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The LIVESTRONG Challenge in Austin, TX

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

(Editor’s note: If you’re looking for the search box for The Daily Plate, read this post. And if foods you’re tracking end up on the wrong day, make sure to set your time zone.)

Our own Joe Perez, EVP of Product at our parent company Demand Media, is in Austin for the LIVESTRONG Challenge. (Even though he hates the Longhorns.)

Last night was the Welcome to Texas Dinner at the Salt Lick (Austin’s premiere meat showcase).

The Glorious Meat Pit at The Salt Lick        

The Glorious Meat Pit at The Salt Lick

The LIVESTRONG team welcomes all at the Austin Airport.

Coming down the escalator at the Austin Airport        

Willie Nelson entertains the crowd last night:

Joe in training before the big run:

After intense carbo-loading and too-few hours of sleep, Joe was ready to take the challenge — along with many, many others!

Spectators:

More racers:

Finally, Joe at the finish line!