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February 17, 2015 by

Say it with me: “GO TEAM!!!”

Allen and the SP Kennel Black Team, and Brent and the Wild and Free Team left Two Rivers checkpoint right on time, within two minutes of each other. The final leg is 73 miles to downtown Fairbanks. Two tough mushers, two extraordinary teams, two measly minutes. How exciting is that? This is really going to be a sprint to the finish with neither musher nor team giving an inch.

Allen left with 11 team mates on the line and Quito in single lead. He left Chemo and Outlaw with us. Chemo was nursing a tender triceps muscle and he is better to rest than push. Outlaw had been perfect but coming into the checkpoint, perhaps even going down the very last hill, he hurt his bicep/shoulder and is now back at the kennel with us. Both dogs made a huge contribution to the team effort and Allen was sorry to not have them for the final leg.


Chemo and Outlaw finish their race in Two Rivers

Both teams looked fired up as they left the checkpoint. Allen has run his team on this trail a few times leading up to the race, in anticipation of this very scenario. The dogs know that raw steaks and the cozy dog truck are waiting for them. Will that give them an advantage? I guess we’ll know soon enough.

Whatever the outcome later this evening we are so proud of the team and thank you for your support during the race. We will leave the kennel a couple of hours before they are due to finish to set up ready to greet them. Keep an eye on the Yukon Quest Facebook page and website for up to the minute news.

How’s that ‘refresh finger’ doing?

GO TEAM!!!

Pics and video to follow shortly.

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  • Oh my….it doesn't look like I will be getting much sleep tonight. Refresh, refresh, refresh. GO ALLEN, GO BLACK TEAM!! Cheering you on from Erie, PA!

  • Chemo and Outlaw, no worries, some of our bodies don't even know what the word sprint means!
    You did back to back marathons and Ragnars. WoW

    You ran an amazing race boys, enjoy your reward, and heal up for next month? 🙂

  • I think you guys know which team I am rooting for and sending my prayers and good energy to… SPK!!! … All the way!!! Allen and the Black Team have been gaining ground steadily and surely!!!
    Hoping for the very best for SPK!!!
    Go Allen and Black Team, go all the way to the finish and WIN!!!!
    Sorry about the beautiful pups who did not get to cross the finish line! They are, in my opinion, true champions!!!
    Godspeed!!!

  • This is downright painful. A sleepless night, hearts in our throats…I hope Allen and the Black Team can feel all of our collective well wishes for a safe and happy finish. GO ALLEN! GO BLACK TEAM!

  • It's going to be a long night here in the Adirondacks!! I already took my first cat nap….how do they function with so little sleep is beyond me! Watch the age of the tracker information…..don't be fooled by old information! Yup, I did this all last night…refresh, verify and do it again and again and again! A quick shout out to our boy Chemo and his running mate Outlaw….you two done good!! Enjoy your "early" rest and TLC!

  • Wish they could both win – both outstanding guys and dogs!
    During a 70+ mile stretch I assume they need to stop and give their dogs a quick snack – or not? And if so, who is going to stop first, and will that give the other one a chance to pass?

  • WOW, what a thrilling finish this is! Both teams have earned the name champion, and I'm cheering for all the athletes tonight. Go go go Allen, Quito, SPK….you are Rockstars!

  • I'm sitting in a recliner wearing my SPKennel fleece hat and yelling at my laptop screen. Come on Allen….come on Quito…Come on Black Team…I'm not going to bed.. ( I'm retired)…You guys are amazing. Nice work Allen. What a Quest you are having!! It's one for the ages.

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