Aliy is in Anchorage this weekend. She is a participant in the Anchorage Running Club’s Big Wild Life Runs half marathon. Friend, and Clarion Suites Director of Sales and Marketing, Linda Steiner, convinced Aliy that this summer she should try to “keep up with her dogs.”
On Sunday morning, the half marathon starts two blocks away from the Iditarod Starting line in Downtown Anchorage. At Mile 4.5 Aliy will travel the exact same route as her dog team will during the Iditarod in seven months. Of course, she will get an entirely different perspective of the trail this time of year!
The Half Marathon Route and the Iditarod Route start two blocks apart but converge soon after.
Aliy’s goal is to travel the trail during a different season and earn a little more respect from the SP Kennel canine crew at home. So, be ready to pass out the Ibuprofen on Sunday evening!
I am oping for a first place now as a preview of Nome in March… go Aliy!
I can hear the dogs laughing already!… Good luck, have fun… and try not to spill your coffee while you run!… Are we going to see an Aliy Cam?
Good luck – woof, woof, woof!!!
Make sure you have cushy booties or really good running shoes:)
May your fans be watching…
Go Aliy Go!
Great Iditarod training…
Ha! No Aliy Cam on this one. I'll be too busy "sucking wind" to video anything!
What a hoot Aliy! You go girl. Make those SP Kennel athletes proud. Am pulling for you to cruise into the finnish line!
13 miles, eh? Would love to be at the finish on this little jog.
Sure you will do great and run across the finish smiling.
I presume ChaCha gave you some sage advice, like "pace yourself…keep moving forward."
"Have pasta tonight with low salt sauce" is another bit of advice from back here in CT! Also…
"Finishing" is a good goal!!!
Best of luck!!!
P.S. Please take care and be safe. And just walk if you have to! And don't get distracted like some of your 4-legged pals and ask for treats from the crowd!
I'll be rooting for you Aliy.
You go Girl!! Bummer about no Aliy Cam….the dogs really would have enjoyed seeing you run!
Don't forget your tent…to keep out of the sun! Ha, Ha woof, woof
You go girl!! And by the way, good for you!
Wait a minute!!!
According to this morning's Anchorage Daily News, there are several contests on the schedule including one with "teams" of four running, I think, the 26plus miles of a full marathon – is Aliy going with the car guys Ranger and Beemer and perhaps Clyde?
–Margaret
I'm so proud of you Aliy, you're really training hard. Go get 'em girl! Ibuprofen, a cool epsom salt foot soak, and a big dinner with plenty of liquids and electrolites after…you'll need it!!!
Your dogs must be soooo jealous.
WooHoo! Go Aliy! Wish we could be there. Have fun.
Tell Allen he has to rub your feet. Go Aliy!!
Wow! Those dogs can really 'smoke' on the trail!!! Go Aliy and pups!