Handler is down on 4th Avenue in Anchorage for Iditarod’s Ceremonial start. That leaves me some time on the computer. So far I’ve checked out Iditarod Insider for video clips of all the action and of course I shopped a little at the on line Iditarod store. And just to stay current on the events, I’m watching the ceremonial start on television. This is a huge event here in Alaska, every network is broadcasting from the starting line.
With the race officially starting tomorrow, I just wanted to remind you about how Iditarod reports times. When you check race stats, you’ll see some strange numbers – 0005, 2315, 1750 or 1330. It took me a while to remember that times are reported in MILITARY rather than regular time. Here’s how it works.
The main difference between how regular time and militray time works is how hours are expressed. Regular time uses numbers 1 to 12 along with AM and PM to differentiate before noon times and afternoon times. Military time hours are numbered from 00 to 23. Regular and Military time expresses minutes and seconds in the same way.
Here are some examples to help you along. Midnight is recorded as 0000; 1:00 AM is 0100; 2:00 AM is 0200 and so forth up until 11:00 PM which is 2300 hours. Let’s try the others listed in the second paragraph – 0005 is 5 minutes after midnight or 12:05 AM; 2315 in regular time is 11:15 PM; 1750 equals 5:50 PM and 1330 is 1:30 PM. It’s easy enough to figure this out if you simply subtract 12 from the hours of any time listed that’s greater than 1300.
It seems like military time is a great way to avoid confusion between AM and PM times. No wonder Military and Emergency workers use Military rather than regular time.
Born to Run,
Sanka
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Thanks for clarifying about re-start on Sunday. I want to follow this year’s race, (Prescott – Yellow Lab) and owner!
Hi Zuma.I herd that you know how to tipe.My teacher said that you used to tipe to her dog.His name was Nikki.And i have heard alot about you.
Hi Sanka!
We are the Amigos and Buddies in Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Colombo’s second grade. We learned about military time this morning and were thinking isn’t 1750 the same as 5:50 p.m.? We love reading all about you and can’t wait to hear more about all your friends in this year’s Iditarod.
Lot’s of human waves
The Buddies and Amigos
Military time is cool- but it is confusing, since I am so used to regular time. Thanks for the easy- to – understand explanation!
How do you know what is happening out on the trail during the race?
thats great wish you the best
Hi sanka who is your musher in the great race?
Hi Sanka,
My name is Erik, from Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Colombo 2nd grade class. This year I am learning about the Iditarod race. I like hearing about what you and the other dogs are doing during the race. Lots of Waves!!
Erik
i loved this articale
Hi Sanka!
Do you have a big Keyboard like Zuma?
How are your friends doing in the Iditarod race? I hope their doing really good.
One human Wave!
Samantha
HEY Sanka,
I really enjoy hearing from you. You inspire me . You are the best K-9! From Mrs.Fender I learned alot about the Iditarod!
Bye,
Nique Stumbaugh, 11, in the 6th grade, and lives in California
Oh Mrs.Fender is my 6th grade teacher(The Biggest Fan of the Iditarod)
Dear Zuma,
I have a few questions for you.
How long have you been a K-9 reporter?
What does it mean to”scratch” from the race?
Do you go to Anchouage/Nome to see the race live?
Does you owner approve of you being a K-9 reporter?
What’s your favorite part about being a K-9 reporter?
Why do you like the Iditarod so much?
Which Iditarod race is your favorite over the years?
Sincerely,
Ellen , Lansing New York
My human is glad I am a reporter for the race. So am I! I’ve been a K9 Reporter most of my life… even as a pup, I’d ‘report’ on my litter mates when they’d chew up something they shouldn’t. You can read more about me by clicking the ” Meet and Learn About Zuma” menu tab on the top left of this page. Sometimes I travel, but I spend most of my time during the race— in Anchorage where I can visit with the drop dogs as they return from the trail. Thanks to Iditarod Insider, I see the race as if I were right there! I like the Iditarod so much because it is “The Last Great Race on Earth!” My favorite race is the race we are in. You can read all about scratches in the article that Gypsy wrote. Go here http://iditarodblogs.com/zuma/2009/03/21/scratched-withdrawn-disqualified/ or Click on Gypsy’s name to find the article. Thanks for your questions, Ellen. Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma
Actually 1750 equals 5:50* just for the correction on that one.
Thanks! Fixed it! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma!