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Elizabeth Ellison
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6/26/2009 6:24:55 PM
Jared i am sooooo Proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love mom
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/26/2009 5:30:57 PM
Just in from Jared E.:
"24 miles to the finish!!!!! Awesome moment."
Go GIVE HOPE!
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/26/2009 3:10:08 PM
This just texted in from Jared Ellison [Give Hope]:
"Almost there. 90 miles left. Just entered MD."
GO GIVE HOPE!
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vivian ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/26/2009 10:48:23 AM
I received your txt at 5:20 this morning. I can not tell you how proud of you we all are, there are just not enough words to express how we feel. Dad & I were so touched by your words today. The visual was awsome & heartfelt. In the great words of your wonderful wife "Ride On"!!!
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/26/2009 9:20:50 AM
Jared Ellison, Give Hope, texted 2:48 am PST/5:45 am EST
Just headed out for another shift. Getting close. Littl sleep. Starting in Grafton, WV. Everyone is really tired. Crunch time!!!!!
Jared Ellison, Give Hope, texted at 5:09 am PST/8:09 am EST
WOW, I think I just had the most bittersweet moment of RAAM 09. It was very early on our last day of the race. We were all VERY tired from a long week of racing and sporadic sleep. We had just taken over frm our other 4 racers at 5:30 am. Elliot was the first rider out and immediately took us into the Appalachian Mts. I was now ready for transition midway of the climb. This is the bitter part: tired and sore legs, no warm up and start climbing. OUCH, it didn’t take more than 30 seconds for me to get past the bitter part because as I looked around my breath was taken away (NOT because of the climb) The road I was climbing was a tunnel of green trees and shrubs. The day light was slowly rising as steam was slowly lifting off from all the trees. The air was warm and peaceful. This was a GREAT moment that was finished off with Tiffany hanging out of the follow vehicle telling all off the encouraging words I needed to hear. Ride on!!
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connor ellison
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
Jared's Journey
6/26/2009 9:16:47 AM
hey dad hope your doing great its the last day you gone so far in so little time. i hope your having fun i love you so much you the best.
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Elizabeth Ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/25/2009 10:45:46 PM
Jared, i know you are so close, we are all rooting for you. love you mom
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Craig Ellison
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6/25/2009 10:11:10 PM
Hey Jared, I can't believe you're almost there. I've been thinking about you a lot. Keep up the great job.
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savannah ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/25/2009 8:40:40 PM
hey dad you rock!! miss you hope to see you soon. love you,
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/25/2009 5:06:57 PM
Jared Ellison, Give Hope, texted this in about noon PST / 3:00 pm EST today.
OK, so this blog is about Solo rider Paul D. As I was just riding I was thinking about my next blog. I was going to tell everyone about the Massive lactic acid build up in my legs and butt that are causing great soreness then I quickly came up on a solo team, (rider Paul D). As I passed him I told him ‘Great job’ and to keep going; he made some nice comments back. Well let me tell you how rough he looked. I had previously spoken with his team and they said how much he is struggling and having hallucinations. He really wants this. He had a pole with a cushion and towel built onto his bike to hold his head due to fatigue. Well…..my little lactic acid or lack of sleep is nothing!! The solo riders are studs and they inspire me. Thank you Paul for your hard work and inspiring me to push harder. YOU ROCK.
Jared
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vivian ellison
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
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6/25/2009 4:16:33 PM
Can't believe I finally got on the twitter thing. The pictures are great, I really hope someone is documenting this race. What a great Story & History you all have become part of. Dad & I look forward to each txt., of course it is very important for him to share with you all his Canadian Jr. Championship experience. If it hasn't helped you with the ride, I can tell you that he has loved every moment of re-living his youth. Love you
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Elizabeth Ellison
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
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6/25/2009 4:15:13 PM
hi dad, i hope you are doing good on the road.ireally miss you and i just want you to come home,
love livvy
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Rileigh Ellison
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6/25/2009 12:14:27 PM
Hey. I still cant believe you in Ohio already!! You guys are really fast!!
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connor ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/25/2009 12:10:26 PM
hi dad hope your doing good. have fun and kick butt, i love you so much.
love connor
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/25/2009 11:12:41 AM
Texted in from Jared at 11:11 AM PST/2:11 PM PST:
"Hi all, we just went through Indiana (beautiful countryside) and we have now peopled our way into Ohio. Sun is out and its another hot day. Still pushing!! Hello to my kids! I miss you and love each of you. You keep me going."
Jared
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/25/2009 6:27:02 AM
Texted in from Jared Ellison 9:45pm PST/12:45am EST last night:
"Last 20 miles of the day. Soaking wet, ready for a shower and try to get some sleep. Next 36 hours will be the last, big push to get to Annapolis [in] under 6 days. It may be close."
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Elizabeth Ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/24/2009 9:32:38 PM
I am counting the days, hours, you all are terrific! love you mom
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Ryan Ellison
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6/24/2009 7:27:06 PM
sounds like you are having fun. you da man. just keep it up. You are on a lifetime adventure. oh by the way...i am working! maybe you should try it when you get back.
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/24/2009 7:09:48 PM
Texted in from Jared Ellison, about 7:00 pm PST/10:00 pm EST:
"Just crossed the Mississippi River. Leaving MO and now in IL. Nighttime is upon us; temperatures are still warm and humid but a great night. We will go to the town of Effingham, IL, should arrive around 12:30 AM. The riding is good!”
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/24/2009 7:09:32 PM
Texted in from Jared Ellison, about 4:54 pm PST/7:54 pm EST:
"Working our way through MO. Pretty area, very humid. People here do not like cyclists. We have been called many choice names and we have been given many choice hand gestures. Keep on pedaling!!!"
[For whatever reason residents of the Show Me state are notoriously ungracious to cyclists in general and RAAM cyclists in particular, often going as far as posting nasty signs on trees along the route, trying to crowd cyclists off the road, and of course giving plenty of hand gestures].
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Cassie Ames
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
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6/24/2009 2:53:03 PM
Jared, Tiffany, and Team,
Glad to hear the race is going well and that you guys are having a fun race! What an amazing thing to be doing...You guys are awesome!
Cassie Ames
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Diane Christie
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
Jared's Journey
6/24/2009 1:05:14 PM
Jared,
Just want you to know we love following along and we are thinking and talking about you guys everyday. Can't wait to hear stories in person when you get home. Stay Safe, Diane & Bill Christie
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/24/2009 10:43:08 AM
Texted from Jared this morning:
"OK, since it is so dark out, and I am pedaling into my 13th hour…I am envisioning that to my right is the beautiful Pacific ocean… and to my left are the beautiful Sierra foothills, and then I get SMACKED in the face with some type of HUGE Kansas bug that brings me back to reality. RAAM…..GOTTA LOVE IT!"
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Jared Ellison
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6/24/2009 10:22:06 AM
getting ready for another long day of racing. In Jefferson MO, very humid. We are getting close. i feel awesome and ready to race!
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Jared Ellison
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6/24/2009 10:18:59 AM
RAAM
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Jared Ellison
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6/24/2009 10:15:53 AM
Highest Point of the race
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Jared Ellison
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6/24/2009 10:13:23 AM
racing action
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Jared Ellison
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6/24/2009 10:05:52 AM
pics from the road
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Rileigh Ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/23/2009 8:37:15 PM
Hi Uncle Jared! I hope your having a great time! But I bet you are! What State are you going to next? Well I bet all that hard core training is worth it!!
Bye,
Rileigh
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/23/2009 8:35:19 PM
Finally they are getting a break! Texted from Jared about 8:25 pm PST:
"Sun is gone and we are now riding in the black of the night. My legs finally feel good. This is the best I have felt all day. 48 miles left for the day and I am going to hammer it all the way. Loving the night."
The pics and captions were sent from Jason.
Jared... Tired after 10 hrs in the heat. At least it has cooled to 83 degrees.
Heading into night transitions... What day is it, though?
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connor ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/23/2009 8:32:04 PM
hey dad how you doing. i hope your having fun. i love you so much keep up the good work. call me
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/23/2009 8:21:03 PM
Texted from Jared E. at about 6:45 pm PST:
"Still in Kansas. Doesn't look any different than it did this morning.....Yee-Haw"
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Aimee Wayment
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Jared's Journey
6/23/2009 8:04:08 PM
You are probably in my home state now (Missouri). Good luck you guys are in our prayers, stay safe. Sounds like you are doing great. You may have even inspired Mac to join in a few years!
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Elizabeth Ellison
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
Jared's Journey
6/23/2009 6:40:40 PM
Jared it was a high moment for me to get your call this morning, I never stop thinking of you and how you doing, love you, mom
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/23/2009 4:40:31 PM
From Jared at about 3:45 PM PST:
"We are cruising across the middle of Kansas; it’s 100 degrees. It’s straight and hot. Me, Tad, Elliot and Jason are doing five miles each. We’ve been going since about 10:45 AM, we’re going to finish up in Yates, Kansas. And of course we filled up our stomachs at the Mcdonald’s." Not sure if that was a good idea, he said, kind of as an afterthought. That's the legendary Time Station in Pratt, Kansas, owned by Steve Strecker, that gives RAAM riders and crew free food during the Race.
"Today’s been tough, we were really hoping to cruise through here faster; some cross winds, a little bit of headwinds; then you ride through in 100 degrees. The heat, the crosswinds – you peddle and nothing really changes. [But] today our group is doing about 285 miles.”
It’s not all monotony though. There’s also the camaraderie with the other teams on the road.
“There’s been a really good, friendly competition going the last 3-4 days with a group on recumbent bikes – Team RANSs – to the degree that [after leapfrogging every] 30 or 50 miles or so, when their team went by when Jason was riding they gave him a moon; and of course when we went by them after a transition we returned the favor! You know when you’re going through Kansas you gotta spice things up."
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/23/2009 1:37:19 PM
Jared Ellison from 8:33 AM PST today – “I’m standing in Plains, KS. We are getting ready to transition and spend the day in the middle of the flatlands. We had a really good day yesterday - went through the Colorado Rockies and also New Mexico mountains. Ended up Jason and I bombed down the last 12 miles from about 9500 feet. The two of us went together really had some fun zipping down the hills in the dark about 40mph. Everybody’s having fun and doing great.”
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Michelle Rademann
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Jared's Journey
6/23/2009 7:55:04 AM
Sounds like you are doing really great Jared, and having a lot of fun along the way...keep eating and resting as much as you can! must be so weird to go without consistent sleep for this long. Good luck in all the mountains! Can't wait to keep reading about your progress!
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Jocelyn Munroe
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Jared's Journey
6/22/2009 9:58:43 PM
Jared eating and waiting for his next shift.
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Jared Ellison
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6/22/2009 7:38:12 AM
Traveled to Pagosa Springs in RV last night. I slept about 4 hours (could still use more). beautiful morning and getting ready to race. We will do another 250 miles today. Lots of climbing into the CO rockies (over 10k elv.) Team is working hard and i am looking forward to a great day. tad is still sick so Elliot, Jason and i will do extra miles (gotta love it).
Love all the support and messages from home. Please check out other TDL Syn. blogs for great info and lots of photos.
i'll check in later.
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Jared Ellison
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6/21/2009 11:27:50 PM
Wow.. what a day of racing. started at 9am after a total of 1 hour sleep. Jason, Elliot and I raced until 8pm. I raced 95 miles and averaged 23 mph, i am happy with that. Tad is out sick and as I had been told, RAAM gets crazy, well after a car fire, hospital and stiches, today one of our support cars had a tire blow and leave the wheel (see photos on RAAM site under 8 person teams).
What a day, and i loved it!
I need to sleep now so i can be ready to race in 8 hours.
I miss my kids like crazy and i love the messages they send me. SEE YA!
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Ryan Ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/21/2009 9:49:13 PM
(To Jared from Connor)
Hi Dad! Happy Father's day. I hope you liked my card and i hope you are having fun. Be safe! I love you a lot and miss you very much.
Tell mom i love her too and i miss her. (but i love being with my Uncle Ryan)
Love your son. ConnEr.
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Ryan Ellison
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6/21/2009 9:46:09 PM
Hey Buddy, It's been great getting texts from you. sounds like you are having a great time and making good time. Keep up the good work. we are all tracking you and thinking of you all the time.
ryan
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/21/2009 12:45:13 PM
Jared Ellison called in at about 12:15 pm PST from his van on the road:
"At 9 am this morning Jason, Elliot, Tad and myself left Prescott, Arizona. Tad is in the follow vehicle; he has flu symptoms and is throwing up. Jason and Elliot climbed up to the top of Haywood Canyon. I was lucky to be on the tail end of that and took a 12 mile descent from the top: winding, twisting corners, passing so many cars, bikes, recumbents. It was lots of fun." Ellison says he was averaging 35-40 mph on the way down.
"Right now we’re at Sedona AZ, Red Rock. The three of us [will be] taking on the hills." They are letting Tad rest before throwing him back out on the road.
The team knows how many people are rooting for them. "We love the messages, it’s very encouraging to know that everyone is following us" from so many outlets, says Ellison.
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Khrystyne Kaphan
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Jared's Journey
6/21/2009 10:09:47 AM
Keep up the great work Jared! Maybe when you get home you and T should try a new career with Cal-Fire.
Khrys
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savannah ellison
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6/21/2009 9:22:46 AM
hey dad!! happy fathers day!!! i miss you a lot!!! so where are you guys?? i like the pictures you put up. please put up more. i hope you get my card from mom. and everyone elses. love you. happy fathers day!
savannah
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Elizabeth Ellison
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Jared's Journey
6/21/2009 9:16:11 AM
hi Jared,
I am excited for you, that you are doing this. Real proud of you.
I met with Ryan's fam. and picked up Savvanah for the night, she's so sweet! love you,mom
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Jared Ellison
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6/21/2009 8:51:02 AM
Great night, transitioned to other 4 at 1am. Tried to get some sleep, maybe an hour or so. they told me to expect the unexpected on RAAM; well first 24 hours; Geoff on Liverators went down and had a trip to hospital for stiches (should return to road today. Then driving up to prescott team type 1 on the side of the road, cars starts on fire and then turns to brush fire. they had no water of supplies to put it out. As we approached they were yelling for water, TDL crew and riders ran out and helped put out fire and went on our way, WOW!!
had a good breakfast at Dennys at 6am in Prescott. Ryan, brodie, Bob and dave are coming in real early, they did awesome!!!! now i have no time to write more.
Gotta Go!!
Thanks to all for all the messages and support. we love it!!
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Jocelyn Munroe
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Jared's Journey
6/20/2009 11:45:31 PM
Jared studying the map book before the next transition.
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Craig Ellison
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6/20/2009 9:01:53 PM
Hey Jared,
As your BIGGER and older brother I have to say that I am very proud of you. Youv'e always told me you were on the J-team before and I wasn't so sure. Now I can definitely say you are not only on the J-team, you are the J-team. You are in our prayers as is Conner. Craig
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/20/2009 8:47:35 PM
Special note to Savannah from her dad:
"Thank you Savannah. I love you and I miss you. Thank your for your message. The GPS is working now." Dad
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Jocelyn Munroe
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6/20/2009 8:36:46 PM
Here's an update from on the road, just received from Jared Ellison:
"This is Jared Ellison, Team Donate Life Give Hope. Elliot, Tad, Jason and myself are cruising through [just] after Borrego Springs on the flats out here near the Salton Sea. We have great tailwinds, Each rider is doing about a five mile sprint, and leap frogging with each other. We’re averaging about 35 to 40 mph on our sprints, because we have such great tailwinds."
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Ryan Ellison
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6/20/2009 8:10:52 PM
Hello Jared! hope you are having fun already. I heard from Sheryl and she said i shouldn't have missed it. she also said she wants me to do it next year; what is she crazy. Hope you have fun and we are all very proud of you.
stay safe.
ryan.
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savannah ellison
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM |
Jared's Journey
6/20/2009 7:43:19 PM
hi dad!!!! its savannah. i hope this works. i dont now how to work this. but if you read this write back please :) i miss you sooo much already. and i never got to say good luck and i love you!!! i am so glad you reached for the stars!! i just got back from camp and had a blast. how are you and where are you??? i cant work the tracker thing. i dont know why it wont work. anyways i love you and write back soon
Savannah
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Regis Herlehy
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6/20/2009 8:25:48 AM
Jared--
You are the man! You, and the entire team, are in my thoughts. I'll be cheering you all the way to Annapolis!
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Jared Ellison
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6/20/2009 6:46:48 AM
WOW, race morning. so excited for this day. we have a team meeting over breakfast and then we will head to the Oceanside pier at 11am where the festivities will begin. Can't wait:)
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Jared Ellison
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6/19/2009 10:37:25 PM
Connor & I behind the RAAM route map.
RAAM official inspecting one of our vehicles
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Jared Ellison
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6/19/2009 10:48:43 AM
Well, here i am, Oceanside CA 10 months after Tiffany camme home and said "i have a great adventure opportunity for you". After months of training in all conditions, lots of painful moments trying to get to the top of a hill or just wanting to keep up with faster riders.
It is finally here and I am EXCITED!
Just had a monring team meeting and now I am going to get bike prepped to pass RAAM inspection.
Austin, Connor and Rileigh are here with me as Tiffany, Sheryl and Olivia left an hour ago for Redondo Beach. Tiffany will be crowning the new Mrs Califonia America on Saturday evening just hour after my race begins. Thanks to the help from Sheryl, she will then drive Tiffany 3 - 4 hours to catch the team somewhere around Blythe CA in the middle of the night. Tiffany will join the team and Sheryl and kids will head back to Sac.
Well, cant miss inspection so i better go:)
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