Dear Rookie Race Volunteers and Coaches,

I'm incredibly grateful for your efforts at last Saturday's Rookie Race. Your dedication made the day truly memorable for me and, most importantly, for every "Rookie" who took part.

See the joy captured in photos by Ricardo Machion here: Rookie Race in pics. The smiles in those images say it all!

For many of you, this was your first time stepping up as a coach or serving on the race committee. Thank you for embracing the challenge and trying something new! I'm excited to see you continue to shine in future events.

With appreciation,

-Fred