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TIR 5 - NEW YORK CITY - SATURDAY AUGUST 7, 2010

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TEAM A(AH)A


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

"After coming in 3rd last year, Momma and Papa are ready to tear it up!"


TEAM ALTERNATE


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

"Super competitive team with bad knees and backs."


TEAM ARDIZZELIAN


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

"Look out for two strong Hungarians!"


TEAM B


Dan and Roy
Relationship:  Brothers
How did they meet:  Grew up together
Occupation:  Asst. Professor / Admin
Have known each other:  A long time.

"We're not the A Team"


TEAM BADASSBUNNIES


Lesley and Dean
Relationship:  Girlfriend / Boyfriend
How did they meet:  In college
Occupation:  Trainer / IT Manager
Have known each other:  9 years

"A few harmless flakes working together can unleash an avalanche of destruction."


TEAM BLOWBACK


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

"We're superheroes but we're just like you."


TEAM BOMBERS


Derek and Nate
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:   Zogsports football
Occupation:   Actor / Consultant
Have known each other:  3 years

" We rarely lose."


TEAM CLUSTERX


Brooke and Jarret
Relationship: Friends
How did they meet:  Grad school
Occupation:  Business Developement / Finance
Have known each other:  3 years

" ..."


TEAM CONFUCIUSSAYS


Robin and Roger
Relationship:  Brothers
How did they meet:  Introduced by mom
Occupation:  Chef / Student
Have known each other:  Since birth

"We grew up in Confucius Plaza in Chinatown."


TEAM COOPERSBITCHES


Sarra and Andrew
Relationship:  Married
How did they meet:  Counselors at camp
Occupation:  Teacher / Associate
Have known each other:  12 years

"We will most likely come in second to last but be first at the bar."


TEAM COWABUNGA


Rajeev and Felix
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Through friends
Occupation:  Finance / Consultant
Have known each other:  3 years

"We're even dorkier than we look."


TEAM CRUSH


Emily and Salina
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  HR Director / Accounting-Payroll
Have known each other:  10 years

" We're fun to be around but don't underestimate us. We are always planning our next move."


TEAM CURLYCUTIES


Karen and Lainie
Relationship: Friends
Occupation: HR / Accountant
How did they meet:  Summer job in upstate NY
Have know each other: 16 years

"We are a force to be reckoned with!"


TEAM ELYSIANETTES


Lynn and Carolina
Relationship:  Running partners
How did they meet:  Runners club
Occupation:  -- / Psychologist
Have known each other:  1 year

"We run for the fun of it!"


TEAM FACOCTED


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

"We are THAT couple. Mmm hmm."


TEAM FML


Samantha and Annie
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  Accountant / Controller
Have known each other:  3 years

 


TEAM FOOTLOOSE


Jenna and Tricia
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Grew up together
Occupation:
Entertainment Marketer / Media Analyst
Have known each other: A lifetime

"Don't be misled by our sweet-looking faces...we're crafty and nimble ad we don't like to lose."


TEAM FRIJOL


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

"We have a juicer and we know how to use it."


TEAM FRINGE&FRO


Alison and Nathalie
Relationship:  Roomies
How did they meet:  At school
Occupation:  
Project coordinator / Administrator
Have known each other:  5 years

"We're freeing minds like Freddie D freed souls..."


TEAM INSATIABLE


Aileen and Matthew
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  In college
Occupation:  Admin / Sales
Have known each other:  10 years

"California-raised."


TEAM JA!


Alyssa and Joanne
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Through Friends
Occupation:  Admin / Educator
Have known each other:  12 years

"We're doing better each Race."


TEAM JUSTMARRIED


Kat and Thom
Relationship:  Married
How did they meet:  On a Detour
Occupation:  Zookeeper / Shepherd
Have known each other:  Since TIR 2

" We love Detours!!"


TEAM K2


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

"Don't be fooled by the party hats. Our husbands say, 'BE AFRAID'."


TEAM KIPSBAYGALS


Jenny and Angela
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  In college
Occupation:  Marketer / Analyst
Have known each other:  15 years

 


TEAM LIBERACE'RS


Matt and Justin
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Underwear contest at bar
Occupation:  Architect / Binge-eater
Have known each other:  4 years

"Don't hate our physiques. We've been training for the eating component of the Race."


TEAM MANALOBSTER


Pam and Seri
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Through Friends
Occupation:  Fundraiser / Content Coordinator
Have known each other:  8 years

"Snap! Crackle! Manalobster!"


TEAM MEERKATS


Punj and Muna
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Through friends
Occupation:  Consultants
Have known each other:  3 years

"Have been known to engage in social activites including wrestling matches and foot races. And we're rock stars at karaoke."


TEAM MINGOLAS


Nicholas and Ming
Relationship:  Boyfriend/Girlfriend
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  Finance
Have known each other:  Too long

"One of us is dead weight."


TEAM NINJARINAS


Melissa and Visnee
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  College
Occupation:  Nurse / Compensation Specialist
Have known each other:  13 years

"We are hot babes by day,
lethal ninjas by night."


TEAM OCEAN


Mosaka and Michael
Relationship:  Girlfriend/Boyfriend
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  Therapist  / Sanitation Worker
Have known each other:  5 years

"We are relentless."


TEAM OPALICIOUS


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

"Team OPAL is back and so luscious she's OPALICIOUS!"


TEAM PIZZA


Paul and Iza
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Through other friends
Occupation:  IT Manager /
Have known each other:  5 years

"We are the leaning Tower of 'Pizza'."


TEAM RABBLEROUSERS


Robert and Daniel
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Merce Cunningham Dance Sutdio
Occupation:  Performers
Have known each other:  15 years

"We have nimble feet."


TEAM RAGGEDY


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

"We will probably be drunk when the race starts...and when it ends."


TEAM REFUGEES


Paul and Daniel
Relationship:  Co-workers
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  Director / Project Manager
Have known each other:  10 years

"We see dumb people."


TEAM SHELBYDRINKYOURJUICE


Ashley and Brandon
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Mutual friends
Occupation:  Advertising exec / Office manager
Have known each other:  4 years

"We are environmentally friendly and biodegradable."


TEAM SHHH...


Jazmin and Daniel
Relationship:  Classified
How did they meet:  Classified
Occupation:  Finance Associate / Unknown
Have known each other:  9 months

"Hmmm..."


TEAM SPOT


Nancy and Heidi
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Running club
Occupation:  Admin / Finance
Have known each other:  2 years

" We're mean as snakes. Be afraid. Be very afraid."


TEAM STONE-KOLD


Kaya and Marian
Relationship:  Boyfriend / Girlfriend
How did they meet:  Pony Bar
Occupation: 
Ops Managing Director / Fundraiser
Have known each other:  1 year

"We don't go below 86th Street."


TEAM THRILLER


Briana and Brendan
Relationship:  Girlfriend/Boyfriend
How did they meet:  On a plane
Occupation:  Finance / Advertising
Have known each other: 8 years

"We are in it to thrill it!"


TEAM TIMEBANDITS


Michael and Roderick
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  Accountants
Have known each other:  2 years

"Missed a clue?  Don't worry. We got it."


TEAM TOUTESUITE


Gina and David
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Prison (aka middle school)
Occupation:  Small business owner / Writer
Have known each other:  26 years

"TOUTESUITE is French for 'We would like to win this year, please.'"


TEAM UNITED


Lyndee and Ryan
Relationship:  Girlfriend / Boyfriend
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:  Bartenders
Have known each other:  6 years

"We want LeBron on the NY Knicks!"


TEAM WARRIORS


Michelle and Monica
Relationship:  Sisters
How did they meet:  Family
Occupation:  Federal Employees
Have known each other:  A lifetime

" Watch out for us!"


TEAM WORF


Jayne and Luna
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  Law school
Occupation:  Lawyers
Have known each other:  4 years

" We will boldly go where no one has gone before!"


TEAM WWDD?


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

"We are gonna kick
your a$$e$!


TEAM YANG


Mildred and Makila
Relationship:  Friends
How did they meet:  At work
Occupation:
Program coordinator / Admin
Have known each other:  2 years

"We like to put on our open-toes and get jazzy!"


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