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2017 Race Schedule

03/25/2017 Quintiles IMS Wrightsville Beach Marathon

07/09/2017 Rev 3 Williamsburg Half Iron Distance Tri

08/20/2017 Michigan Titanium Full Iron Distance Tri

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Wrightsville Beach Marathon Race Report Part 2

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The Inaugural Crystal Coast Tri - FULL BOOTY

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