{"id":1605,"date":"2011-04-19T16:01:03","date_gmt":"2011-04-19T22:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2011-04-20T18:00:13","modified_gmt":"2011-04-21T00:00:13","slug":"robins-advice-for-the-bolder-boulder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2011\/04\/19\/robins-advice-for-the-bolder-boulder\/","title":{"rendered":"Robin’s Advice for the Bolder Boulder"},"content":{"rendered":"

The AWR BolderBoulder team<\/strong> is ready for another year!\u00a0 It’s a great way to train for your next big adventure trip<\/a>.\u00a0 Here is Robin’s advice to anyone running the BolderBoulder:<\/p>\n

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  1. Do not partake in any of the slip-and-slides<\/strong> along the route.\u00a0 They are often unfortunately positioned over sharp objects. Oh, and did I mention wet socks?!\u00a0 I recommend skipping the beer<\/strong> and bacon <\/strong>too….<\/li>\n
  2. Take advantage of the mobile locker<\/strong> ($2). It can be rainy and\/or cold after the race, so it is nice to have a layer of clothes in the stadium. Also throw in a sandwich because the after-race snack is not very filling.<\/li>\n
  3. Hang around for all the Memorial Day festivities in the stadium from 11am to 12pm.\u00a0 It is worth it to see the elite runners<\/strong>, the parachutists<\/strong>, and the fighter jets<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you finish early, there is an expo across the street to kill time.<\/li>\n
  4. Wear a costume<\/strong>, but make it loose-fitting, not hot, and easy to breathe.<\/li>\n
  5. Training <\/strong>does not start one week before the race — make it your New Year’s resolution.<\/li>\n
  6. Bring a camera or cell phone camera <\/strong>so that you can get your photo taken with Elvis.<\/li>\n
  7. Get to the race early<\/strong> and forget about driving.\u00a0 The energy before the race is incredible, you can meet up with friends, and you can get in the mobile locker or portable toilet lines.\u00a0 Besides everything takes longer than you think it will.<\/li>\n
  8. If you are a man, get the Crocs <\/strong>package.\u00a0 This year they are very cool and very comfortable.\u00a0 (I don’t like the women’s or kids’ shoes this year.)<\/li>\n
  9. Invite friends<\/strong> to run or walk with you.\u00a0 It’s just more fun that way!<\/li>\n
  10. Join the AWR team<\/strong><\/a> for a free t-shirt!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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