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Health/Physical Fitness
- 03/16/2010
- Dog Care: From the Trail to the Lab
By Sally Simon, Finalist for Target® 2011 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™, New York
Filed under 2010 Race Season, Health/Physical Fitness, News and Information, People, Places, or Dogs, Science, Target Teacher on the Trail
The Alaskan sled dog is widely known as being the most athletic dog in the world. These marathon runners are revered for their strength and endurance. …
- 03/16/2010
- For the Love of Dogs
By Blynne Froke, Finalist for Target® Teacher on the Trail™, California
Filed under Curriculum for the Classroom, Health/Physical Fitness, News and Information, People, Places, or Dogs, Science, Target Teacher on the Trail
Iditarod sled dogs are the most amazing athletes in the world, literally. We love the challenge they embody, both personal and physical, as they run full tilt across the…
- 03/16/2010
- Caring for Dogs of the Iditarod
By Martha Dobson, Finalist, Target® Iditarod 2011 Teacher on the Trail™, North Carolina
Filed under Curriculum for the Classroom, Health/Physical Fitness, Language Arts, News and Information, Science, Target Teacher on the Trail
Caring for the Iditarod dogs is as thorough and professional as care for human athletes. High school, college, and professional athletes undergo regular physical examinations to ascertain…
- 01/19/2010
- Go Idita-Walking and Get Healthy!
What is an Idita-Walk?
Idita Walk in North Carolina
Filed under Health/Physical Fitness, Idita- Walk, News and Information
An Idita Walk is a fun way to improve your health and keep physically fit. It involves creating a walking program and using the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® as the…
- 05/29/2009
- Sled Dog Harness System and Activity Guide
I present my Sled Dog Activity around the country at various workshops from grades K-12. My Sled Dog Harness System and Activity Guide is distributed through SporTime, LLC. Their on-line catalog has a direct link to the Iditarod website! Our…
Filed under Health/Physical Fitness
- 03/10/2009
- Elite Athletes Receive Top Notch Care
By Herb Brambley
2010 Target Teacher on the Trail FinalistImagine you are a professional athlete getting ready for your playing season, or even a high school athlete. What is the first thing you have to do before stepping onto…
Filed under Health/Physical Fitness, Iditarod Facts, Data, History, People, Places, or Dogs, Science, Target Teacher on the Trail