I will preface this with "sniff". I am definitely going to miss having my birthday twin around. We started training together in the summer of 2003, and through a whole lot different life-altering events we remained friends. So I am pretty sure that a measly few hundred miles won't change that. I know that you are going to kick ass as a head coach. Good luck, Miranda! Hoya Saxa!
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First summer at Riverside, at Canadian Henley. We were so serious back then.
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A year later at Henley, with Marika, Bryna and Amy, winning the quad.
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NSR I, 2005, advancing to the A/B semi.
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Totally confounding the rowing community by switching the lineup halfway through racing, the "twins" won the double at Canley. (with Ann)
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With Liane at the Charles in 2005.
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Last CRASH-Bs before having to (mostly) hang up the oars. Miranda, you should show this to your athletes from time to time, especially when they argue with you.
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Transitioning to the other side of the megaphone
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Coaching baby Huskies
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Birthday twins serving as groomsman and bridesmaid at Tom and Liane's wedding.
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Hanging out with camera wielding dorks can have dangerous side effects.