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Joel soaking up some California sun on the beach outside our hotel.
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Melanie, starting to "feel it," at mile 18.
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Melanie, just after she crossed the finished line: 3 hours and 26 minutes...4th in her division, good enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Melanie and her father, Russ, reviewing her pace times after the marathon.
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After the marathon, ready for a nice dinner.
YOU GO GIRL!
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