My name is Benjamin. I live in Zurich and work as an “associated scientist” for a large Swiss engineering company in one of their corporate research centers, and this is my outlet for random stuff.I love running and cycling, and once I don’t suck anymore at swimming, I want to become a (better) triathlete. And after that, a true multisports endurance athlete. And after that… I can be e-mailed. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-507261-2"); pageTracker._initData(); pageTracker._trackPageview(); Tumblr (3.0; @bewuethr)http://benj.n69.ch/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m51y0zn7Co1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I survived! Race report to follow (just like the six others).</p> <p>Also, I got a special prize for the sharpest “tan” line. It’s called “dummy award”. Did you know you don’t have to see the sun for it to burn you? Well. I did, but suddenly there was no more time for sun screen and body glide (hello, neck that got rubbed raw)…</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24341304061http://benj.n69.ch/post/24341304061Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:31:47 +0200Ironman 70.3triathlonswitzerlandrapperswil-jonarace<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m50xns3tbL1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Taking the extremely handy pump to make sure my tyres are rock hard. Also, starting in 3 hours 15 minutes, luckily too tired to be nervous!</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24310195250http://benj.n69.ch/post/24310195250Sun, 03 Jun 2012 06:22:42 +0200IM 70.3Rapperswil-JonaSwitzerlandtriathlon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m50cso82lq1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So, where did I put my bike again…</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24283498756http://benj.n69.ch/post/24283498756Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:55:35 +0200IM 70.3TriathlonRapperswil-JonaSwitzerland<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/07LT-fGnpvk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“And that’s how you change a tubular tyre in a triathlon.” Thanks. Peace of mind achieved.</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24222265070http://benj.n69.ch/post/24222265070Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:09:25 +0200tubulartriathlontyre change<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/D6arjQwKutM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The 2008 edition of the race I’m doing on Sunday. Slowly getting excited/nervous!</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24220213152http://benj.n69.ch/post/24220213152Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:37:15 +0200ironman 70.3rapperswilswitzerlandtriathlon<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4t271pDRO1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New computer mount! No more looking almost backwards to check essentials such as climb rate and last lap average cadence. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24021600718http://benj.n69.ch/post/24021600718Wed, 30 May 2012 00:23:25 +0200<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/42632868" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Apparently, a movie by/starring Kilian Jornet is to appear this Fall. Looks good!</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/24010178217http://benj.n69.ch/post/24010178217Tue, 29 May 2012 21:29:41 +0200kilian jornet<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4qpn7Zbt91qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The showers grow wetsuits… might there be a 70.3 in the air? (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/23933061397http://benj.n69.ch/post/23933061397Mon, 28 May 2012 17:57:00 +0200wetsuitswimmingtriathlon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3l6l7iGkY1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Price ratio wheels/rest of bike: 1/1. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/22500534876http://benj.n69.ch/post/22500534876Sun, 06 May 2012 07:43:55 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pwo2wSS01qz8f56o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I think they take sometimes that route for easy long runs. We start the runs around 19:45, so until recently it was too dark for unlit roads, but soon it won’t be anymore.</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/21385791392http://benj.n69.ch/post/21385791392Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:41:57 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2czmkbjy21qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A few weeks ago, I started running with the running group of <a href="http://www.tvoerlikon.ch/index.php?n=la_news&y=1" target="_self">TV Oerlikon</a>, a large sports association in Zurich with a long tradition.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/21329643744http://benj.n69.ch/post/21329643744Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:51:43 +0200runningtrainingtv oerlikon<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d14bZTLfSPE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Ha! Dutch Winter triathlon is run, road bike, speed skate. Very cool!</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/21290473658http://benj.n69.ch/post/21290473658Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:51:25 +0200winter triathlonnetherlands<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/U0XRwhqpD-0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Ironman 70.3 Rapperswil-Jona: a few more weeks to go!</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/21288619692http://benj.n69.ch/post/21288619692Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:24:25 +0200ironman 70.3switzerlandrapperswiltriathlon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2igl0GEtj1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>All set! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/21136519526http://benj.n69.ch/post/21136519526Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:53:00 +0200triathlonrace<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fnma0irh1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New tri stuff! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/21036456886http://benj.n69.ch/post/21036456886Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:32:00 +0200triathlongear<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28eadOIBS1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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?</p> <p>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!</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/20799467111http://benj.n69.ch/post/20799467111Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:27:48 +0200stevens cronoTT bikecycling<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ah0tpbs1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>All (lock-)laced up and ready for triathlon season! (To start this Sunday.)</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/20794563094http://benj.n69.ch/post/20794563094Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:05:24 +0200on cloudsurferlock lacesrunningtriathlon<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hgCqz3l33kU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I like “angry with all car drivers” guy. I’m a blend of him and the race biker (and wish to be the guy drinking coffee while riding).</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/20777111143http://benj.n69.ch/post/20777111143Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:42:32 +0200cycling<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26prkAXbs1qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://benj.n69.ch/post/20744243404http://benj.n69.ch/post/20744243404Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:42:51 +0200spinning<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22v2vSNa61qz8f56o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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.</p>http://benj.n69.ch/post/20611995450http://benj.n69.ch/post/20611995450Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:44:54 +0200triathloncyclingtrainingironman 70.3rapperswil