110 Photos Thanks to I Falls Daily Journal

Thanks for the photos. Great pics. I also wish I would've had more space for a bigger story, but we just switched from a daily newspaper to bi-weekly, and winter sports is our busiest time, so there wasn't much room. HOWEVER, all of the photos I took are online.


Here's the link:


Link to 110 photos on ifalls daily journal.com

Feel free to post that in your blog on www.arrowheadultra.com. I have pictures from the spaghetti feed to the Gateway checkpoint to where racers crossed Hwy. 53. Thanks again for everything and hope everything turned out well for you guys.


Jim Johnson
Sports Editor
The Journal, International Falls

Arrowhead Start at Kerry Park Arena, Intl Falls MN

Photos by volunteer Cait Johnson

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47346795@N07/page2/

Skier Jim Reed report

After 3 tries I finally finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and had a great time.


Jim Reed


http://www.arrowheadultra.com/Jim_Reed_2010.mht

Biker Jason Novak race report

Cheryl and Pierre,

Thank you for putting on this race. As a first timer, I was blown away by the hospitality and support of the organizers, volunteers, and the communities involved. Here is my report. I hope to see you next year.

Jason Novak

http://www.arrowheadultra.com/Novak_2010.mht

Perennial Biker Bill Shand race report

Hi Cheryl and Pierre,

Here is my story on the race. Thanks again for putting on such a great event.

Best Regards,

Bill

http://www.arrowheadultra.com/Shand_2010.mht

Biker Andy Magness race report

Great race guys - thanks to you two and all the volunteers for making it happen once again. In preparation and anticipation for it i got a kick out of browsing through all the trip reports from years past, so thought i'd send mine for future generations (:


Also want to personally thank Rick Mangan for the use of the pugs (without which none of this would have been possible for me!), Pat White for keeping my face from freezing (vaseline) and helping with all my pre-race bike issues, Jim Grijalva for an awesome pre-race meal, Rich for acting as support crew, Jeremy Kershaw for company on the trail, Don G. for all the encouragement, and Bill Shand for sticking with me through many dark hours - had it not been for him i'd have had to bivy for sure!


Here's my report: http://threehoursaweek.blogspot.com/2010/02/over-and-done-with-arrowhead-race.html



Here are a few 'self-portrait' photos throughout the race: http://threehoursaweek.blogspot.com/2010/02/evolution-of-suffering.html





Thanks again for a memorable event!


Andy

Joel Austin's photos

Joel Austin took some nice Arrowhead trail photos of Lance Andre and friends.

They are posted at the below link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/joeldaustin/Arrowhead10#

note from Janice Tower

Pierre and Cheryl,

I second Jeff 's comments about the hospitality of the volunteers and you, our race directors. I was fortunate to be able to stick around for awhile at the checkpoints which was an honest pleasure to visit with the volunteers, fellow racers and their families. I had an enjoyable event due to the extra time that I spent at Melgeorge's replenishing myself, problem solving and getting recon from race veterans. The information gave me the courage to head out into the darkness. I love the solitude of the trail and was in awe of the brilliant constellations of the moonless early evening Minnesota sky!

I particularly appreciated the welcoming attitude of folks in International Falls! The town folk there are the salt of the Earth! I learned a lot about lake fishery management, Walleye and harvesting Minnesota wild rice which apparently is far superior to "paddy rice."
Thanks to Anton for the ride back to The Falls and for the education on local history and culture. I hope that others took advantage of the opportunity to learn about northern Minnesota. Thanks also to Dick and Karen at the Tee Pee Motel, who made sure I was comfortable and well taken care of.

I do wish you continued success in growing this race while maintaining its adventurous character. I expect that other Alaskans will be eager to come down and take on the challenge.

Best,

Janice

Winner email to volunteers

Hi Cheryl & Pierre-

I just wanted to thank both of you, as well as the rest of the Arrowhead race organization, and all of the volunteers for putting on such a great race. I had a really good time and got to race & ride with some really cool people. It was certainly worth the trip down from Fairbanks and with a little luck I will be back again next year.

The thing that I always regret about doing these races is that I never get to spend much time in checkpoints talking to the volunteers because I'm always in a hurry to get in and out. It feels a little bit rude. But please do pass along how much those volunteers were appreciated. And that I thought everybody was extremely friendly and helpfull!! They made it possible for the racers to be able to get in and out as fast as each of us wanted too.

The finish venue could not have been better!!! Except that next time I'm sending a swimsuit in my clothing bag.

I think you guys have a great race and with the support that you have in International Falls it will continue to get bigger and better. Congratulations.

Thanks for all of your efforts!!

Jeff Oatley

Jeremy Kershaw race report

Hey There!

I am sending you the link to this year's write up. Thanks for a spectacular event. I was impressed by the organization again. I personally hope that it does not grow too much more. One can lose the "feel" of something with too many people. This year was great.

Thanks So Much!

Jeremy Kershaw

29er singlespeed bike

Cadence

http://jkcadence.blogspot.com/