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Exceeding Expectations
at the
Challenged Athletes Foundation
2009

One of EE's favorite events...

 

At beautiful La Jolla Cove, just north of San Diego

 

Rudy Garcia-Tolson is always one of the star attractions

 

Athletes come from all over the world

 

Operation Rebound -- Wounded war vets
still competing as athletes

 

Seemed like there were a lot more young kids
than in previous years

 

 

 

Ironman finisher & hero Sarah Reinertsen

 

 

 

"He ain't heavy..."

 

More spectators every year

 

The EE crew waiting to take part in the 13.1-mile run

 

The kids sacked out at David Brenner's house the night before,
a semi-annual tradition for years. (Proceeds from race-site
haircuts went to the Challenged Athletes Foundation.)

 

In transition waiting for the signal to go

 

And they're off!
That's Archie (with Jose hidden behind him),
Coach Cherie and Marlene. Josh was already long gone.

 


Josh is the first EE team member to finish, in a time of
1:45 after taking a wrong turn that cost him five minutes.


Jonah, one of many inspirational athletes

 

Archie proudly shows off his medal

 

Cherie ran with Jose and Marlene

 

 

What a thrill: A photo op with 2007 Ironman World champion
Chris "Macca" McCormack

 

A splendid time was had by all!

 

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