I can’t say my eyes are exactly wide open, but the video I shot of the SP Kennel Teams finishing the CB300 looks better to me now than it did when I was looking at it through my eyelids. I thought a few videos of the teams finishing might be a good wind down from the excitement of the weekend.
In this video, we pick up where I found Allen just entering the Glennallen checkpoint, then follow him as he races along the highway trying to chase down Jeff King. You know how it ends, but I hope you can see Allen’s indomitable spirit as he never stops working to help the team go as fast as it can.
I think you will also see his disappointment as he crosses the finish line, only a few minutes off the lead after 50 hours of non-stop effort. Congratulations to Allen on an extraordinary run, an outstanding finish and his commitment to leaving nothing in reserve.
Thanks, Mac! If you (and others) haven't found them yet, there are also some great CB videos up at MushingTV.
This one includes 5 min or so of Aliy chatting with Hugh Neff while she does her chores, starting around the 4:30 mark.
http://mushing.tv/?p=413
I suspect there is probably some SP Kennel action in other videos too, but I haven't had a chance to watch them all yet.
Thanks Mac for all your CB300 race coverage! Beautiful footage of Alan and his team in that Winter scenery. You all must be very tired, it was a grueling trek there and back. Alan's dedication to training and the team shows in the look and response of his team at the finish line! Dave in NC
Hey, is that Sven Haltmann talking right at the end of the video?
I think the voice at the end of the video is Benedikt Beisch of Mushing TV doing an interview. Dave in NC
Sven was still on the trail when Allen finished the race. Great video, Mac – loved your encouraging commments to the tired, frosty-faced dogs at the end!