Training Log Archive: KFish

run up into Sampson. Cool but humid . Pretty consistent at just over 9 minute miles

4 miles north with the wind at about a 13:30 pace and then 4 miles back south against the wind ranging from 17:00 to 20:00. In the canoe with kayak paddles on Seneca lake

slow mountain bike along a gravel section of the Erie Canal trail, all perfectly flat except one hill to get there and back. Legs were pretty tired from yesterday's excursion

Back on the trail, this time to hit some high peaks (>4000 ft NY mountains) that last time we did them we were in the clouds. We did Iroquois (#8, 4840 ft) Algonquin (#2, 5114ft) , and Wright (#16, 4580 ft) via Avalanche Lake, in the reverse direction as last time. Avalanche Lake was a beautiful as we remembered it, or even more so considering this time it was 70F and sunny instead of 40F and rainy. Hiking up the back side of Algonquin/Iroquois was pretty steep, all boulders, but it actually went pretty well. Overall ascent was about 2300 ft top to bottom, but had some ups and downs in between so it was actually ~3400 according to the GPS. Got to the summit of Iroquois at 12:30 and ate lunch (crackers, pepperoni, and cheese - worked well, will consider for longer AR). The down and up to Algonquin and again to wright all went pretty quick, then the long down from Wright was slow, knees started to give out. We could see 10-15 miles from the top of all of them despite the summer humidity haze, which is a far cry from the 10-15 feet we could see last time. The top of the mountains were cooler with a slight breeze, but not enough that we needed to pull out the jackets, and we even ended up getting a little sun - that never happens for us in the ADKs!

Slight knee/heal pain similar to nitrogaine bothered me the whole hike, but it never got worse, and it wasnt crippling, so I'm not really sure what to make of it. Hadn't felt it for the last 2 weeks, so hopefully it disappears again.

We definitely tackled this hike a little slower than our previous pace hiking up here, but I think part of it was a diminished drive since we had done them before. Neither of us were feeling 100% either. That being said, it was definitely worth the hike, and a great reminder of how much I miss this. If we can make it back every 2 years for a hike like this I'll be happy.


Avalanche Lake


Panorama from the Top of Iroquois


View from the top of Algonquin


Route and Elevation Profile of route (skipped first 5.7 miles (flat) to conserve battery)

Man do I miss hiking in the Adirondacks. Hills! Rocks! Nothing like this in Michigan. Hiked Pitchoff mountain, not a high peak, but had some great views of cascade along the way. Total ascent was about 1400 ft, and we got to the first summit about 2 miles in An hour. Then walked along the ridge to the other 3 summits for some great 360 views including lake placid, cascade and maybe the great range? Hike down was slow going cuz of the loose wet rocks. Then a jog for the last 2 miles along the road back to the car. It was narrow and probably not the best idea, especially as it started raining, but oh well. Can't wait for another hike tomorrow! Will post elevation profile once I get it off the Gps.


elevation profile


Panorama from the top of Pitchoff

C • we can do a lot in Michigan 3

forgot what hills were! A short bike in lake placid. Flew down the long hills at almost 30mph and then crawled up them at 10mph. I miss the Adirondacks!