Joachim Labrecque, 15, a 10th grader at Chugiak High School, has been running dogs all his life. He says his mom does and it’s fun. He hasn’t run any races yet. He is in the 10th grade and participates in NJROTC, basketball, cross country, plays guitar, blacksmithing, He says he also enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, exploring, playing guitar, shooting guns and running dogs. After high school, he plans to attend the Naval Academy in Maryland and then make it through Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. He says he won’t continue mushing.