I really hoped we would be able to run-race the first leg with the same tempo we had in previous races, but the heat came down on us at mile 17. I therefore, had to ensure safe passage for the dogs in this temperature.... I really didn't want any dropped dogs, dogs suffering from heat exhaustion or unhappy dogs at the finsih line, just a safe and happy first run of the Can-am 60. Heading out over the lake was fun and then soon into the woods chasing teams infront of us for as long as we could.
