Hey Matt, Great job!! For anyone with doubts about Matt's navigational work I can tell you, firsthand, with absolute certainty that he knows that route better than any other human alive or buffalo for that matter.
Since my withdrawal from the race, to my surprise, I have felt rather content with my choice, it is only now that I feel sadness. Tears don't quite well up in my eyes, but I can feel them. The journey I shared with Matt will forever be in my thoughts.
My choice to participate in this years race was last minute, 12 days prior to be exact, and only two weeks prior to that had it even crossed my mind. If it weren't for Matt having told me that this year might be his last, I would easily have put off the desire till next year. I cannot thank Matt enough for the hospitality he showed me out there. It was as though he welcomed me into a special place in his world. If ever something is a part of a man, this race is a part of Matthew Lee. It truly is inspiring to see and experience such a passion as the one Matt has with this race. At one point I remember Matt saying that this years race (TD) was like a doctoral thesis. To that I can only say congratulations Doctor Lee!!
I would also like to formally apologize to Matt for not having joined him till the end. I guess I will have to contemplate making it up to him with an attempt, next year, at the US record; of course with an official start in Banff that is!!
Thanks Matt for bringing such life into this race, not just for me but for everyone! You have done the right thing with the push to start in Banff.
I would also like to Thank Don for Matt's extrication; it was great to meet you guys in Wyoming and it is even better to hear that you have taken care of my friend!
the finish
Hey Matt, Great job!! For anyone with doubts about Matt's navigational work I can tell you, firsthand, with absolute certainty that he knows that route better than any other human alive or buffalo for that matter.
Since my withdrawal from the race, to my surprise, I have felt rather content with my choice, it is only now that I feel sadness. Tears don't quite well up in my eyes, but I can feel them. The journey I shared with Matt will forever be in my thoughts.
My choice to participate in this years race was last minute, 12 days prior to be exact, and only two weeks prior to that had it even crossed my mind. If it weren't for Matt having told me that this year might be his last, I would easily have put off the desire till next year. I cannot thank Matt enough for the hospitality he showed me out there. It was as though he welcomed me into a special place in his world. If ever something is a part of a man, this race is a part of Matthew Lee. It truly is inspiring to see and experience such a passion as the one Matt has with this race. At one point I remember Matt saying that this years race (TD) was like a doctoral thesis. To that I can only say congratulations Doctor Lee!!
I would also like to formally apologize to Matt for not having joined him till the end. I guess I will have to contemplate making it up to him with an attempt, next year, at the US record; of course with an official start in Banff that is!!
Thanks Matt for bringing such life into this race, not just for me but for everyone! You have done the right thing with the push to start in Banff.
I would also like to Thank Don for Matt's extrication; it was great to meet you guys in Wyoming and it is even better to hear that you have taken care of my friend!
Reuben Kline
www.bicifitness.com