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This shot was taken by your warm and dry photographer from inside the warm and dry trailer. Couldn't risk getting the camera wet. Or cold.
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Some of the younger kids haven't quite learned what it means to get run over by bigger, faster racers. We sent them to the back before the gun went off.
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A beautiful day to watch a race in Southern California. As the day wore on, the temperature actually dropped.
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Volunteer Kylie Donia off the bike and heading for the pool. "So it's raining. So what? Gonna get wet anyway."
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Josh heading into T2. Only injuries were from people falling while trying to walk on the wet pavement on their bike cleats. Oh, one other one: EE member Earl got run over by a wheelechair racer. Seriously. We don't even know where to begin trying to describe that one.
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Hard to see anything through the mists rising off the water. Here's Vianey with about 75 yards to go.
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Coach Cherie guides her to the finish. The clock doesn't stop until you hand in your number.
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Old team member Arturo showed up to help out. Swears he's going to actually participate in the next race.
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A little business: Writing checks to pay Foundation bills (Cherie), and looking over photos from the ESA event in San Diego the weekend before (Jacque).
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Meli's daughter and future team member Karen, with Josh, as Robert admires the wall hangings. A splendid time was had by all!