Hello All!
A little more than two months ago nearly 80 Coast Guard active duty, reserve, auxiliary members, family and friends participated in one way or another in the 26th Annual Baker to Vegas Relay Challenge Cup. This is a 120 mile relay race challenge through the desert among more than 200 law enforcement teams. It challenges strength, agility, endurance, and teamwork, while at the same time promoting camaraderie.
The time to plan for next year's race is upon us and we are asking for runners and volunteers. Do you think you have what it takes to run in the desert at midday? Or through the mountains at more than 3,500 feet, or get up in the middle of the night to run your leg, stand your watch or drive your shuttle? Of course you do!! This will be the fourth year in a row the Coast Guard has been able to put together a team, and you don't want to miss it. If you don't feel as if you are a strong enough runner to run, we need volunteers. This is a major commitment for an event you will be proud to be a part of on race day, April 16-17, 2011. Check out the team website, http://www.bakervegas.com/index.php. There are less than 300 days until we meet in Vegas to show the rest of the Law Enforcement community what we are made of.
This year's team welcomes two new team captains: Lt.j.g Bill Burwell and PA1 Allyson Conroy. BM3 Mike Lesley has been involved with the race for a number of years and with the Coast Guard team since its inception in 2008.
If you are interested in participating, let one of us know. We will be having a meeting aboard Sector San Diego in the near future for those who are seriously interested. (If you can't make it to San Diego, don't worry we will fill you in on all of the news.) We look forward to hearing from our legacy runners as well as meeting some fresh faces. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the team captains.
As always, Keep running and having fun doing it!
Warmest Regards,
Your Team 1790 B2V Team Captains
p.s If you believe someone has been left out, please pass the word. Thank you!