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Hello Mr. Anderson,

Never heard back from you on my last email. I hope you're ok. There has been some change of plans and I wanted to bring you into the loop.

1. I may not do the run. And if so I probably will not sport the wig. Last Thursday I went for my first run in over a year, and while I was able to complete the requisite 6.2 miles, its now Tuesday and I still can't walk. So, I will likely forgo the running portion of the triathlon, and in doing so will not be wearing the wig at any point. (Maybe afterwards as we replenish and cool down at the local day spa or brewery - suggestions welcome of course).

2. What started out as a friendly competition between long-time friends has evolved into a heated rivalry the likes of which I've not been a part of since our fraternity brawled with the Sigma Chi's back in '95. We won, and on September 13th, as in college, I shall win too. But Derek has been just ruthless, writing untruths about me and publicly challenging my manliness. Some of it is actually true - by that I mean I may not be training as hard as him. But he's been blogging about it incessantly - as much blogging or more than he's training. In contrast, I've set up a Twitter account so that people can track my progress. It's shorter and more to the point, unlike Derek's rambling blog postings and such. Are you aware of his blog? You can follow me Trevor if you want on Twitter at: @BeatDerek.

3. Instead of the run, could I do something else? Is there some other physical feat of endurance that doesn't involve running that I may try?

4. Lastly, a few of my surfer friends will be there, as well as some carnies that I traveled/worked with a couple of summers ago. They are all good people, there is nothing to fear. They had secretly planned on water ballooning me during the run to cool me off (I thought something was up - hence the need for the wig). While they inherently dislike rules and regulations, they respond well to instructions and guidance. I would not recommend making any threats or trying things of the sort as you never know how a carny will react. Since I won't be running, I will probably be with them - I'm the unofficial leader - and we will all water balloon Derek instead. He doesn't know it yet, but boy will he be surprised. And happy.

Thanks for putting on a topnotch production. Can't wait - 13 days!

Ted

ps...I guess my point was is it still ok to wear the yellow skimpy suit? It covers my "standard" body parts, as required. Thanks!