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Thank you for a great season

Thank you everyone for a great 2011. Our second Hudson Crossing Triathlon was a success with 250 athletes and we’re looking forward to the 3rd installment of this event in 2012 at Hudson Crossing Park.

We had two new events this year: the Lake George Open Water Swim, which saw a 2.5k, 5k and 10k swim, and the Moreau Lake Aquathlon & Swims.

We will be looking to reprise the Wilton Mall Du and Zombie Du for 2012, since there was a lot of interest.

We’re grateful to all of our great volunteers, athletes, sponsors and crew that participated in each event. We hope you had a great season and continue to strive for your goals.

Moreau Lake Pre-Race Info

Hello swimmers & runners:

Thank you all for registering for the first Moreau Lake Aquathlon & Swims, taking place this Sunday and featuring a 1.5k swim, 3k swim and aquathlon (1.5k swim/5k run). There will also be a 15k trail run going off earlier in the morning. These events are low-key and a way for all of us to enjoy a late summer Sunday morning doing what we love! This is also the first time the park has been open to events of this kind and we’re grateful for the support of Moreau Lake State Park.

Below you’ll find a description of each of the swim events. Please plan to arrive 45 minutes or so before your event to check in, pick up your bib and/or swim cap and your timing chip. These events are sanctioned by USAT therefore you must show photo ID when you check in.

Water temp today was 68. This will warm up over the next couple days as the sun comes out again. We expect 70-72 on race day. Wetsuits are optional.

1.5K SWIM The 1.5k swim starts at 8 a.m. (please check in no later than 7:30 a.m.) The start will be in-water. You will swim counter-clockwise around a diamond-shaped course marked with four yellow buoys. Keep all buoys to your left, except for the last one, which you’ll keep to your right as you round it towards the finish chute. You’ll then run up on shore over the finish mat.

3K SWIM The 3k swim starts at 9 a.m. (check in no later than 8:30 a.m.). This swim will be two loops of the 1.5k course. You will swim counter-clockwise around a diamond-shaped course marked with yellow buoys. On your first loop, you will keep all buoys to your left. On the second loop, you will keep the last buoy to your right as you round it to swim towards the finish chute. You will then run up on shore over the finish mat.

AQUATHLON The aquathlon has a start time of 10 a.m., though that may be dependent on whether any 3k swimmers are still out on the course. Please check in by 9:15 a.m. After checking in you can head over to the transition area to place your shoes and clothes at your designated spot. The swim course is the same as the 1.5k course description above. When you come across the swim finish you will run into the transition area, put on your shoes, etc. and then run out of the transition area. The 5k course is clock-wise and features some challenging single-track trails.

MAPS Maps for the above are all available at www.greenleafracing.com.

WARM UP After checking in you may warm up in a designated area of the lake. We’ll let you know where when you arrive. We will have a pre-race meeting approximately 10 minutes before your event.

If you’re participating in multiple events, please go to the registration table after each event to collect a new chip, bib and/or swim cap. Your chips will be collected after you cross the finish of each event.

A reminder that there is a $6 entry fee for cars to enter the park. The park has full facilities available on site and if you stick around all morning, feel free to bring items to barbecue, as there are several thousand bbqs and picnic tables located right near the beach, along with some great play areas for the kids.

We have a great playlist of 80s music ready to go for the entire day.

Any updates before the event can be seen at http://www.facebook.com/greenleafracing.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday. As mentioned on our Web site we will have a boot from the South Glens Falls Fire Department on the beach for anyone who would like to make a donation.

Thank you!

-Race Committee

Registration Open for Moreau Lake Aquathlon/Swims

We’re live. We have an Aquathlon planned and two swims at a beautiful new venue (at least new as far as races go).

You can find details here or register here.

Registration Now Open for Lake George Open Water Swims

Registration is now open for the Lake George Open Water Swims.

Register online here.

The swims take place August 27-28, 2011 at Hague Public Beach, Hague NY. There are 2.5k, 5k and 10k options for swimmers.

Green Leaf Racing at the Adirondack Sports & Fitness Expo

We’ll be at the Adirondack Sports & Fitness Expo this weekend so please stop by and see us. We’ll be standing next to our friends from the Saratoga Triathlon Club.

We’ll have info on:

• Hudson Crossing Triathlon
• Wilton Mall Duathlon Series
• Lake George Open Water Swims
• Moreau Lake Aquathlon & Swims
• Our plans for 2012 and beyond (some cool races!)

We’ll be raffling off some free entries as well. See you this weekend.

Registration Open for Wilton Mall Duathlon Series

Registration is now open for the Wilton Mall duathlon Series. The dates are:

• June 19
• July 31
• Sept 18

$20 per clinic or $50 for all three.

An Evening with Serotta

The Saratoga Tri Club invites you to a presentation by Steven LeBoyer, Serotta’s FitLab manager, about Serotta’s bike fit philosophy for triathletes and road cyclists. Whether you’re new to triathlon or a veteran, this informative evening will get you thinking about proper bike positioning as you head into the 2011 season. The presentation takes place at Serotta’s state-of-the-art bike fit lab in Saratoga Springs and will include wine, cheese and other “recovery foods”. If you’re available at 5:30 p.m., Steven is offering a tour of Serotta’s factory where the company’s world-class TT and road bikes are made. Admittance is free but space is limited to 25. RSVP to cbow142@yahoo.com or 518 290-0457.

2011 Events

Hope everyone’s enjoying the new year! We have a few new events in development for this year which we’re excited about — some open water swims at two different venues, an aquathlon (swim/run) and also some trail runs. The 2nd Hudson Crossing Tri is scheduled for June 12, 2011 and the duathlon series have dates TBD. Check back when you can.

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