On sunday all the endurance sports men met in Steinbeck to
complete the Shortman. The swim start were at 11:05 o`clock
right in the Mittellandkanal. Almost 90 triathlete´s started
for the 500m swim course.
After 10 minutes I were pulled out of the waters and jumped
on my bike. About 30k´s were to complete with a uphill part
0f 3k´s with almost 12%, right after the start not an easy
thing to manage. You had th ride 2 rounds and with a velocity
of 72,5 km/h you rode downhill….
The only enemy of us were the wind… I was 21th when I pulled
on my running shoes, and I were able to pass a few, so I crossed
the finish line after 1:22h.
The winner needed only 1:14 and could be my son…
Overall place 13 and 2nd place in my age-group 40-44
At the 11th of july I will start at the triathlon in Langenbeck.
Mike Sonntag