Both 53-year old Doug Swingley and Dee Dee Jonrowe, same age, have scratched their teams from this year's race. Swingley is said to have possibly broken some ribs and dislocated his thumb in an accident. Jonrowe broke at least one finger in a fall and may have further damage to her hand. It is a shame to see these two respected veterans forced to stop, but I am in awe that they can run at all. I only have one year on them and I am sure not up for running over a thousand miles in weather colder even than it is here (and trust me, it is plenty cold. The transmission on the work truck is frozen, making it impossible to get any hay).
Here is the official site for the race. Here is Susan Butcher's family website, which supports the families and children of cancer patients.
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Brrr to this and the preceding weather post!
Maybe next year the race will be in NY state.
FC This would have been a good year for them to do that. Wonder if there is enough room up in the Adirondacks for them to run it. lol
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