Training Log Archive: Spike

Slough Creek update.

I've been adding features that are clearly visible in the lidar (like stream beds and some old trails) and are on the old map. It isn't very fun, but it is nice to see some progress.

I also drew in the approximate boundary of the public land. I did that by eyeballing the county GIS parcel viewer and matching it with the air photo template. Some of the boundaries are unexpected - like at an angle through the middle of a field.

Biking on the bike path to/from the arboretum.

Recently I've been trying to get out the door earlier, but I didn't today.

I jogged (slowly) trough a couple of courses at the arboretum. At each control, I picked a route and picked some key features along the way, then folded up the map and ran without looking at it.

The late start and the arbo terrain made things tough. It was warm and muggy. The course was almost entirely in the sun. After about 25 minutes, I was feeling hot. I thought about stopping, but decided to just ease off the slow pace and keep going. I guess I'm glad I did that.

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