Disabled runners go Beyond Limits Participants eagerly training for the Bolder Boulder

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Disabled runners go Beyond Limits
Participants eagerly training for the Bolder Boulder

By Eric Schmidt, Camera Staff Writer
May 28, 2006

After 10 weeks of training for the Bolder Boulder, the Beyond Limits team is pumped up for the race.

The team of about 25 runners with physical and developmental disabilities took its final practice laps Thursday at the Boulder Valley Ranch trailhead. The goal, organizers said, is for every runner to finish Monday’s race and inspire others with disabilities to do things they never thought they could.

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Special Olympics Volunteer Shares Zeal for Distance Running, But It’s His Fire-Walking Experience That Fuels His Passion for Transforming Lives

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Special Olympics Volunteer Shares Zeal for Distance Running, But It’s His Fire-Walking Experience That Fuels His Passion for Transforming Lives

Boulder Coaching Academy Helps Special Olympians achieve BolderBOULDER 10K Dreams

Boulder, CO – May 2, 2006 Scott Armstrong, personal success coach and marathon runner, “walks his talk.” Or rather, he runs it. That’s why the president and founder of Boulder Coaching Academy volunteered to be a pacer for Boulder’s Special Olympics program, training local kids for the upcoming Celestial Seasonings 28th Memorial Day BolderBOULDER 10K Race.

“If you really want to make major improvements in your life, you need someone to help you get moving forward, and to show you what to do to get better results than you’re getting right now. It’s an absolute must!” says Armstrong. “I’m delighted to share both my love of running and my recognition of the importance of constantly pushing one’s limits with these Special Olympians. Their racing success will be life altering.”

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