Training Log Archive: iriharding

early ride to Stillwater and iced mocha at coffee shop.

100% humidity 59 deg F so damp out. Bunch of runners on trail for stillwater half marathon and 5k. No problem except the 5k folks (waiting there start were all sitting on the asphalt trail ) and the aid station was set up right by jamaca road crossing causing congestion right at a rather dangerous spot

NW Y outdoor pool w/ L on way back from Mpls

easy cruise (300y x br,ba , 400 y fr) , 800y free, 200y cooldown to allow for recovery from 10k on wed and long day on Thursday

Snake River from Ford Township bridge to hwy 3 . This was the section Lori and I tried last year and had to bail due to low water . The rain on Wed put the river up about 8" so decided to give it a go

River was at 1.7' on the Ford township bridge gage and level of 935.7 old datum) (new datum add 73' 1008.7) at hwy 3 (0.5' or 6 inches above the previous trip) and 232 cfs at Mora. River was at an Ok level and I never had to get out and hike .Did hang up a few times and had to pick good lines through the small boulder sections . No big waves just tricky making sure that you didn't get stuck on a pesky rock . So this would be about the minimum level . At higher flows it should be very nice fun.


The river is a sequence of pool and drop sections (longer pools at the lower part). Had the river to myself . A few cabins along the way but otherwise undeveloped state forest

Stopped at the old dam/campsite for snack and swim (water warmish) then lunch later . 14 miles took me 3hr 45 of travel time. Beautiful sunny day. Took the Dagger 11.5

Kayak shuttle from hwy 3 along the quiet gravel county roads back to the kayak put in. Decided to explore the state forest a little on trail going into the woods . Did a 3 km trip down the trail and then turned back since it was getting late

Endless Summer Trail race 10k at Lebanon Hills out of Jensen Lake .

http://www.estrs.com/

Great event for a wed evening which was warm and humid. 400 runners . Tried to go at good steady pace and felt good all way round (2 laps).

Molly, Pete W, Phil W, Kari B, Brian D were there running. Also met Tim Quinn from 3M and Richarc Chin which was nice . Phil S and Corey were there but not running. Great beer and pizza at the finish . Very pleasant way to spend evening .

C • Sandbagger!......I knew you... 4

300 br, 300, ba, 400fr 2014
500 w fins 138,138,135,137,133
100y legs only
100fr / 100 br alternates (2x) 132,220,133, 209