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.

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  • 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

  • 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!

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