Dade Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Adam Dirks & Bethany Hamilton #SoulSurfersName: Bethany HamiltonAge: 24Hometown: Princeville, HawaiiConnection to your teammate: WifeCurrent occupation: Pro Surfer and Motivational SpeakerDescribe what you do: I travel the world surfing unique locations and compete against the best women in the world. I love surfing. I also speak to different groups in the U.S. and internationally, motivating them to live a life of overcoming!3 words to describe you: Determined, positive and adventurous.Favorite hobbies: Surfing, tennis, working out, creating healthy meals and hanging with my hubby and dogs.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Surfing with one arm!What famous person reminds you of yourself? Anna Sophia Robb. She played me in the movie Soul Surfer chronicling my story.What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Matthew McConaugheyWhat scares you most about traveling? Being away from the ocean and long sits on planes.What excites you most about traveling? I love seeing the unique beauties of other countries, experiencing different cultures and doing it with Adam.Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: I’m a girl and I’m more emotional. Plus, I have one arm.Pet peeve about your teammate: When he doesn’t share.What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I’ve always wanted to go to Madagascar because it seems remote and adventurous. Peru, to surf and Machu Picchu. Also, Israel because it’s a bible land.What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I hope Adam and I have a fun time adventuring in different countries and doing challenges. I hope we can have great teamwork and communication. I just want to have a blast!Name: Adam DirksAge: 26Hometown: Princeville, HawaiiConnection to your teammate: HusbandCurrent occupation: Professional husband. Full-time support.Describe what you do: Switching my life from full-time youth ministry and substitute teacher to married life has been an amazing experience. I love being with my wife as she travels so often and being her rock, support and encourager for life.3 words to describe you: Hard-working, easy-going and patient.Favorite hobbies: Surfing, adventure (hiking, exploring, etc.) and spear fishing.What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Having awesome friends.What famous person reminds you of yourself? Tom Cruise.What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Amelia Earhart.What scares you most about traveling? Not being able to communicate well with people in foreign countries and getting lost!What excites you most about traveling? Experiencing new cultures and sharing those adventures with my best friend/wifey.Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: We sometimes have a hard time communicating when we are frustrated with one another. I want us to be more open and talk about these frustrations before they build up into something bigger.Pet peeve about your teammate: Sometimes she eats with her mouth open.What country and place would you most like to visit and why? New Zealand or Iceland. They are both beautiful and have tons of outdoor adventures like surfing, hiking and extreme sports.What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I hope the experience will test our relationship, draw us closer and strengthen our marriage. CBS.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 6Borders Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Defnitely like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedOne Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 she smiles nonstop and can out-do him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gishy333tx Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Just knew of her from headlines but damn, what can't she do?!?!? You go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayzee Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yeah Team Soul Surfers!The way they breezed through that pancake flip on the first try was amazing. They made it look so easy. Wow! And they also smoked that boat thing (punting). These 2 are gonna be hard to beat. They made their competition look like clowns.I'm glad they got first place and the "Express Pass". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 6Borders Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Wow, they made that challenge look like a cake walk (or a pancake run). I was seriously impressed because that's not easy! They are most definitely the team I am rooting for to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayzee Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm definitely Team SoulSurfer!Bethany IS "determined and positive" And Adam IS "easy-going and patient" I cannot imagine them breaking down emotionally or freaking out because they can't do something. They are an "awesome couple".I hope they enjoy their adventure trip to Sweden after the race is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graceomalley Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I watched the movie Soul Surfer - her story - so inspiring! - I am rooting for them to win it - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedOne Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Neither seemed too excited over an ICE trip. Don't blame them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevea11 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Not too shabby. I like 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 6Borders Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Still my favorite team. She always has a smile and she's pitching in just as hard as he is on detours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graceomalley Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 still my fave team - hope they win it - other teams could take a lesson from them as far as not whining throughout the entire challenge..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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