HUMAN

Name: Terry Murphy

Age: 66

Residence: Newport, North Carolina

Occupation: Full-time dog trainer

Years involved with Iditarod: This is my first year at the Iditarod.

Iditarod Role: Currently, today, I’m working in check-ins, but I’ve volunteered for a couple of other things working outside.

Current Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Date of Photo: March 2, 2023

Temperature: The temperature inside’s quite balmy. I haven’t been outside yet.

 

What, who or how and when did you first get involved with the Iditarod?

I first became involved with the Iditarod this year. I’ve watched it for many years.

What is your Why? Why are you here TODAY and involved with the Iditarod?

I am here today and involved with the Iditarod because one of my trainers said, “Do you want to go?” And I said, “Absolutely.”

Tell me about just one of your most memorable Iditarod experiences:

One of my most memorable Iditarod experiences was meeting a group of dogs at the kennel and seeing the consistency with which they worked with people most positively.

What in life do you know for sure?

What I know for sure in life is I will never be without my dogs.

 

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