A few weeks ago, I started running with the running group of TV Oerlikon, a large sports association in Zurich with a long tradition.
And they’re not only large and old, among their members are also a lot of super fast people. It’s great to train with national calibre rockets. Granted, I’m rarely in the same group as the 1:05:55 half marathon guy or the 31:31 10K guy, but they are around, and very friendly at that.
Also, I get to know the North of Zurich. We haven’t taken the same route twice yet, see picture, and from a running track in Neu-Affoltern to laps to Dübendorf and back there has been everything.
After about seven “trial trainings”, it might be time to become a member, though. I don’t want to risk being kicked out for showing up all the time and never paying any fee.
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All set! (Taken with instagram)
New tri stuff! (Taken with instagram)
I borrowed this ($$$) bike from a friend who doesn’t use it any more. Dura Ace, carbon everyhwere and what have you. It’s about half the weight of my road bike (rough estimate). I would obviously have to shorten the seat post, probably get a shorter stem and new pedals (Look Keo, pffff…). Since I’m looking to get a TT bike at one point anyway, why not this one?
I’ll have to check with a bike store how much it would be to adapt it to fit me. Considering it was super expensive when new, I’d probably still get a good new bike for the price I’d have to pay for this one, and would also get a fit and everything. But we’re talking about buying a new Maserati or a slightly used (and very well kept) Ferrari, so it’s not an easy decision!
All (lock-)laced up and ready for triathlon season! (To start this Sunday.)
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I did one lap of the 70.3 Switzerland bike course today (plus the way there and back). Phew. “Hilly” doesn’t quite cut it! Eight more weeks to get used to it.