Bolder Boulder

Over Memorial day weekend we traveled to Colorado to visit family and run in the much anticipated Bolder Boulder.
We were hoping to fly over but never could get on a flight (standby) out and worried about making it back on such a busy weekend that we decided at the very last minute to drive. I have to be honest for some very very odd reason that drive feels like eternity to me. It is about an 8 hour drive but feels more like 20. I've yet to figure out why???
As we pulled in late Friday night I was actually pretty amazed at how well both kids did, it was mom that had the hard time!

We had a blast exploring all the creatures and such that Longmont has to offer. Both kids were very entertained. There was never a struggle with bedtime and it only took them seconds to fall asleep when their heads hit the pillow.

Sunday we spent some extra time crawdad hunting and eating. Yes eating! Who'd a thought! Carter, Glen, Susan, and Eric all were brave enough to try the yucky little creatures. Eric was very very thorough in cleaning them before they actually boiled them. I personally felt bad for the little guys.
After our dinner of crawdads and spaghetti (pre-race carbs) Susan made us some yummy pazookies! We each had to pick a partner to share our dessert with. I am not sure Grandpa made the best decision as Bess is quite the little sweet eater!












Monday morning rolled around rather early! Glen was very well prepared for this race. He was very structured in keeping up with his running schedule to make sure he finished in the time he wanted.
When we signed up for the race, Glen and I signed up to start at the same time. I convinced Eric and Hannah that they could run the whole thing and to sign up with us. The race workers wouldn't allow them to change to our heat so I moved down with them so we could try running together.
Glen started about 30 minutes before we did and had to wait in the stadium for us to arrive. As Eric, Hannah, and I started the race, they both took off way too fast for me. I have to pace myself and keep with that pace otherwise I'll hit a wall. At about 1.5 I noticed Hannah and Eric up ahead. I think they hit their brick wall! I passed them and never did see them again until we met in the stadium. Funny thing is they only finished 4 minutes after me. They were "the champs." I wish I were young again!
Glen had a goal of finishing the race under an hour. He finished at 59 mins. Goal accomplished! I finished at 1 hour and 10 mins. Susan and her friend also walked the race and met all the rest of us there at the stadium.
After the race was over they did a little program there in the Stadium. The program ended at noon. At 12:01 it started pouring, actually raining buckets! We found a tree to take coverage while we tried to decide where to meet Mike and the kids for our ride home. The tree started to leak so we decided we would need to take a different route. While in the bathroom I noticed some unused garbage bags that could fit two people. We paired up and walked out of the stadium for probably another mile or two to meet Mike.
It was a very fun experience and I am very glad we took the opportunity to do it.
Glen is now trying to convince me into running a half marathon with him. Crazy thing is the whole 8 years we've been married I've begged him to run with me and he always said, "I am not a runner, I can't run." Now look at him! He's totally killing me!

Thanks for the fun weekend full of entertainment guys!