After a hectic Friday night with the new baby arriving and being alone at home with Nellie, I doubted on the possibilities to participate in the ½ ironman on Saturday. No babysitter arranged, but Jörgen offered to let his daughter Evelina take care off her, when we went for the race. So the race was on again. Perfect, even if I didn't feel perfect due to an aprroaching flu in my system, but I hate to cancel things, so we went to Tjörn. It was perfect weather conditions and really a nice arrangement (1st time Tjörn Triathlon). Micke, Jörgen, David & me had an internal challenge, with all the compulsary "tjôt & tjafs" before the start. It adds a relaxed & fun approach to the physical challenge. I was first of us out of the water (1900 meters in 48 min), then I was passed by Jörgen on the bike, but kept him within eye sight, so I actually managed to pass him during transition (biking 90 km's in 3 h 11 min). The last stage on the run was tough but I kept running in a slow pace without any  walking. David passed me after 14 km's in his normal lightfooted manner and he finished 10½ min in front of me. Excellent race from him, doing triathlon for the first time ever. My run time over 21 km's was 2 h 8 min and the overall finishing time was 6.13,12 I was pleased with my performance. Better than my target time.

Then home to pick up Nellie and then collect Misia & Baby Goofy at the hospital. The MC-gang met later on for a crayfish party at Jörgen's place. Very nice & looooong day.

Oh yes, I've been tired all Sunday and my mind & body need some relax after a very hectic weekend. Of course my flu has broken out in full flow, due to no more power in my body to fight it off. Just to accept and let it  happen. I will be on parental leave now for 2 weeks, so it could be a worse situation. Now I can focus on the family life for a while. I just don't want Jim (presumably the name of our baby boy) to catch any germs from me.