’ll withdraw you.” I couldnt. I promised the dogs rest, and it didn’t feel right. Our trust means more than any race judge.
Now I am crying you guys. I’m literally crying even typing about #qditarod. Because those dogs are amazing. Every single step of the way, they were confident and present and trusting. I wanted to travel with them forever. It has been one of the greatest joys of my life. 
I thought we’d have down moments. I thought down moments were normal for any challenging undertaking whatsoever. I would have accepted that we’d be tired sometimes, etc. I kept waiting. But every step of the way, they wanted to see what was next. I couldn’t believe it. #qditarod
You guys, do not eat Starbucks Via powder straight from the packet.
Simply bc you're in a pinch and don't want to mix it with blue Gatorade.
And if you DO happen to eat Starbucks Via powder, or chewing tobacco for that matter, please do not plan to spend all night bobbing slowly over moguls on narrow skis with a 1,000 lumen headlamp illuminating heavy snowfall right in front of your face.
