Training Log Archive: JanetTIn the 31 days ending Jan 31, 2019:
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Monday Jan 28, 2019 #
Note
During the past week it was fun to see the constellation Orion overhead instead of low in the sky (we were at 7 deg north in Panama). Looked for the Big Dipper once but didn't see it.
10 AM
Walking 1:07:24 1.67 mi (40:21 / mi) +14m 39:22 / mi
ahr:88 max:156
Added time and distance for lap from 1st lap split to S (we started where I took the first lap but I forgot to start my watch until the turnaround).
High HR probably from when we climbed up four stories at the observation tower.
High HR probably from when we climbed up four stories at the observation tower.
8 PM
Note
Before heading to airport we went to Anne Kolb Nature Center and strolled around. It was 60 with a breeze out of the north (after last night's rain) and we saw no birds or mammals, just a tree crab (on the walkway railing). Meh. Yesterday's walks were more interesting.
Sunday Jan 27, 2019 #
Note
Added commentary to entries about our cruise from Costa Rica to Panama.
Yesterday we had a bus ride from the dock at the port of Colón back to Panama City airport, with a stop at the Miraflores Locks visitor center which had an informative display, most of which had been covered in the documentary we had seen earlier, "A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Panama." Turns out El Papa was in town for the 2019 Catholic World Youth Day but he didn't hold us up much (one 4-5 minute stoppage on a highway entering the city, and a bunch of young people at the visitor center).
Going through security in Panama City I had my cuticle scissors confiscated (as did other passengers)...first time, though I remember putting them in my checked bags the first few years after 9/11.
Yesterday we had a bus ride from the dock at the port of Colón back to Panama City airport, with a stop at the Miraflores Locks visitor center which had an informative display, most of which had been covered in the documentary we had seen earlier, "A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Panama." Turns out El Papa was in town for the 2019 Catholic World Youth Day but he didn't hold us up much (one 4-5 minute stoppage on a highway entering the city, and a bunch of young people at the visitor center).
Going through security in Panama City I had my cuticle scissors confiscated (as did other passengers)...first time, though I remember putting them in my checked bags the first few years after 9/11.
1 PM
Walking 1:08:08 1.05 mi (1:04:53 / mi)
ahr:79 max:136
Wildlife viewing at the Florida International University nature preserve. Saw some interesting bird behavior (tropical mockingbirds, most likely, or northern).
Walking 53:50 0.71 mi (1:15:48 / mi)
ahr:81 max:147
Wildlife viewing at AD Barnes County Park in Miami. Saw birds and some interesting iguana behavior. ;-)
Friday Jan 25, 2019 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:24:32 1.07 mi (1:19:00 / mi) +185m 51:26 / mi
ahr:82 max:159 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Hike around part of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute observing the flora and fauna for the first part.
Later we took a Zodiac ride (~an hour and a half, 5.335 mi) along the shores of Barro Colorado Island, created when Gatún Lake was flooded (three years to fill it) after the dam was built. Dams along the canal provide hydroelectricity to run the lock equipment.
Toucans were heard but not seen, my only disappointment on this trip.
Later we took a Zodiac ride (~an hour and a half, 5.335 mi) along the shores of Barro Colorado Island, created when Gatún Lake was flooded (three years to fill it) after the dam was built. Dams along the canal provide hydroelectricity to run the lock equipment.
Toucans were heard but not seen, my only disappointment on this trip.
4 PM
Other 2:35:32 [0] 7.42 mi (20:58 / mi)
ahr:73 max:153
Last section of the canal from Gatún Lake to the Caribbean and our dock.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019 #
8 AM
Other 55:46 [0] 3.75 mi (14:52 / mi) +44m 14:21 / mi
ahr:83 max:141
Zodiac ride around Boná Island. High HR is bogus.
8 PM
Other 1:48:31 [0] 9.26 mi (11:43 / mi) +80m 11:25 / mi
ahr:74 max:112
First sections of the Panama Canal from the Pacific side including locks at Miraflores and Pedro Miguel, rising a total of 85', they said.
What's truly amazing is that besides a bit of maintenance the locks and canal sides are the original from over 100 years ago (opened in August of 1915). The "mules"/locomotives used to keep ships centered in the locks are on their third generation (first ones were made by GE, second generation and the current ones are by Mitsubishi).
What's truly amazing is that besides a bit of maintenance the locks and canal sides are the original from over 100 years ago (opened in August of 1915). The "mules"/locomotives used to keep ships centered in the locks are on their third generation (first ones were made by GE, second generation and the current ones are by Mitsubishi).
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019 #
9 AM
Other 2:00:00 [1]
Snorkeling at Granito de Oro near Coiba National Park, Panama, as the tide was going out, our only snorkeling adventure this trip.
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019 #
3 PM
Other 1:21:24 2.89 mi (28:10 / mi) +15m 27:43 / mi
ahr:74 max:91
Kayaking ("destination kayak" along mangrove forests to a cantina) in the Golfito part of Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.
In the morning we visited Casa Orquideas, a tropical botanical garden owned by a couple who originally hailed from New Hampshire.
Yesterday we visited two local farms, one that grows/prunes palm trees for hearts of palm in thr morning, and another where they grow cacao plants as well as many others (vanilla, black pepper, lemon, white pineapple, etc.), to avoid a monoculture. Lunch was on the beach at Playa Blanca (prepared by chefs from the ship), and we had snacks at the Jacana ranch in the morning and at the cacao farm, Finca Cabo, in the afternoon.
In the morning we visited Casa Orquideas, a tropical botanical garden owned by a couple who originally hailed from New Hampshire.
Yesterday we visited two local farms, one that grows/prunes palm trees for hearts of palm in thr morning, and another where they grow cacao plants as well as many others (vanilla, black pepper, lemon, white pineapple, etc.), to avoid a monoculture. Lunch was on the beach at Playa Blanca (prepared by chefs from the ship), and we had snacks at the Jacana ranch in the morning and at the cacao farm, Finca Cabo, in the afternoon.
Sunday Jan 20, 2019 #
9 AM
Walking 2:02:07 1.48 mi (1:22:30 / mi) +44m 1:15:34 / mi
ahr:82 max:128 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Guided hike (forest trail) at Punta Caletas preserve near Corcovado National Park on Osa Peninsula, found on Costa Rica's Pacific side. While this is a rainforest with lush vegetation, we were there during the dry season and had bo rain at all.
3 PM
Walking 1:53:21 1.64 mi (1:09:07 / mi) +47m 1:03:27 / mi
ahr:83 max:160 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Guided hike at Corcovado National Park.
Saturday Jan 19, 2019 #
Note
Travel day included a bus ride to our cruise ship in Puerto Caldera with a side trip to view fauna in and along the Río Tarcoles.
Friday Jan 18, 2019 #
9 AM
Walking 2:29:57 3.33 km (45:01 / km) +175m 35:39 / km
ahr:83 max:139 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Monteverde Sky Walk, the more physical one. We saw lots of trees and flowers. The straighter sections are elevated bridges above the canopy.
The slower/shorter walk group saw a sloth and a howler monkey. :-O
The slower/shorter walk group saw a sloth and a howler monkey. :-O
Thursday Jan 17, 2019 #
2 PM
Walking (Dirt path) 2:18:43 4.25 km (32:39 / km) +154m 27:38 / km
ahr:81 max:142 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Monteverde Cloud Forest hike with guide. Saw a quetzal pair! and other birds. Then we visited the hummingbird house/outdoor garden and saw different species of h'birds, plus a mammal called an olingo. Cool!
Forgot to stop watch until we were back on the bus.
Forgot to stop watch until we were back on the bus.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019 #
2 PM
Walking 1:57:12 5.57 km (21:03 / km)
ahr:82 max:151
Bill Baggs State Park at Cape Florida on Key Biscayne. Looking for widlife but we didn't see much besides raccoons trying to scavenge trash cans in the parking areas, squirrels, and a few birds and butterflies.
HR bogus sometimes.
HR bogus sometimes.
Saturday Jan 12, 2019 #
4 PM
Walking 41:58 4.07 km (10:18 / km)
ahr:109 max:139
Nicer than a couple days ago, 32 and only faint breeze if any, so I went longer. Around the neighborhood, where they've finally finished all the sidewalks... except the one along Colonial near the giant dirt pile.
HR at beginning likely bogus.
HR at beginning likely bogus.
Friday Jan 11, 2019 #
Yoga 50:00 [1]
Focus was on core but it was pretty low key stuff.
Thursday Jan 10, 2019 #
4 PM
Walking 21:50 2.01 km (10:51 / km)
ahr:104 max:111
Would've gone longer if it wasn't for the frickin' wind out of the north. Ouch!
No nice valley to hike in around here....
37F; in the neighborhood.
No nice valley to hike in around here....
37F; in the neighborhood.
Tuesday Jan 8, 2019 #
Strength 20:00 [1]
Shoulder PT
Monday Jan 7, 2019 #
Yoga 50:00 [1]
Sunday Jan 6, 2019 #
11 AM
Running (dirt) 52:41 5.39 km (9:46 / km) +75m 9:08 / km
ahr:134 max:152 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Temp ~48 at start with partly cloudy skies, and a breeze making it cold when you headed into it. But a very nice day for a January run!
Walking breaks where needed (and when I was bushwhacking).
Jacobsburg State Park from the rail trail parking area off Belfast Rd.
Walking breaks where needed (and when I was bushwhacking).
Jacobsburg State Park from the rail trail parking area off Belfast Rd.
Walking warm up/down 8:50 0.46 mi (19:13 / mi)
ahr:108 max:131 shoes: 2015 Altra LP2.0-9 lime
Friday Jan 4, 2019 #
Yoga 50:00 [1]
Thursday Jan 3, 2019 #
Strength 30:00 [2]
Shoulder PT at office, and then some more at home.
Wednesday Jan 2, 2019 #
Note
Comparison of 2018 and 2017...not sure I'll be able to keep it up this year but I'll have fun trying. ;-)
For my purposes I've included O flag pickup in the #events, though I know some some people have different classifications and only include races.
| 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| # O events | 97 | 64 |
| Hours | 98:02:43 | 77:06:07 |
| Miles | 252.17 | 199.52 |
| Kms | 405.83 | 321.1 |
| Climb | 8879m | 6246m |
| Controls spiked / visited / % | 970 / 1154 / 84% | 720 / 869 / 82% |
For my purposes I've included O flag pickup in the #events, though I know some some people have different classifications and only include races.
Tuesday Jan 1, 2019 #
2 PM
Hiking 1:35:58 2.86 mi (33:33 / mi) +102m 30:12 / mi
ahr:91 max:130
We drove into Bucks County to High Rocks/Ralph Stover State Park near Point Pleasant, PA, and not far from the Delaware River. The high exposed cliffs and boulders are on the north side of the Tohickon Creek, which flows into and out of Nockamixon Lake. The parking area was full, not surprising on this relatively warm (52 and partly sunny) New Years Day.
You never had a really good view of either the rocks or the Tohickon from the cliff vista points, but we hiked first to the road and down to a bridge that might once have been covered but now is just wide wood planks and high wood sides. It was closed to car--but not foot--traffic. A few hardy folks were putting kayaks in near the bridge; yesterday's rain made for some nice whitewater, I'm sure.
You never had a really good view of either the rocks or the Tohickon from the cliff vista points, but we hiked first to the road and down to a bridge that might once have been covered but now is just wide wood planks and high wood sides. It was closed to car--but not foot--traffic. A few hardy folks were putting kayaks in near the bridge; yesterday's rain made for some nice whitewater, I'm sure.
4 PM
Walking 13:35 0.3 mi (45:16 / mi) +11m 40:36 / mi
ahr:78 max:101
Parking lot to edge of Ringing Rocks boulder field, and back to car. We hadn't brought hammers so didn't venture farther out, but others were out on the boulders trying likely candidates and finding a few. Neat. We'll be back.
48 and overcast.
48 and overcast.