Toughest Race on Earth: Iditarod
If you're not watching the Discovery Channel's Iditarod show then you should really reconsider. I've had the first two episodes on my DVR for a couple weeks and just really haven't felt like diving into them because I didn't really think I was interested in dog driven sled racing. Turns out that I am now.
The Discovery Channel is following about 8 mushers of differing skill levels on the race. It's fascinating to see a group of guys that have won the race 4 times each battle adversity to go after another title.
Jeff King seems to be just flying along without any trouble at all. He's even giving a ride to two of his dogs in order to better rest them. So he's cruising a long in the top 5 with only 14 dogs and checking his competition and finding their weaknesses.
Meanwhile last year's winner Lance Mackey is having a hell of at time. He's already had to scratch his fastest dog and the others don't seem to be that motivated or are suffering a few injuries.
A father and son are also both going along and seem to be doing well.
I should probably tell you that I've already forgotten who won this years race and I'm afraid to try and google their exact names because I don't want to ruin the surprise for myself.
I love watching these dogs run, they live for it. I also like watching them eat. They burn 10,000 calories a day and watching them do their thing is just awesome. They're machines.
Anybody else watching?
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I caught a commercial
this weekend and added it to my DVR. Haven’t watched any yet.
Their tag line sold me…something along the lines of, “it makes the Amazing Race look like child’s play”
Don't hate the game, hate the nerds!
by thenerdhater on Oct 29, 2008 9:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad you found it!
I’m glad you got into the show, I’ve been following the Iditarod for a few years and have ended up traveling up to alaska a handful of times to cover the race, it gets pretty fun!
As the Discovery show airs, I’m re-posting my 2008 coverage from the race on my blog:
-I’d love to hear your thoughts!
by iditablog on Oct 29, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm definitely going to check it out
Do you give spoilers? Am I going to find out who the winner is if I go to your site?
by jbox on Oct 29, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might happen upon this
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
by Axion on Oct 30, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs















