Ailish leads the way with Kyra, Keaghan, Myra, Jenn and Graeme (photographer Doug is somewhere) set off to watch the triathlon.
Graeme has sore legs from jumping too much at the beach yesterday, so Mom has been convinced to carry him.
The plate says it all!
Taking a rest at the side of the race route.
A kiss for luck.
Do I HAVE to wear this thing? Grey isn't really my colour.
Doug W. gets ready to start his duathlon
Ooooh, chilly.
Keaghan and Ailish's personal island in Owen Sound.
Back on dry land.
Alasdair waves - he's ready for the start.
And they're off (the first wave).
Alasdair heads for the start line!
I wonder what the ducks eat down here? Let's see ...
Graeme is ready to cheer for Alasdair.
The last group (relay team) is ready to start.
Leaving the swim start line to head for the finish line.
OK, these two boys are just very sweet.
3 cute kids!
The duathlon runners are finishing their first run leg.
Graeme and Jenn head for the swim exit.
The announcer dude.
Myra and Jenn
First triathlete exits the water.
Matt Reid of Waterdown comes out of the water.
Doug and Myra's daughter Bethany watching the race.
The crutches are being held in the water for a triathlete who has only 1 leg. Amazing!
This guy is amazing! Way to go!
One of the first female racers to exit the water. (no wetsuit?)
This competitor is wearing a singlet from the first ever Owen Sound triathlon.
And here's Alasdair.
Alasdair heads for the bike racks.
Running into the bike rack zone.
Where's my bike? I know it's around here somewhere?
Here it is! Phew. (must remember my chip :-)
Have chip, have helmet, have shoes
Walking out to the start line for the bike leg.
Can I get on yet?
Zoom!
The last swimmers coming in from the water.
Keaghan, Graeme and some other kids play.
Another great plate (and car!)
Another eye-catching photo.
"Off your bike, walk across the line"
The racers are coming in.
John biked down to watch the race
Graeme, Keaghan and Ailish play in some convenient dirt.
Great shirt!
Here's Doug coming in from his bike leg of the duathlon.
Off the bike and into the changeover zone.
Here comes Alasdair!
Kiss time! "That's an illegal kiss"
And heading for the bike racks.
Is this my spot? I'll take it anyways!
And now Alasdair runs out for his final leg of this triathlon.
and he's off!
John and Jenn in the playground.
Excellent hair!
Myra and Doug's daughter Holly, who is a photographer.
Doug comes in to end lap 1.
Alasdair comes in to end lap 1.
Ailish in the shade.
Jenn at the finish line.
Graeme gets a prime viewing spot. Poor Grandad will have very sore shoulders if he keeps this up.
Alasdair crosses the finish line. Great time!
Happy Anniversary Kyra and Alasdair!
What a cute couple!
Reflections
Alasdair turns in his chip....
...and goes for a walk with Keaghan.
Here's Doug crossing the finish line.
At first glance, are all those people racing at Doug?
The weary but happy competitors
Great race guys!
Bethany and Holly show their grandmother and mom some of the pictures.
Kyra
Jenn carries Graeme back up St. Mary's hill (once at the top, our Doug went and got the car as Jenn was too tired to carry Graeme any further).