The Iditarod is the worlds premier sled dog race. Competitors “mush” across 1,150 miles of snow covered land. They go through mountains, streams, forest. It takes a special kind of moxy to be a part of something like this and most of us (myself included) don’t have what it takes.
The Discovery Channel is airing a show that features a young lady by the name of Rachael Scdoris. She is from Bend Oregon and is the youngest person to ever compete in a 500 mile sled race. But this isn’t what makes her special. What makes her special is that she is legally blind.
If this were a Disney movie it would follow her entire experience. The preparation and the race itself. Sprinkle in a few flashbacks of her childhood and how she grew up with such a strong spirit, and end it all with her narrowly winning the Iditarod.
But this is real life so Rachael doesn’t win. At least not the race. She finishes 45th uttering her motto the entire way. "Trails great, dogs are good, I'm fine". This folks is a very sexy woman. And she instantly qualifies for Hero status.
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