08/09/2025
🌟 The Inaugural UltraDog 50km Event 🌟
On Saturday night Sage and I took part in the first ever 50km event. We entered as a single discipline solo musher - I rode a push bike 🚲
We started at 7.30pm and finished at 5am with 5 hours run time, and 4.5hrs total rest time taken between each lap at the checkpoint.
The trail was beautiful, and challenging! We’ve been training for the past 2.5 months and I was still not prepared for the hills, especially the goat track which at one point I wasn’t sure I was going to make it to the top!
I absolutely love being out on the trails at night with just my dog. We barely seen anyone and ran 50km alone in the middle of the forest ~ pure bliss ✨🌲
Sage is an absolute champion! She done exactly what she was bred for ~ Performed her original function in harness most capably, carrying a light load at a moderate speed over great distances.
She was the recipient of the first ever Cowboy Award, presented to an incredible dog that shows resilience, spirit and determination that defines a true sled dog. We were very honoured to receive this award 🐾🖤
Thank you to the UltraDog committee for a fantastic event with great, well thought out trails and showcasing true sled dog culture. It was an unforgettable weekend!
Thank you to all my sledding buddies for their support, especially Ange who was my sounding board and a big support during our training ✨
Another thank you to Blake and Jen Freking for all their guidance and support with my training and preparation. They gave me the confidence to believe we could actually do it ☺️
Lastly, but most importantly, a massive thank you to my husband for all those early mornings to train, staying up all night, and for just being my number one supporter 🤍
