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Mike (Captain)

Lukas Eklund

Kelly Smith

Hometown: Potomac Falls, VA

Team Bio:

We have selectively choosen the three males from a pool of qualified candidates, however deciding on the female is very tough as the two final candidates are very tough. The final selection process will be determined soon (picture taken at selection).

This team hails from the NoVA area and comprises of a select bunch that calls themselves TeamHalfwayThere.com. As two teams enter this competition from TeamHalfwaythere.com, one stands out as they intend to complete the race consuming only water and Rotten Chesseburgers. As the Cheesburgers will presumbably be in a healthy status at the beginning of the race, the 22 Cheeseburgers that will be disbursed amongst the four packs will rapidly deteriorate into a stage that we will call Rotten.

Team provided images

Last Checkpoint: CP #20 Elk Hill Farm on Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:43 AM

Checkpoints Visited

CP	Date/Time	Remarks
# 12	9/13/2008 10:39 PM
# 3	9/13/2008 11:25 AM
# 4	9/13/2008 3:00 PM	1 hour time bonus
# 6	9/13/2008 4:43 PM
# 11	9/13/2008 9:30 PM
# 20	9/14/2008 10:43 AM
# 22	9/14/2008 2:14
# 15	9/14/2008 3:26 AM	short course
# 16	9/14/2008 3:49 AM
# 17	9/14/2008 7:04 AM	skipped O course

Field Notes pertaining to this team:

Please use the main Race Course map and select your team from the list in the upper right corner of the map.

We love you pappa! You need to hurry up and come see us, we miss you. Good luck today to the whole team. We are cheering for you! Keep hydrated, it'll be another hot day!
-Love you, Emma and Benjamin (9/14/2008 7:25:11 AM)

Good morning, Luke & team, you awesome crazy people. Good luck.
-Love, mom and frank (9/14/2008 6:59:44 AM)

You've really been movin through the night!Great progress! Keep Strong! You can do it!
-Shane's WI Mom and Dad (9/14/2008 3:58:27 AM)

sueco - not much traffic in town i bet, but watch out for possums (possums possums) or your end is the road.
-rj (9/14/2008 12:08:10 AM)

Crazy hobby you have, Lukas. Go, guys, go!
-smartin (9/13/2008 8:14:40 PM)

woo-hoo! keep it up! also please keep my brother alive.
-lukas's sister (9/13/2008 7:24:25 PM)

Hang in there, Luke + team. Hope all is well. You're amazing.
-mom and frank (9/13/2008 6:18:05 PM)

I am so proud of all of you! Stay strong tonight.
-Candy (9/13/2008 5:21:19 PM)

Kelly and Team - Great job!
-The Hartmans (9/13/2008 3:26:58 PM)

Keep pushing guys!
-Jeremy (9/13/2008 3:23:38 PM)

Go, go you 3! Take time to drink, eat, & smile. We're proud of YOU!
-WI Hagermans (9/13/2008 3:19:33 PM)

Go, SuperLuke, Go. 'Hope you're out of the water soon. We love you!
-mom & frank (9/13/2008 2:02:56 PM)

ganbate, lukas. try not to fall on your shoulder anymore.
-rj (9/13/2008 1:23:59 PM)

lukas-oops i just sent your shout out to some other team. sorry about the weather. have fun!!! drink your h20. love, yo sis
-lukas's sister (9/13/2008 11:32:58 AM)

Go, Luke! Be safe--yes, this is your mom. HAVE A GREAT TIME!
-Love, mom and frank (9/13/2008 9:53:14 AM)

Hey Mike! Wish I could make you some Gatorade...Do you like water with it?haha
-Candy (9/13/2008 9:11:43 AM)

We're SO EXCITED and PROUD of YOU 2! Wishing you the very BEST!
-WI , Sam and Mitzi Hagerman (9/13/2008 8:33:43 AM)

I love you so much Pappa! Good luck with your race. Be safe!
-Love, Emma (9/12/2008 6:01:53 PM)

Good Luck to everyone! See you on the O-course.
-Rich Milner (9/11/2008 7:35:58 PM)