The Boulder Performance Network (BPN) team of Stacy Moller, Scott Swaney, Dave Mackey, and Shane Sigle competed in the Adventure Extreme 24-hour adventure race on July 26th. The race began with a fast start at the Frisco Nordic Center. Teams carried their paddle gear for a quick run to the boats before paddling and navigating their way in the chilly waters of Dillon Reservoir for no less than four hours. The navigation was challenging and first place was exchanged multiple times during the paddle. BPN exited the water after four hours of paddling with no less than two teams within minutes of first place. BPN raced into a 3 hour orienteering section to exit the o-course in first place followed closely by team Eolus. Knowing strong competition was close behind, BPN headed into the 6 hour mountain stage confident they could hold the lead with the strong legs of Dave Mackey and Scott Swaney. The mountain stage took competitors over twelve thousand feet with incredible views of the surrounding terrain and lung busting climbs. BPN attacked the rollerblade section with energy and teamwork but not without difficulties. BPN headed into the final mountain section knowing that up to six hours of pristine, single track would decide who would take the win at the race. BPN twisted, turned, climbed and descended before finishing the race after 19 hours of paddling, trail running, rollerblading, and mountain biking.
