Nick Lovett (7) racing to second in the men’s 50 k, followed by Andre Lovett (58), who went on to place fourth, and Max Donaldson (3), who later finished eighth, in the men’s 50 k at Sonot Kkaazoot on March 26 in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Alex Kochon

Alex Kochon (alexkochon@gmail.com) is a former FasterSkier editor and roving reporter who never really lost touch with the nordic scene. A freelance writer, editor, and outdoor-loving mom of two, she lives in northeastern New York and enjoys adventuring in the Adirondacks. She shares her passion for sports and recreation as the co-founder of "Ride On! Mountain Bike Trail Guide" and a sales and content contributor at Curated.com. When she's not skiing or chasing her kids around, Alex assists authors as a production and marketing coordinator for iPub Global Connection.