The team has just passed through Safety so has about 20 miles to go. Conditions are quite different from this time last year, thankfully. She'll still be working hard behind the sled: ski poling, pedalling and running up the hills to help the team.
It has dawned a gorgeous day here in Nome. There is no wind and the sunrise was simply beautiful. Aliy will be enjoying her final run this morning with her amazing team! This could be the last time some of her team mates run this race with her so it will be a bittersweet time for her. Eager to finish but enjoying the moment.
The support crew on the ground here has swung into action - a welcome change from staring at our many digital devices! We set up the dog yard this morning with straw lined kennels; warm, dry jackets and fleece blankets at the ready. We'll prepare a meal fit for superstars and pack some steaks for the finish line.
For Aliy, we'll take some hot food, a fresh salad and a change of clothes. And, of course, we have plenty of hugs and kisses for them all!
Aliy's nephew Sam (right) is particularly excited to see Aunt Aliy and the team.
We are incredibly proud of each of them. Aliy has run a great race and gave her team the rest they needed all the way along. The most important thing to both Aliy and Allen is to arrive at the finish line in any race with happy, healthy dogs.
We will head down to the finish line soon and Kennel Mom Mickey will be with you as they cross the line. We'll get pics and video to you as soon as we can.
Go Team! Yay!
PS: You'll see Allen and the Black Team are still resting in Shaktoolik. They may not move from there until after the Red Team has finished. When possible, Allen likes to see her safely home before continuing with his race.
