Boot Camp Challenge w/ Spyder Leader (Video)

Every Tuesday and Thursday evening for the past three months I have been training a group of military family members to compete in 5k Run laced with military drill instructors and obstacle courses at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot's Semper-Fit in San Diego. This was my second year on this project and I enjoy motivating these people. I like to think I carry a good rapport with my trainees and their friends and families. They really liked the Can-Am Spyder and so did other military patrons every time I worked there. Today marks the last day working with this group and the day of The Boot Camp Challenge.

Race Director "Brent Poser", who helped build the Camp Pendleton Race Series, was kind enough to allow the "Can-Am Spyder Roadster" on the race course as the lead vehicle I arrived at 6:00AM and parked next to the start line in anticipation for the 9:00AM start. I assisted in setting up the starting line and I took a break from my work to answer questions every time I saw someone checking out my favorite arachnid roadster. As it got closer to race time, we learned that this event had 3,500 registered participants. A great crowd and a great race!

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After leading the racers out the gates I proceeded to patrol the course to make sure everyone was recieving the motivational benefits donated by the United States Marine Corps best Drill Instructors. These guys had a way with words and kept the groups moving through the course.

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When I was finished with my patrols, I headed back to the start to begin the race on a five person team with the Triathlon Club of San Diego. I parked the Spyder on the edge of the expo for maximum exposure.

Our team got 4th in the coed division and we had a blast forging our way through the warlike environment. In the end I was able to distribute all of the media I had on me and was witnessed by thousands. I really enjoyed seeing the race from the front of the pack on my "Can-Am Spyder Roadster".