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TEAM A(AH)A
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Amanda and Anthony
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet:
Worked together in the devils workshop
Occupation: Public Relations / Actor-Concierge
Have known each other: 3 years
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"After coming in 3rd last year, Momma and Papa are ready to tear it up!"
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TEAM ALTERNATE
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Julie and Michael
Relationship: Super good friends
How did they meet: At work
Occupation:
Lawyer / Arts Group General Manager
Have known each other: 11 years
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"Super competitive team with bad knees and backs."
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TEAM ARDIZZELIAN
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Cathy and Nikki
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet:
Cathy's brother is Nikki's boyfriend
Occupation: Admin / Publishing
Have known each other: 5 years
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"Look out for two strong Hungarians!"
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TEAM B
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Dan and Roy
Relationship: Brothers
How did they meet: Grew up together
Occupation: Asst. Professor / Admin
Have known each other: A long time.
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"We're not the A Team"
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TEAM BADASSBUNNIES
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Lesley and Dean
Relationship: Girlfriend / Boyfriend
How did they meet: In college
Occupation: Trainer / IT Manager
Have known each other: 9 years
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"A few harmless flakes working together can unleash an avalanche of destruction."
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TEAM BLOWBACK
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David and Jodi
Relationship: Boyfriend / Girlfriend
How did they meet: He twisted fate and ended up with her
Occupation: Filmmaker / Interior Designer
Have known each other: 2½ years
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"We're superheroes but we're just like you."
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TEAM BOMBERS
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Derek and Matt
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Zogsports football
Occupation: Actor / Sales
Have known each other: 3 years
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"Derek doesn't take kindly to losing!!!"
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TEAM CLUSTERX
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Brooke and Jarret
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Grad school
Occupation: Business Developement / Finance
Have known each other: 3 years
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" ..."
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TEAM CONFUCIUSSAYS
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Robin and Roger
Relationship: Brothers
How did they meet: Introduced by mom
Occupation: Chef / Student
Have known each other: Since birth
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"We grew up in Confucius Plaza in Chinatown."
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TEAM CRUSH
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Emily and Salina
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: HR Director / Accounting-Payroll
Have known each other: 10 years
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" We're fun to be around but don't underestimate us. We are always planning our next move."
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TEAM CURLYCUTIES
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Karen and Lainie
Relationship: Friends
Occupation: HR / Accountant
How did they meet: Summer job in upstate NY
Have know each other: 16 years
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"We are a force to be reckoned with!"
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TEAM ELYSIANETTES
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Lynn and Carolina
Relationship: Running partners
How did they meet: Runners club
Occupation: -- / Psychologist
Have known each other: 1 year
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"We run for the fun of it!"
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TEAM FACOCTED
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Loren and Chuck
Relationship: Betrothed
How did they meet: In a fated circumstance
Occupation:
Fashion Editorial Asst / Tech Analyst
Have known each other: 21 months
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"We are THAT couple. Mmm hmm."
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TEAM FML
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Samantha and Annie
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: Accountant / Controller
Have known each other: 3 years
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TEAM FOOTLOOSE
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Jenna and Tricia
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Grew up together
Occupation:
Entertainment Marketer / Media Analyst
Have known each other: A lifetime
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"Don't be misled by our sweet-looking faces...we're crafty and nimble ad we don't like to lose."
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TEAM FRIJOL
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Eli and Jaime
Relationship: Married
How did they meet:
Met once in college then met again ten years later
Occupation:
Advocate - Diaper changer / Crime fighter
Have known each other: 15 years
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"We have a juicer and we know how to use it."
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TEAM FRINGE&FRO
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Alison and Nathalie
Relationship: Roomies
How did they meet: At school
Occupation:
Project coordinator / Administrator
Have known each other: 5 years
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"We're freeing minds like Freddie D freed souls..."
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TEAM HOOPAH
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Lauren and Nate
Relationship: Generally functioning
How did they meet: Playing football
Occupation: Actor / Advisor
Have known each other: 2 years
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"If this race doesn't kill us..."
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TEAM INSATIABLE
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Aileen and Matthew
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: In college
Occupation: Admin / Sales
Have known each other: 10 years
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"California-raised."
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TEAM JA!
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Alyssa and Joanne
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Through Friends
Occupation: Admin / Educator
Have known each other: 12 years
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"We're doing better each Race."
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TEAM JUSTMARRIED
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Kat and Thom
Relationship: Married
How did they meet: On a Detour
Occupation: Zookeeper / Shepherd
Have known each other: Since TIR 2
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" We love Detours!!"
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TEAM K2
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Kinda and Karla
Relationship: Best friends
How did they meet: Freshman year in college
Occupation:
Child Advocate / Post Production Supervisor
Have known each other: 18 years
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"Don't be fooled by the party hats. Our husbands say, 'BE AFRAID'."
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TEAM KIPSBAYGALS
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Jenny and Angela
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: In college
Occupation: Marketer / Analyst
Have known each other: 15 years
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TEAM LIBERACE'RS
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Matt and Justin
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Underwear contest at bar
Occupation: Architect / Binge-eater
Have known each other: 4 years
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"Don't hate our physiques. We've been training for the eating component of the Race."
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TEAM MANALOBSTER
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Pam and Seri
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Through Friends
Occupation: Fundraiser / Content Coordinator
Have known each other: 8 years
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"Snap! Crackle! Manalobster!"
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TEAM MEERKATS
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Punj and Muna
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Through friends
Occupation: Consultants
Have known each other: 3 years
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"Have been known to engage in social activites including wrestling matches and foot races. And we're rock stars at karaoke."
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TEAM MINGOLAS
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Nicholas and Ming
Relationship: Boyfriend/Girlfriend
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: Finance
Have known each other: Too long
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"One of us is dead weight."
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TEAM NINJARINAS
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Melissa and Visnee
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: College
Occupation: Nurse / Compensation Specialist
Have known each other: 13 years
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"We are hot babes by day,
lethal ninjas by night."
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TEAM OCEAN
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Mosaka and Michael
Relationship: Girlfriend/Boyfriend
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: Therapist / Sanitation Worker
Have known each other: 5 years
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"We are relentless."
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TEAM OPALICIOUS
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Marcus and Jesse
Relationship: Husbands-to-be (when it's legal)
How did they meet: In line at orientation for school.
Occupation:
Online community builder / Helps people make theater
Have known each other: 17 years
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"Team OPAL is back and so luscious she's OPALICIOUS!"
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TEAM PIZZA
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Paul and Iza
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Through other friends
Occupation: IT Manager /
Have known each other: 5 years
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"We are the leaning Tower of 'Pizza'."
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TEAM RABBLEROUSERS
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Robert and Daniel
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Merce Cunningham Dance Sutdio
Occupation: Performers
Have known each other: 15 years
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"We have nimble feet."
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TEAM RAGGEDY
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Brett and Toby
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: On the dance floor at the Roxy
Occupation: Event manager / Actor
Have known each other: 10 years
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"We will probably be drunk when the race starts...and when it ends."
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TEAM REFUGEES
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Paul and Daniel
Relationship: Co-workers
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: Director / Project Manager
Have known each other: 10 years
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"We see dumb people."
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TEAM SHELBYDRINKYOURJUICE
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Ashley and Brandon
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Mutual friends
Occupation: Advertising exec / Office manager
Have known each other: 4 years
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"We are environmentally friendly and biodegradable."
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TEAM SHHH...
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Jazmin and Daniel
Relationship: Classified
How did they meet: Classified
Occupation: Finance Associate / Unknown
Have known each other: 9 months
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"Hmmm..."
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TEAM SPOT
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Nancy and Heidi
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Running club
Occupation: Admin / Finance
Have known each other: 2 years
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" We're mean as snakes. Be afraid. Be very afraid."
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TEAM STONE-KOLD
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Kaya and Marian
Relationship: Boyfriend / Girlfriend
How did they meet: Pony Bar
Occupation:
Ops Managing Director / Fundraiser
Have known each other: 1 year
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"We don't go below 86th Street."
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TEAM TIMEBANDITS
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Michael and Roderick
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: Accountants
Have known each other: 2 years
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"Missed a clue? Don't worry. We got it."
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TEAM TOUTESUITE
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Gina and David
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Prison (aka middle school)
Occupation: Small business owner / Writer
Have known each other: 26 years
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"TOUTESUITE is French for 'We would like to win this year, please.'"
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TEAM UNITED
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Lyndee and Ryan
Relationship: Girlfriend / Boyfriend
How did they meet: At work
Occupation: Bartenders
Have known each other: 6 years
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"We want LeBron on the NY Knicks!"
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TEAM WARRIORS
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Michelle and Monica
Relationship: Sisters
How did they meet: Family
Occupation: Federal Employees
Have known each other: A lifetime
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" Watch out for us!"
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TEAM WORF
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Jayne and Luna
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Law school
Occupation: Lawyers
Have known each other: 4 years
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" We will boldly go where no one has gone before!"
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TEAM WWDD?
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David and David
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: Bar pick-up became lifelong friendship
Occupation: Songwriter / Event Manager
Have known each other: 3 years
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"We are gonna kick
your a$$e$!
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TEAM YANG
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Patrice and Makila
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet: At work
Occupation:
Student / Admin
Have known each other: 2 years
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"We like to put on our open-toes and get jazzy!"
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