“Today’s impossible dreams
Tomorrow give birth to
Not only possible
But also inevitable realities.” – Sri Chinmoy
Photo-Gallery (you can click on slide show mode on the left):
https://gallery.srichinmoycentre.org/germany/Channel-Triathlon/
Dover-Aachen
After my successful second Channel swim (non-wetsuit!) on Sept 3rd (16 h 50) – 25 years after my first one –
and some rest we made it from Calais via Brussels to Aachen (arrived Monday, 6th, afternoon) – about 300 km or more biking (some detours) and 2 marathons and are safe and happy back home in Heidelberg. It was easier than expected (or feared) but took a bit longer for several reasons. A great event, though, and a great training experience for the final big one before my 60th birthday, hopefully!
Here some impressions:
with Mareike at Oye-Plage past Calais on the way to Gravelines
Hondschoote near the Belgian border
at the Peace Tree in the Leopolds Park at the European Parliament in Brussels
Start of the 85 run behind Tienen, 60 km behind Brussels, after about 3 hours of rest
First marathon done! I cannot believe how easy it feels!
Run-walking into Vaals
End of Vaals Netherlands – beginning of Germany!
Almost there….
Entering Aachen
I had not intended to carry the World Harmony Run torch all the way through the city to the Europe Square (Europaplatz), but my friends made me
“Dead” between the “WELCOME” flowers at Europaplatz
Our Mini-Team
The last leg: driving back to Heidelberg
Collateral damage (without the blisters the whole thing would have felt unreal – too easy, no other pain at all!)
Many thanks are also going to my friends at the WAVES Restaurant in Heidelberg for their superb vegetarian food, and to Europcar Heidelberg, Mr. Plitzko, wo was extremely helpful again in providing us with a support van.
‘The fullness of life lies in dreaming and manifesting the impossible dreams.” – Sri Chinmoy
Faz: Fragen an Vasanti Niemz, Ärmelkanal-Durchschwimmerin
„Ich musste 18 Kilo zulegen“
http://www.faz.net/s/RubCD175863466D41BB9A6A93D460B81174/Doc~EA47DB997C7FE46A4B9B68386B7349881~ATpl~Ecommon~Scontent.html
morgenweb: Dank “Biopren” durch den Ärmelkanal
http://www.morgenweb.de/region/heidelberg/artikel/20100910_mmm0000000525007.html
Congratulations!! A huge achievement, well done.
May I ask what’s the ‘final big one’ or is that under wraps?!!
Thanks Lisa – the big one is still Dover-Heidelberg – 2ways etc. are not my business 🙂
Congratulations! Amazing.
And nice toes, too! 😉
Congratulations!!! What an amazing athlete you are, an inspiration to all.
When I wear my pink crocs and eat hazelnuts, I think of you in Dover 2008.
Hey Carrol, thanks so much! Hope you are well and still planning to come back? Let me know, I might hop over for a couple of days or even to be on the boat! I think I am still not quite finished with the Channel for this incarnation!
Congratulations, Vasanti! We were all very inspired to see the story and photos of your epic feat. What’s next for you?
Financial recovery 🙂
Vasanti, this is extreme!!! Congratulations!
Hello Vasanti, just found this blog – you are amazing – such an inspiration!! Congratulations to your achievements and HAPPY SOULSDAY 🙂
VASANTI RULES :))
Thanks Edita – and happy New Year!