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‘The Big Race’
This is a great photo; It's the moment that Bob and Ruth won 'The Big Race' (triathlon: Running biking, and swimming). This race is local and held every year in Newport Beach and sometimes Laguna Beach, depending on the year. This race is the 'subject of conversation' throughout the community and includes professionals and amateurs alike! Ruth and Bob are brother and sister.
Bob has convinced Ruth to join his team this year, and they have been training for several months. Ruth is not a good swimmer but was willing to try. On this day, they both wore blue, although they are different blues, it shows that they are a team, 'the blue team' that we will call 'The Sharks'. They were both very nervous as the race began. They could smell the ocean water and hear the waves in the distance. Bob and Ruth spent lots of time riding bikes in their youth, and of the three portions of the race, biking is their strength. They have both stayed in pretty good shape and have been training, so the walking/running won't be a problem for Bob and Ruth.
Now lets talk about the hard work Ruth invested! Ruth was never good at swimming and spent SO MUCH TIME practicing with Bob in the months before 'The Big Race'. She even took professional lessons! On the swim, Bob stayed close to Ruth. They were the fastest team in the bike-riding portion of the race.
Bob and Ruth also did very well in swimming and walking and won first place. Ruth was very tired, as you can see, 'Bob is pulling her across the finish line' with the 'crowd cheering loud!'
After the race, Bob and Ruth fall into the sand and feel the warm sand and sun on their skin. They watch as other racers finish the race. They cheer and feel happy for themselves and the other racers. Bob and Ruth are so happy they won 'The Big Race' and look forward to next year's race in Laguna Beach or Newport Beach! Now they will sit and enjoy the sun, talk with friends about their day, and relax!
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