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I didn't want to stick this on the weekend thread since it's Tuesday . I volunteer as an Aid Station captain at our local ultra , Silver State 50/50 . The race was last Saturday we got very lucky and didn't get rained on . We did have some mud and that made access a bit of fun . We have a theme every year which I keep secret . Only the other volunteers know ahead of time what the theme will be , we are at about mile 30 on a hard 50 mile course . This year was Toga Party .
Last year our theme was Blazing Saddles , I have some great volunteers who really get into it
No idea yet what next years theme will be .
Thanks for volunteering. I was sort of sad I could not make it down to MMT this year to volunteer. I always have a good time down there, and my aid station photos are sometimes classic. I forgo the runner running into the AS shot, and just find people doing normal stuff. I am not captain stuff, though my buddy captained a few times. It's a lot of work but fun. We did the peace, love 60's thing once and the boneyard another year. Not sure what to make of the bareback, er bottom cowboy. I guess he would make some people mosey down the trail quickly. Haha.
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Looks like fun! Though I wish I could unsee the butt and chaps guy!
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Very cool and looks like a ton of fun! No ideas for next year, but I haven't had my first beer of the day yet.
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From what I remember, you all are wearing too much clothing under those togas.
Didn't know Warden was there last year. He likes big hats.
Looks like fun. I always enjoy a fun AS. Takes your mind off the pain.
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Looks like a hoot!
If you’re free the weekend of June 23-24, I’m captain at the ALT AS at mile 85 of WS. Always looking for good volunteers! Chaps optional!
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Cool aid station report. It's usually a fun time.
+1 (Especially glad it wasn't a photo from the front.)
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Valerie, what fun! Great of you to volunteer, I am sure the runners loved your aid station and the Toga theme.
I especially love the laurel headwear.
Was the bareback cowboy wearing thongs? Would have been fun to see him after a few hours in the saddle, though...
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First a kilt and now this from Warden.
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Valerie, what fun! Great of you to volunteer, I am sure the runners loved your aid station and the Toga theme. I especially love the laurel headwear. Was the bareback cowboy wearing thongs? Would have been fun to see him after a few hours in the saddle, though...
Yes he was . I'll find the picture from the front for you . He had a big buckle too …..his WS buckle .
Margaret I usually only do the Silver State . The Striders do Foresthill but they always have loads of volunteers so I've never gone . If you are short handed let me know I may be free that weekend .
Yes he was . I'll find the picture from the front for you . He had a big buckle too …..his WS buckle . Margaret I usually only do the Silver State . The Striders do Foresthill but they always have loads of volunteers so I've never gone . If you are short handed let me know I may be free that weekend .
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