How to win a #BYU 50 Box: True Advice from a True Winner

Wow! That was a whirl wind of a day, wasn't it? Tom Holmoe running around provo with a football helmet on. Burger eating contests. Drained phone batteries. A few winners. And a whole lot of broken dreams. All in the name of #BYU50.

If you are reading this, it's probably because you just can't quite get to sleep. If you had just done one or two things differently, you would have gotten that box and would be basking in the eternal glory of being a #BYU50 winner right now.

#BYU50 only comes once a year, so it's never too early to start planning your strategy for next time. As a former #BYU50 champion, I feel it my duty to guide you to victory so you can join me and all of the other illustrious winners in the #BYU50 circle of champions. Let's begin.

Step 1: Preparation 
You really can't be too exhaustive here. The #BYU50 competition is one of the most diverse and demanding challenges known to man. You need to be prepared to sprint at full speed, down hamburgers in 2 bites, and drive a golf ball like a pro if you even want a chance on game day. Here are some tips sure to make you one of the elite:

• Extra phone batteries. With how much you'll be refreshing your twitter feed you will be sure to burn through full charges like wildfire. You'll need a minimum of 11 batteries to make sure you get through the day. 
• Hone in on every possible skill now. I'm not kidding. You have to be an expert at literally every conceivable way that two people could compete with each other. Badminton, ballroom dancing, limbo. You name it, you could be asked to do it. 
• You'll need to know your area like the back of your hand. The box could be dropped anyplace. You must be able to recognize every park pavilion, every store front, every obscure landmark in a 30 mile radius at the drop off a hat if you even want to think about winning. 
• Gas up your car and scope out the most central location for potential "drop spots" in the area you are aiming to win in. I'd also suggest you invest in a good cooler full of drinks (caffeinated), snacks, and well balanced meals. It could be a long day. 

Step 2: Game Day

• #BYU50 day starts early, make sure you get a good nights sleep so you can deliver at peak performance. Also, carb-loading is never a bad idea. 
• Arrive at your central location no later than 7am. The early bird gets the worm, or as I like to put it, the early Cougar gets the box. 
• Where ever you park, do not turn your motor off or even put the car in park. Time is everything and you cannot afford to waste any of it. Dreams are made and broken by hundredths of seconds. Don't be a victim, be a champion! 
• Refresh your twitter feed as often as humanly possible. This might drive your data overage charges through the roof, but winning isn't free. Are you willing to pay the price?
• Be ready to move when the time comes. Peddle to the metal my friend. "Eat my rubber! Burn shorts! Right Rusty?"
• Laser focus is a must once you get there. Sprint to the finish and complete all tasks just like you did in your training. You are almost there! 

Step 3: Win 

If you follow every step of advice listed above you are sure to win. So what are you waiting for? Get to it! I'll see you in the winners circle.