The start of the women's race at Kincaid Park.

This afternoon was nice and clear for the Kincaid stampede mass start classical rollerski race. There was a 6km race and a 12km race. For some reason they always want the women to do the shorter races. Not something I understand, but that's how "they" do it.

Taz Mannix was my obliging photographer today so all of these photos are thanks to her. Taz only recently has returned to Anchorage from being home recovering from appendicitis so she wasn't racing and got to hone her photography skills instead of her double-pole today. We missed her terribly while she was gone and are very glad to have her back at practice. I'm sure that Mishka was glad to have her home in Talkeetna for awhile though. Mishka is Taz's pet polar bear and hasn't gotten ridden much since Taz moved to Anchorage to train and attend APU.

Kate "I'm tougher than you and you know it" Arduser

Brent "At some point in my career I want to be a male model" Knight

Kalysta "I'm going to beat you and look hot doing it" Schmidt

Mikey "Chuck Norris" Matteson

Katie "You only think I'm cute until I pass you" Ronsse

Labels: photos, race, rollerskiing