Is Winter Here Yet?

I am a big time procrastinator.  It takes quite a bit of motivation for me to actually "plan" for something.  It's got to be something great, something important, and something that I absolutely love.  This year we put all our efforts into re-outfitting our sled dog team, re-doing our dog kennel, building new dog houses, and getting ourselves in better shape so we could be more competative and re-enter the racing circuit in the Midwest.  Unfortunately this year, Mother Nature has been the procrastinator (not to mention just a little bit stingy) with the SNOW.   Sometimes you plan, work, train and all around bust your rear to get ready for something, and then when your hopes are the highest... no go.   In our case... "no go to races"  Not that we aren't ready... there is just no snow to have them!  Plus, the lack of snow has reduced our training.  Not only can't we go out as much, but our team can't run as far, for fear of injury.  They are doing great, given the circumstances.  And, hopefully, with the little bit of "white fluffy" we got last night, the trails will be a little softer on their feet and training can return to normal.

Next race is the Midnight Run... We can't wait!  It will be great to visit a place where winter was not forgotten!