I survived my 1st triathlon-race this season. It wasn't as good as I expected but not really bad. It got pretty warm on the run as the sun was shining all the time. I don't care much for the sun on the bike, but with running, it's making me feel like I could die at once. The swim was very hard this time, bike was good and I nearly died on the run. So my time was pretty moderate at the end. I was 37th of 70 females.
Best thing on that whole race-thing-weekend was that my rental car was a new Volvo V60 with plenty of cylinder capacity under it's engine hood. I love Volvo and it was a 1st that I had the chance to drive a Volvo. It was heavenly to drive. A lot of power, a lot of comfort. I was able to speed on the autobahn with 235 km/h (146 miles/h). Great feeling! I'm sure this wouldn't have been the end of the speed it was capable off (as the rpm still wasn't at the red zone) but I guess the motor had a cut-off at this speedlimit. If I would ever have enough money to buy a car again it would be such a Volvo!
Instead I bought a new wetsuit on ebay. Got one in nearly new condition (2xworn) for 225 Euro less than new price. That's ok, I think. So, my credit card is in use again and my vacation allowance I'll get with my next salary will go that way.
I was glad that it was a work-free Monday yesterday as it was Pentecost-Monday. A national holiday here in Germany. Went out for breakfast with PT and his brother for talking about our coming vacation to Norway and Norseman in August. Haven't met PT for 6 weeks or so. Afterwards he gave my a cycling shirt with his company name on it. I'll (have to) wear it on the Norseman race. Not my favourite colours in white and black. I would prefer pink or green or turquoise. As he's a good friend and my trainer and as I love him from the bottom of my heart I'll wear it gladly.
12:21 pm - June 14, 2011
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