Author Archives: mushbaby

It’s Squash Day!

Posted on November 23, 2013 by mushbaby

Three years ago, this happened (photo courtesy of Hoof and Howl Sled Dogs): Then a few months later, this was in my backyard: And it grew into this: I can hardly believe how much time has passed, but at the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day

Posted on November 21, 2013 by mushbaby

I have a sort of “home base” at the state park where I almost always park the car and start my runs. It’s a small, centrally located and relatively unused row of parking spots set back far enough off the … Continue reading →

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Going the Distance

Posted on November 18, 2013 by mushbaby

It was windy and chilly today, but we had a nice long run. As I’ve been adding distance, it’s cool to see the dogs “settle in” on some of the longer runs to a nice, steady trot with a bit … Continue reading →

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Back to the Grind

Posted on November 15, 2013 by mushbaby

I gave the dogs the week off, since they worked so hard last week I figured they needed a vacation from our vacation and they definitely spent some time resting up. But by this morning they were back to their … Continue reading →

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Destination Known: Second Annual Fall Mushing Vacay

Posted on November 10, 2013 by mushbaby

It’s that time of year, the slow season up North when it’s too late for trails to be used for horseback riding but too soon for them to be used for snowmobiling and skiing. The perfect time of year to … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday

Posted on October 28, 2013 by mushbaby

Had a nice, crisp (read: cold) run today; added a little distance. We started out a little rocky with a LOT of apparently delicious trailside odors, but once we got that sorted out the MPs did great. Of course, I … Continue reading →

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Fall Friday Fun

Posted on October 25, 2013 by mushbaby

I tried out a new trail today that was closed most of last year. It started out promising, as I like to try to stay on dirt paths as much as possible, but long stretches of it were more gravel-y … Continue reading →

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Skijor is Coming

Posted on October 21, 2013 by mushbaby

Technically, this is snow: Monday, October 21st:: 2.5 miles, cloudy/flurries. Maisy was really distracted by something off the trail on the Picnic Island loop, but she still ran really strong. Coordination, we have it:

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If At First You Don’t Succeed: Try, On By, Again

Posted on October 19, 2013 by mushbaby

Saturday, October 19th: 3.5 miles, cool/wet conditions, one water break. Lots of ON BY practice thanks to the local deer herd. A doe who was either very brave or very dumb was kind enough to stay in one place so … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re Hooked When…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by mushbaby

You sneak out in the rain for a quick run because you need it and because your work schedule is going to mean the dogs are going to have some long, boring days and because it’s really only sprinkling at … Continue reading →

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