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March 8, 2008

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Image from the Trail

March 7, 2008 — Lance Mackey runs down the Yukon river shortly after leaving Ruby on Friday. Photo courtesy of Jeff Schultz. See more images from the trail »

Mackey, King appear headed for a duel

In the Iditarod, actions often speak much louder than words, though sometimes the two also match up. Jeff King's actions and words when he pulled in Friday indicate he was very happy with his situation, despite a two and a half hour deficit to rival Lance Mackey.

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