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How much training do the dogs require before starting the Iditarod?

April 26, 2017Iditarod require TRAINING

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How much training do the dogs require before starting the Iditarod?

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Most mushers attempt to log around 1,400 training miles between Sept. and Feb. In addition to this they run several two and three hundred mile races. The yearly mileage grand total for a competitive sled dog is over 3,200 miles counting the Iditarod!