Unlike most others I am not fully done with my longer training runs. Since we had not enough guides, I had to work quite alot with my race dogs the last two weeks, so I feel I need another week or so with distance training before they are ready for the “tuneup” for the races. I have had Van out of the team for a while, but today he was ok and ready again. No other injuries… Milos is ready to leave towards south tomorrow. He has a good looking team. All 3 he lent from me got their space among the 14 for his Grande Odyssee team. Also Aki is sending his handler Juho driving south quite soon – but he and his wife, Malla will fly to Geneva and meet the dogs and Juho there…also Aki have an competitive team as far as I understand. I will call Ketil tonight about what he expects from his team. Anyhow, my guess is that all 3 will be among top 8 in the final standings of Grande Odyssee 2011. – in about 17 days we know if I am right… Happy New Year!/Taisto
