Learn to learn.

Running the Mis Distance Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Day 23, September 23, 2010
Team Buzzsaw / Sponsored by Stewart Taylor Printing

I have learned to learn. Stetson has taught me a great lesson in that I need to have focus each training / conditioning day. I need to be doing something specific and have a focused goal each run. I have talked about this earlier but it is evident that this will be the most important part of my training. What exactly am I doing today? What is my purpose with these dogs today? Voice commands, voice recognition in their circle, what speed and why, health of the dogs, wide turns etc.. My confidence is growing each day with the dogs and I am convinced that I will finish the race with all 8 dogs intact. My mind often drifts to winter and for the first time in my life, I can't wait for cold and snow! I am jogging 3 miles for my conditioning without stopping and I feel better each time out. Anytime Fitness is on the way home and I will get some weight work for the legs tonight. For dinner : Alaskan Salmon on a cedar plank and acorn squash. I am down to 187lbs. I believe I will get to 175lbs by the Beargrease. I am truly blessed to have this in my life right now.