Because You Asked: Iditarod Update

Due to several requests, I will continue to post Iditarod updates until the winner gets to Nome. Don't wanna leave you hangin', after all ... 

Mackey sets sights on midway Iditarod gold, 24-hour layover Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey spent only 15 minutes in Ophir, pushing his team ahead of the pack to become the first to arrive in the ghost...

Buser unleashes Iditarod strategy that was 8 months in the making Recharged by a full day's rest in the woodsy cabin checkpoint of Rohn, Martin Buser's 16 dogs screamed to leave.

Berkowitz steals lead from Burmeister in Takotna With Martin Buser resting for the half of the day, Aaron Burmeister surged into the lead of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Tuesday -- until Berkowitz stole it away in Takotna.

Mushers welcome rest at Iditarod checkpoints Checkpoints along the Iditarod Trail offer a place for mushers and dogs to rest and recharge as they make their 1,000-mile journey to Nome.