Jumped off the ledge...new bike.

Well, a used one. I had a few options on some used tri bikes. Wound up with one that's actually newer than my road bike. Still need to get fit...
But...Took it out for 3rd time ever on a tri bike. First time I ever spent more than 5 minutes on one.

Took a route I ride a lot. In high heat and humidity. Pretty noticeable headwinds at times. Purposefully did not try to hammer. Left my watch in my shirt pouch for some of the ride.

And went faster. Definitely faster.

I'll will gladly attribute some of it to exuberance. But not all.