Mrs. B's Watch List

You will see a lot of women on the Mrs. B's list. A women has not won the Iditarod since Susan Butcher in 1990. It just happens that a lot more men compete in the Iditarod so the chances of a women winning are not as high. There are usually at least one woman in the Top Ten.

 Last year, Aliy Zirkle, was second by just a couple of hours. This year her husband, Allen Moore, won the Yukon Quest. Oh, by the way, he was second in the Yukon Quest last year. Aliy is running that winning team in the Iditarod. Mrs. B really wants to see her win.

Dee Dee Jonrowe is running the Iditarod for the 31st time. She is an amazing women. Yes, her signature color is pink because she is a breast cancer survivor. She has finished 2nd twice and has been in the Top Ten numerous times. When Mrs. B and I visited her kennel last week she and her dogs looked ready for a good race.

Jessie Royer took last year off but she is back a ready to go. Jessie grow up in Montana and is currently living in Darby, MT,  Mrs. B's hometown. She even works for the same guest ranch, Mrs. B worked for in college. Pretty cool! Jessie was 2nd at the Race to the Sky but she let the Junior musher she is training, Alea Robison, win. 

Jodi Bailey is another woman to keep your eye on. Jodi has run both the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. 

Don't forget Angie Taggert, Teacher Gone to Mush , and Mrs. B's friend. Of course, there are also the Berington twins, and Jessica Henricks. Mrs. B really has trouble narrow it down. She tries to watch everyone.