Running with the Big Dogs w/Emily Robinson

Summary

Emily Robinson, a young and accomplished dog musher, joins Robert Forto on the Mushing podcast. Emily discusses her background in dog mushing and her recent success in the racing world. She shares her experience in the Knik 200 race and the challenges she faced. Emily also talks about the differences in training for different types of races and the importance of finding the right balance between speed and endurance. She reveals her favorite snack on the trail and highlights her favorite dogs in her kennel. Emily discusses the future of dog mushing and the changes she has seen in the sport. She expresses her gratitude to her supporters and shares where people can follow her journey.

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Takeaways

Emily Robinson has been involved in dog mushing since she was three years old and has been competing in races against adults as well as in junior races.
She recently won the Knik 200 race, the first Iditarod qualifier of the season, and is focused on mid-distance racing.
Emily’s training approach differs from mushers like Brent Sass and Ryan Redington, who specialize in longer races, as she focuses on speed rather than endurance.
Her favorite snack on the trail is baby food pouches, which provide a quick and easy source of nutrition.
Emily emphasizes the importance of supporting the sport of dog mushing and hopes to see it continue for another 50 years.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction and Bio

01:53Focus on Racing

02:23: Knik 200 Race

04:36: Racing with Big Name Mushers

07:28: Taking the Lead in the Race

10:36: Differences in Training for Different Races

13:21: Favorite Snack on the Trail

17:06: Favorite Dogs in the Kennel

21:54: Switching Between Junior and Adult Races

26:32: The Future of Dog Mushing

27:55: Biggest Changes in Dog Mushing

31:13: Acknowledgements and Social Media

33:38: Closing Remarks