The Greenlakes Triathlon Syracuse YMCA couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day in upstate New York.  As usual, this event received an A+ in every area from organization, enthusiastic volunteers, spectators, to the finish line fun and food. 

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A little bit about this event from the website:

livestrong at the YMCA Green Lakes Triathlon & Race Weekend

It’s three races in an amazingly beautiful venue, including the 35th-Annual YMCA triathlon. These races are run entirely by volunteers, meaning that 100% of the money raised supports the charitable work of the YMCA, particularly the YMCA’s free programs for cancer survivors.

The race is a sprint triathlon and offers a relay for a 3 person team event.  The “Ayoub team” had Ted doing all three events, Richard, Dave, and a work colleague as the swimmer, doing the relay. 

The race limit is 500 athletes.  Three swim waves: men, women, relay.  An absolutely picture perfect morning for everyone.

After a successful swim in temperature perfect water, Ted takes off on his 13+ mile bike ride.

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Richard follows after his swimmer hands him the baton  Winking smile   ankle cuff.

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Ted has a fast and furious ride and takes off on a run through a beautifully shaded, dirt path.

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After Rich gets back from the ride, Dave takes off yelling “I’m going to catch Teddy!”

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Ted was a little too far ahead of the family relay team to be caught and finished in one of his best sprint tri times to date.

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Congrats Ted and the Ayoub Relay Team!

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Believe it or not, and you will if you are a triathlete, but Ted’s workout was STILL not complete.  I dropped him off 35 miles from home so he could finish his required bike for the week. That’s one amazing hubby!

As for me, I had kitty duty.  Oskar and Fiama (sorry Sue – forgot to ask how to spell Fiama??) needed a kitty litter clean out, fresh water, and some fresh food.

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Oskar. No, he’s not a grouch, he’s just shy.

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Fiama, pretty black kitty who likes attention and little tummy rub.

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Maybe even a scratch behind the ears while Oskar looks on, well concealed by the furniture.

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Soon the attention got boring for Fiama and she decided to sharpen her nails and get down to business.

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That was my signal to leave. 

Too many of these perfect weekends will spoil us but who’s complaining?!

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