Things didn't go as I had planned since I was using this race as a training run for the dogs that would be racing Copper Dog but didn't get to race Midnight Run. I was wanting to run a conservative race to protect the dogs for Copper Dog yet still be somewhat competitive. Unfortunately my dogs picked up a virus at the vet check and I was unable to race Copper Dog the following weekend. If I had known I would have raced more aggressively and raced with some different dogs but oh well what do you do right? We had a fun race aside from a few dogs dealing with some vomiting and diarrhea:) It was very warm (37 F?) but a beautiful day and as always a wonderful time at the race and in Ely with family and friends!!!! A big surprise was having my aunt and cousins show up at the finish!!!! That meant a lot to me it was so great to see everyone!!!! Congrats to my friend and vet Clayton for his fourth consecutive win and was it a new track record??? Way to go! :)