I have known Richie and Pete for years. They are extremely polite and modest. Right after last year's race I watched them wrestle for fun. Richie won, but it took some doing. Strapping fellow in great shape jumped up and challenged Richie "right now!" Alex is well over 6' and probably has 30+ pounds on Richie and was a wrestler. It was over almost before it started.
In '18 Richie was running with the top 3 and his dogs got sick. He held his dogs back well past what the race vets required. He still almost made top ten.
Thats a good story. I cant help but like Richie now! Hope he does well.
