Rob Goode meets with Norm Beauchamp of Vancouver to discuss New Achilles Chapter |
Achilles own race kit pick up at Expo |
Toronto High Park Canadians
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International Achilles Athletes |
Achilles Jamaica happy to run NY despite well worn tires |
More happy Achilles Athletes |
Start line of International Friendship Run |
Achilles Brazil ready to go |
Easy jog on crowded street for the Friendship run |
Esmond in front of colourful international flags |
Gathering to hear kick off speeches |
Looking for country banner |
Achilles race-wheelchair athlete |
Michelle Amerie wheels through sea of runners |
Amie poses with Achilles Japan |
New York! Asia next.... |
Police escort for the last finisher |
Austrians applaud NYPD officers and Michelle |
Michelle wheels backwards to get up the hill, crowd cheers |
T-shirt exchange, amazing trades |
Race officials discuss logistics at the Tavern on the Green |
Esmond, Michelle and Ray relax after VIP Breakfast |
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Michelle and new found NYPD friends |
Sunday November 5, The Marathon
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Wheelchair 100, a great number |
Esmond keeping warm and relaxing before the marathon |
Wheelchair athletes set off for the big event |
Support from mom |
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Amie, Brian, and JJ (Mix99.9) resting before the run
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After the Race
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Mary Bryant, breast cancer survivor with finisher's medal |
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Wheelchair athletes share stories of the run |
Esmond "I AM Canadian" with finishers medal and food bag |
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Leifa, JJ and Brian at the finish line |
Happy finisher stays warm with mylar blankets |
Chuck, Richard, Rob, Brian, Amie, Jennifer & Duff celebrate with group hug |
Esmond with Jose's wife, Jose's friend and Jose of Venezuela |
Lavetta cheering on the runners |
Chuck wastes no time with his food bag |
Duff so happy he could sit |
Rob finds new gloves to keep warm |
Jennifer just wants to sit after the marathon |
Richard shows his medal |
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