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The narrative - both factual and imbellished - of the 2007 Wild Miles Relay will be posted shortly. In the meantime, enjoy some sample pictures before the start of the 180-mile race.

The dreaded green signs of the Wild Miles

Lee (Jamaica) Hoedl and Arnold Ramirez prepping for the race with a cold brew

Michael Housch, Arnold Ramirez , Andrea Gonzalez and Todd Heon relax by the pool

Arnold Ramirez shows where the team will store the team water supplies

Michael Housch's Red Bull supply ready under the front seat

Vince's Spaghetti Express was the site of the team meeting and carbo load

The crazed Matt Allsopp that would shave half his head for a worhty fundraiser

The fog rolls in on Temecula on the morning of the start of the 2007 Wild Miles Relay

The team prepares the vans and loads gear

Chuck and Julia Fabijanic look on as the vans are prepped

Teammates moving supplies from personal cars to the two team vans

Julia paints the team number (47) on the vans, while James Gonzalez, who is ready to run the first leg, looks on

The end result of Matt Allsopp's head - lots of sunscreen will be needed!

Steve Hansen finally joins the team and shares his last few weeks' saga to Matt Allsopp and Jeff Windhorst

The fresh faces of Team Thrown Together, before the 180-mile race begins

Team Thrown Together is already challenged as Jame Gonzalez is tripped at the start of the first leg by a competing runner