Triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. The Coubourg Triathlon that Pudge competed in involved swimming, cycling and running. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed "transitions" between the individual swim, bike, and run components. 
The main international race distances are Sprint distance (750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run)- and this is what Pudge did. The Lake Ontario water temp was 58 degrees. BRRRR! They say the Triathlon had it's beginnings in France in the 1920's. It was called, "Les trois sports". Ah now I understand why Pudge is always taking a French class- Bonjour! Bubba said it started in France because the French were so good at running, biking and swimming away from the invading Germans.
The first modern Triathlon in the US was held in 1974 at Mission Bay, San Diego, California. The first modern long-distance triathlon event was held in 1978 - the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon- swim 2.4 miles (3.9 km), a bike ride of 112 miles (180 km), and a marathon run of 26.219 miles (42.195 km). I had heard about the Ironman. Who in the heck dreamt this one up??? Some say the idea of the Ironman originated at the local sports bar where the neighborhood athletes debated back and forth as to who was the most fit..a swimmer? a runner? or the biker? A local Navy Commander-Collins, USN/1978 and a triathlete said "Brag for the rest of your life!. Whoever finishes first, we'll call him the Ironman!". Boca was so inspired by this other Collins she signed up for the cheerleading division. Yes Yes I could cheer Pudge and Mary on!
Mary did the Duathlon that has a similar format to the Triathlon - it consists of a running leg, followed by a cycling leg and then another running leg. Mary did a fantastic job. Boca suggested she consider competing in the "DIRTY-DU". The Dirty-Du? Yes Mary, a new form of duathlon has become popular in the last few years. Referred to as an off-road duathlon (hello Dirty-Du). It consists of an off-road or trail run, followed by a mountain bike leg followed by a final off-road or trail run. The Dirty Du off-road duathlon series , held in Texas, was made famous by Lance Armstrong, who won it in 2003. Come on Mary time to get down and dirty! Mary is 58 years old and fit as a fiddle. My hero! 
And speaking of HERO'S.....
GUESS WHO WON FIRST PLACE in her division in the TRIATHLON!!!! YES! YES! THAT'S OUR PUDGE!How's that for a winning 3 some! All that hard work and huffing and puffing paid off. And Lawrence, this is so bauble worthy. I see a Triathlon Bling coming to you ya Pudge.
Hey Pudge and Mary, the sport made it's debut at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000- how about....no no. Better yet how about the race next year in Abu Dhabi at the Emirates Palace Beach!!!
Yes! Yes! Boca and Bubb will be there at that time-post India trip. March 2012. So meant to be.
Bubs suggested that Boca sign up for the Camel Racing...
I can see you gals running in a Burka!
ABU DHABI will never be the same-those Sex In The City gals have nothing on us. I think I'll order you two the Berfect Burka Bikini....
Yes! Yes! Boca and Bubb will be there at that time-post India trip. March 2012. So meant to be.
Bubs suggested that Boca sign up for the Camel Racing...
I can see you gals running in a Burka!
ABU DHABI will never be the same-those Sex In The City gals have nothing on us. I think I'll order you two the Berfect Burka Bikini....
And to end the Award Winning Day, Bubba managed to win his own "award" a parking ticket. Bubba Bubba Bubba- you cannot stay out of a jam in Canada.
THIS CALLS FOR A BIG CELEBRATION LADIES...let's get down to BUSINESS for some Champagne...where we found George (remember Geo was on that Hiram Train going nowhere), always ready to celebrate. But where's Deb? Oh she said she couldn't take another natural disaster with Boca and Bubba. Well, she does have a point.
Pudge started practicing her straddle in anticipation of the Camel Racing....Since Pudge doesn't a have camel to practice on, George suggested she substitute the wave runner for the camel" I heard him say he was procuring some Camel dung so the training will be more authentic. Georgie Porgie, so glad to see you and happy you are here to Celebrate with the gang.....
THIS CALLS FOR A BIG CELEBRATION LADIES...let's get down to BUSINESS for some Champagne...where we found George (remember Geo was on that Hiram Train going nowhere), always ready to celebrate. But where's Deb? Oh she said she couldn't take another natural disaster with Boca and Bubba. Well, she does have a point.
Pudge started practicing her straddle in anticipation of the Camel Racing....Since Pudge doesn't a have camel to practice on, George suggested she substitute the wave runner for the camel" I heard him say he was procuring some Camel dung so the training will be more authentic. Georgie Porgie, so glad to see you and happy you are here to Celebrate with the gang.....
