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Saturday Sep 30, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 20:33 8.91 km (2:18 / km) +21m 2:17 / km
ahr:140 max:157 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Eastside Heritage Park
7:41 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.9 °C; Partly cloudy
7:41 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.9 °C; Partly cloudy
Hiking 36:52 [1] 3.98 km (9:16 / km) +24m 9:00 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Energy Park Short
6:37 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
7.9 °C; Clear
Clear morning. Dew-covered grass and spectacular colors in the eastern sky.
6:37 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
7.9 °C; Clear
Clear morning. Dew-covered grass and spectacular colors in the eastern sky.
Roller Skiing Skate 1:22:10 15.31 km (5:22 / km)
ahr:144 max:182 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
Swede Hollow Double Pole/Single Stick Workout 10 Reps
8:07 AM; Bruce Vento Trail
10.7 °C; Clear
Crew this morning was John, Mike, Tom, Andy, Elizabeth and Britt. chatted with Britt, whom I had not seen since last winter. Sounds like she had a good summer, including a BWCA trip with Wilderness Inquiry.
5 x 2:00 double pole, 5 x 2:00 single stick. No-pole warmup and cooldown. So much better than last week's workout, which was hot and humid. Even had some oomph left for the ride home. There were deer grazing trailside, a fawn, two does and a buck. Some more deer were down the trail, at one time one came towards us through the E 7th Street tunnel. Thought better of it and turned around.
8:07 AM; Bruce Vento Trail
10.7 °C; Clear
Crew this morning was John, Mike, Tom, Andy, Elizabeth and Britt. chatted with Britt, whom I had not seen since last winter. Sounds like she had a good summer, including a BWCA trip with Wilderness Inquiry.
5 x 2:00 double pole, 5 x 2:00 single stick. No-pole warmup and cooldown. So much better than last week's workout, which was hot and humid. Even had some oomph left for the ride home. There were deer grazing trailside, a fawn, two does and a buck. Some more deer were down the trail, at one time one came towards us through the E 7th Street tunnel. Thought better of it and turned around.
9 AM
Biking Commuting 44:58 15.25 km (2:57 / km) +90m 2:52 / km
ahr:130 max:154 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Eastside Heritage Park to Home via Trung Nam and Dunn Bros
9:40 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
14.3 °C; Partly cloudy
In much better shape than after last Saturday's very hot and muggy workout. Took it easy, though. there was a noticeable southerly wind and I wondered what that would do to the TC Marathon runners tomorrow. Stopped at Trung Nam first, for some croissants, and then for the weekly dose of beans, at Dunn Bros. Back across the Aldine St. pedestrian bridge with a nice tailwind.
9:40 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
14.3 °C; Partly cloudy
In much better shape than after last Saturday's very hot and muggy workout. Took it easy, though. there was a noticeable southerly wind and I wondered what that would do to the TC Marathon runners tomorrow. Stopped at Trung Nam first, for some croissants, and then for the weekly dose of beans, at Dunn Bros. Back across the Aldine St. pedestrian bridge with a nice tailwind.
Friday Sep 29, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 31:37 14.04 km (2:15 / km) +47m 2:13 / km
ahr:132 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:30 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
8.7 °C; Clear
Cool morning, wearing long sleeves, should have worn gloves, too. Note to self: dig out the cool to cold weather riding stuff, it's just a matter of weeks before I'll really need it. Hopefully a very snowy winter close behind. UMN Army ROTC had a fitness test on Dinkytown Greenway, glad to say that they kept to one side as well. So did a large running group on the river trail. Surprised to see a sharp drop in cyclists on the trails, wondering whether the many folks I saw the last couple of days got it out of their system or if it's the Friday effect, with many people heading out of town. Took it easy this morning, playing around with my camera instead of riding hard.
6:30 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
8.7 °C; Clear
Cool morning, wearing long sleeves, should have worn gloves, too. Note to self: dig out the cool to cold weather riding stuff, it's just a matter of weeks before I'll really need it. Hopefully a very snowy winter close behind. UMN Army ROTC had a fitness test on Dinkytown Greenway, glad to say that they kept to one side as well. So did a large running group on the river trail. Surprised to see a sharp drop in cyclists on the trails, wondering whether the many folks I saw the last couple of days got it out of their system or if it's the Friday effect, with many people heading out of town. Took it easy this morning, playing around with my camera instead of riding hard.
2 PM
Hiking 53:15 5.51 km (9:40 / km) +31m 9:24 / km
ahr:98 max:134 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
3:38 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
17.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Opted to not put an extra layer on (over my bike jersey) and was just fine, probably thanks to the brisk walking pace. Nothing out of the ordinary, starlings are congregating on the transmission pylon near Snelling and Energy Park Drive. I love when they all take off at once.
3:38 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
17.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Opted to not put an extra layer on (over my bike jersey) and was just fine, probably thanks to the brisk walking pace. Nothing out of the ordinary, starlings are congregating on the transmission pylon near Snelling and Energy Park Drive. I love when they all take off at once.
Biking Commuting 32:42 13.71 km (2:23 / km) +62m 2:20 / km
ahr:137 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
2:56 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.1 °C; Clear
I respectfully disagree with the wind speed record by whoever provides it, it felt stronger and in my face. Nevertheless, a nice ride, as Friday afternoon rides home tend to be, no matter from where the wind is blowing.
2:56 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.1 °C; Clear
I respectfully disagree with the wind speed record by whoever provides it, it felt stronger and in my face. Nevertheless, a nice ride, as Friday afternoon rides home tend to be, no matter from where the wind is blowing.
Thursday Sep 28, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 29:54 14.12 km (2:07 / km) +39m 2:05 / km
ahr:136 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:13 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
11.9 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, left home when I hope to get going, around 6:10. In spite of the earlier start time, there was much action along the trail. Like yesterday, many more cyclists than usual, including some folks who seemed to be new to cycling, like one guy going very slowly in the middle of the path and moved left when I called "passing on your left." No offense taken here, nor from the UMN running team members doing hill reps on Dinkytown Greenway, a large group about equally balanced between the genders. What I like about them is how they stick to one side of the trail, leaving ample space for passing. A little bit of a headwind, but thanks to a temporary allway stop sign where I leave Glenwood for 10th St, I made all lights. Yesterday I checked with security, apparently they are waiting for some parts to fix the north gate to the TPC courtyard. Now I'm used to it and come in from the alley off Marquette instead of stopping in vain.
6:13 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
11.9 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, left home when I hope to get going, around 6:10. In spite of the earlier start time, there was much action along the trail. Like yesterday, many more cyclists than usual, including some folks who seemed to be new to cycling, like one guy going very slowly in the middle of the path and moved left when I called "passing on your left." No offense taken here, nor from the UMN running team members doing hill reps on Dinkytown Greenway, a large group about equally balanced between the genders. What I like about them is how they stick to one side of the trail, leaving ample space for passing. A little bit of a headwind, but thanks to a temporary allway stop sign where I leave Glenwood for 10th St, I made all lights. Yesterday I checked with security, apparently they are waiting for some parts to fix the north gate to the TPC courtyard. Now I'm used to it and come in from the alley off Marquette instead of stopping in vain.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 29:24 14.13 km (2:05 / km) +74m 2:02 / km
ahr:144 max:172 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:40 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
22.0 °C; Cloudy
No sun but a warm afternoon. Again, quite a bit of bike traffic. As I was turning onto the UMN Campus Connector, there was a swarm of bikes ahead of me. I rode my normal pace and noticed that I was only slowly gaining ground on two young guys who were obviously enjoying the afternoon. They were swerving left and right, one of them rode a lot with no hands and still, they made good pace. I caught and passed them and then the chase was on. I build some distance once we were north of Energy Park Drive, but I had to work at it.
Gear note: low battery warning light on my headlight came on, so I recharged it, and also the tail light at work.
3:40 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
22.0 °C; Cloudy
No sun but a warm afternoon. Again, quite a bit of bike traffic. As I was turning onto the UMN Campus Connector, there was a swarm of bikes ahead of me. I rode my normal pace and noticed that I was only slowly gaining ground on two young guys who were obviously enjoying the afternoon. They were swerving left and right, one of them rode a lot with no hands and still, they made good pace. I caught and passed them and then the chase was on. I build some distance once we were north of Energy Park Drive, but I had to work at it.
Gear note: low battery warning light on my headlight came on, so I recharged it, and also the tail light at work.
Hiking 36:30 3.78 km (9:39 / km) +21m 9:24 / km
ahr:101 max:131 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
Energy Park Short
4:23 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
21.4 °C; Cloudy
A few blocks into our walk, I noticed that I had failed to switch out of my biking shoes. As you probably guess, these are very walkable bike shoes but nevertheless, they have SPD cleats and are quite stiff. I did not want to return home to change, so I kept walking, sounded like I was doing it in tap shoes. Saw one of the old profs take off on his bike, encounter him frequently on the Snelling bridge, he heading north, me, going home. State trooper parked on Hamline, a block S of Pierce Butler. Odd place to see one of them.
4:23 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
21.4 °C; Cloudy
A few blocks into our walk, I noticed that I had failed to switch out of my biking shoes. As you probably guess, these are very walkable bike shoes but nevertheless, they have SPD cleats and are quite stiff. I did not want to return home to change, so I kept walking, sounded like I was doing it in tap shoes. Saw one of the old profs take off on his bike, encounter him frequently on the Snelling bridge, he heading north, me, going home. State trooper parked on Hamline, a block S of Pierce Butler. Odd place to see one of them.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 31:49 13.98 km (2:17 / km) +32m 2:15 / km
ahr:132 max:162 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:23 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
8.9 °C; Clear
Coolest ride thus far, under 10 °C, I think the previous low temp was 13 °C. Wearing a long sleeve tee and gloves this morning and glad for it. Also, no need for a cold shower to cool down, a warm one felt good. Many runners and cyclists out this morning, I think everyone is taking advantage of the nice fall weather after a few hot and a few rainy days. Almost hit a rabbit under Hwy 280 bridge, they are thick there, I do have my guard up and make hissing noises when I see one. Not a fast ride, because of a little headwind but I did hit all the DT lights, which is always fun!
6:23 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
8.9 °C; Clear
Coolest ride thus far, under 10 °C, I think the previous low temp was 13 °C. Wearing a long sleeve tee and gloves this morning and glad for it. Also, no need for a cold shower to cool down, a warm one felt good. Many runners and cyclists out this morning, I think everyone is taking advantage of the nice fall weather after a few hot and a few rainy days. Almost hit a rabbit under Hwy 280 bridge, they are thick there, I do have my guard up and make hissing noises when I see one. Not a fast ride, because of a little headwind but I did hit all the DT lights, which is always fun!
4 PM
Hiking 34:57 3.75 km (9:19 / km) +26m 9:00 / km
ahr:104 max:135 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:41 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
17.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Perfect weather, wish I was up north! But being here isn't that bad, either. The little lab I am walking past in Energy Park has the shades open more frequently. I am curious what they are looking at through their microscopes. Got a request to pet puppies at Hamline, always happy to oblige. One of the gals wasn't as excited, she said enough now, leave 'em alone now." Obviously not a dog person. dogs also met a tall sled-dog type pooch. I am always tempted to ask "Can I borrow him/her for skijoring."
4:41 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
17.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Perfect weather, wish I was up north! But being here isn't that bad, either. The little lab I am walking past in Energy Park has the shades open more frequently. I am curious what they are looking at through their microscopes. Got a request to pet puppies at Hamline, always happy to oblige. One of the gals wasn't as excited, she said enough now, leave 'em alone now." Obviously not a dog person. dogs also met a tall sled-dog type pooch. I am always tempted to ask "Can I borrow him/her for skijoring."
Biking Commuting 29:55 14.22 km (2:06 / km) +72m 2:03 / km
ahr:146 max:166 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:04 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.6 °C; Clear
Definitely warm enough for short sleeves this afternoon. Lovely ride home, many people out and about enjoying the perfect fall weather. U's track or xc women's team training on Dinkytown Greenway.
4:04 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.6 °C; Clear
Definitely warm enough for short sleeves this afternoon. Lovely ride home, many people out and about enjoying the perfect fall weather. U's track or xc women's team training on Dinkytown Greenway.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017 #
6 AM
Running: Hills 10:58 0.97 km (11:18 / km) +58m 8:42 / km
ahr:95 max:129 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC and Stairs
7:15 AM; TPC to TCC
The daily routine, measured once per week.
7:15 AM; TPC to TCC
The daily routine, measured once per week.
3 PM
Hiking 34:39 3.87 km (8:57 / km) +26m 8:40 / km
ahr:103 max:140 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:29 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
17.1 °C; Cloudy
Quite a big of jogging put in the afternoon. Dogs are super motivated in this cooler weather. lots of attention from friendly Hamline students.
4:29 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
17.1 °C; Cloudy
Quite a big of jogging put in the afternoon. Dogs are super motivated in this cooler weather. lots of attention from friendly Hamline students.
Biking Commuting 30:01 14.15 km (2:07 / km) +74m 2:04 / km
ahr:138 max:164 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:47 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.9 °C; Cloudy
Nice ride with a tailwind. Made good time, without getting too tired. traffic gods were with me, too, and because of no ride to work this AM, I felt fresh.
3:47 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.9 °C; Cloudy
Nice ride with a tailwind. Made good time, without getting too tired. traffic gods were with me, too, and because of no ride to work this AM, I felt fresh.
Monday Sep 25, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 34:18 14.07 km (2:26 / km) +41m 2:24 / km
ahr:124 max:143 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:32 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.4 °C; Light rain
I rolled out of bed at 5 AM to the sound of thunder rolling in a distance and between 5 and 6, there were some hefty showers. I was ready to ride the bike to the train station and hope for less rain in the afternoon. When I stepped out around 6:20, the rain had pretty much stopped. No excuse not to ride. there was enough road spray to get my feet wet but the rest of my body remained fairly dry, even drier than usual since I did not sweat as hard. There were even a decent number of cyclists out this AM, seemed there were more than runners. No complaints about being able to ride.
6:32 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.4 °C; Light rain
I rolled out of bed at 5 AM to the sound of thunder rolling in a distance and between 5 and 6, there were some hefty showers. I was ready to ride the bike to the train station and hope for less rain in the afternoon. When I stepped out around 6:20, the rain had pretty much stopped. No excuse not to ride. there was enough road spray to get my feet wet but the rest of my body remained fairly dry, even drier than usual since I did not sweat as hard. There were even a decent number of cyclists out this AM, seemed there were more than runners. No complaints about being able to ride.
3 PM
Hiking 36:36 3.75 km (9:46 / km) +22m 9:29 / km
ahr:91 max:131 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:36 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.5 °C; Cloudy
I think the pooches are enjoying the cooler temps. Roux was super spunky, ran around like a mad dog. Glad we could do this walk in dry weather.
4:36 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.5 °C; Cloudy
I think the pooches are enjoying the cooler temps. Roux was super spunky, ran around like a mad dog. Glad we could do this walk in dry weather.
Biking Commuting 32:14 14.19 km (2:16 / km) +80m 2:13 / km
ahr:133 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:50 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.3 °C; Cloudy
I was sort of regretting that it wasn't raining so I did not have an excuse to take the train home. As usual when I feel this way it was a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Filling my lungs with cool air, getting my heart pumping and working up a little sweat is just what you need after sitting all day on your rear end, pushing little buttons on a keyboard. Way to go.
3:50 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.3 °C; Cloudy
I was sort of regretting that it wasn't raining so I did not have an excuse to take the train home. As usual when I feel this way it was a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Filling my lungs with cool air, getting my heart pumping and working up a little sweat is just what you need after sitting all day on your rear end, pushing little buttons on a keyboard. Way to go.
Sunday Sep 24, 2017 #
7 AM
Biking Commuting 28:07 9.18 km (3:04 / km) +42m 3:00 / km
ahr:110 max:135 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Dunn Bros via Aldi
9:17 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.9 °C; Partly cloudy
Coffee at Dunn Bros and chocolate at Aldi. Annoying Somali guy was following me around the store, commenting on my purchases and wondering who I think would win the next supper ball. I asked him if it was something to eat. Then, in the Hamline Midway neighborhood, a stop sign vigilante noticed that I had not put a foot on the ground while slowing down and looking both directions, berating me for it. I wished her a good morning. But I have coffee and chocolate for the week, so life is good!
9:17 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.9 °C; Partly cloudy
Coffee at Dunn Bros and chocolate at Aldi. Annoying Somali guy was following me around the store, commenting on my purchases and wondering who I think would win the next supper ball. I asked him if it was something to eat. Then, in the Hamline Midway neighborhood, a stop sign vigilante noticed that I had not put a foot on the ground while slowing down and looking both directions, berating me for it. I wished her a good morning. But I have coffee and chocolate for the week, so life is good!
Hiking 1:42:53 [1] 9.18 km (11:12 / km) +74m 10:46 / km
ahr:87 max:113 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Como Golf Course
7:17 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
21.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Lovely morning. Large cloud between me and the sun had a silver or rather golden lining. Quite a few people out this AM. Back-ups on the links at the golf course, looked like everyone and their grandpa were out. There was a race getting ready at the parking lot at Horton Av. and Midway Pkwy. While the temps were summer like, there is the scent of fall in the air, leaf litter on the ground and foliage getting thinner. Chatted up what looked like a father-son team getting ready to launch a homemade rc airplane, construction material poster board. son/pilot was fine-tuning some settings of the flight controller on a laptop while dad was holding the plane. I asked if they were aware of any rules regarding rc planes in St. Paul, he said that some parks were off limits but thought McMurray was OK.
7:17 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
21.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Lovely morning. Large cloud between me and the sun had a silver or rather golden lining. Quite a few people out this AM. Back-ups on the links at the golf course, looked like everyone and their grandpa were out. There was a race getting ready at the parking lot at Horton Av. and Midway Pkwy. While the temps were summer like, there is the scent of fall in the air, leaf litter on the ground and foliage getting thinner. Chatted up what looked like a father-son team getting ready to launch a homemade rc airplane, construction material poster board. son/pilot was fine-tuning some settings of the flight controller on a laptop while dad was holding the plane. I asked if they were aware of any rules regarding rc planes in St. Paul, he said that some parks were off limits but thought McMurray was OK.
Saturday Sep 23, 2017 #
5 AM
Biking Commuting 20:10 8.94 km (2:15 / km) +23m 2:14 / km
ahr:130 max:150 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Eastside Heritage Park
7:37 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
22.6 °C; Partly cloudy
Quick ride over to roller skiing practice. Feels even warmer than yesterday morning.
7:37 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
22.6 °C; Partly cloudy
Quick ride over to roller skiing practice. Feels even warmer than yesterday morning.
Hiking 58:23 [1] 5.5 km (10:37 / km) +32m 10:19 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
5:46 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.4 °C; Partly cloudy
Dawn patrol with the dogs. Went to check on the 14' Alumacraft with trailer and motor, still for sale. Very tempting. Lovely morning sky along Energy Park after heading towards Lexington in near darkness. Sopping wet as I returned home.
5:46 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.4 °C; Partly cloudy
Dawn patrol with the dogs. Went to check on the 14' Alumacraft with trailer and motor, still for sale. Very tempting. Lovely morning sky along Energy Park after heading towards Lexington in near darkness. Sopping wet as I returned home.
Roller Skiing Skate 1:20:12 14.67 km (5:28 / km)
ahr:137 max:164 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
Double Pole Workout Swede Hollow
8:01 AM; Bruce Vento Trail
23.9 °C; Clear
Double Pole Workout Swede Hollow.
Warm-up (not that we weren't warm already)
4 x 2:00 double pole, 4 x 2:00 single stick
Cooldown
Nice turnout with Elizabeth, Amy, Julie, Mike, Karl, Andy, Tom F. and John.
Single sticking is easier for me to hold off the others bud in double poling I am not quite back where I need to be though I do see progress!
8:01 AM; Bruce Vento Trail
23.9 °C; Clear
Double Pole Workout Swede Hollow.
Warm-up (not that we weren't warm already)
4 x 2:00 double pole, 4 x 2:00 single stick
Cooldown
Nice turnout with Elizabeth, Amy, Julie, Mike, Karl, Andy, Tom F. and John.
Single sticking is easier for me to hold off the others bud in double poling I am not quite back where I need to be though I do see progress!
Biking Commuting 23:27 8.67 km (2:42 / km) +60m 2:37 / km
ahr:130 max:144 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Eastside Heritage Park to Home
9:39 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
Clear
Tired and so wet from sweat that my shorts squish on the saddle. But of course I made it home!
9:39 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
Clear
Tired and so wet from sweat that my shorts squish on the saddle. But of course I made it home!
Friday Sep 22, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 28:24 13.95 km (2:02 / km) +42m 2:00 / km
ahr:142 max:161 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
22.6 °C; Clear
Time trial. After warming up on Pierce Butler, I kept pushing. Up to the exit from CLT onto Glenwood, I was at 31 km/h average speed. Waiting for lights to change reduced this rather quickly to an average of 29.5 km/h. Also a higher AHR than usual. Giving myself an e for effort.
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
22.6 °C; Clear
Time trial. After warming up on Pierce Butler, I kept pushing. Up to the exit from CLT onto Glenwood, I was at 31 km/h average speed. Waiting for lights to change reduced this rather quickly to an average of 29.5 km/h. Also a higher AHR than usual. Giving myself an e for effort.
3 PM
Hiking 35:18 3.73 km (9:28 / km) +23m 9:11 / km
ahr:106 max:138 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
3:52 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
32.9 °C; Clear
A steamy one. Dogs did not seem to mind. Walked with a few jogging intermissions. Took the dogs about 10 minutes in the air conditioned house to cool down and stop panting. Since we humans sweat, I was better off.
3:52 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
32.9 °C; Clear
A steamy one. Dogs did not seem to mind. Walked with a few jogging intermissions. Took the dogs about 10 minutes in the air conditioned house to cool down and stop panting. Since we humans sweat, I was better off.
Biking Commuting 32:17 13.94 km (2:19 / km) +68m 2:16 / km
ahr:147 max:168 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:01 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
33.0 °C; Clear
Downright hot this afternoon. The wind always eddies around the stadium and highrise buildings along CLT and it's hard to tell from where the wind is coming. Along the river, it was definitely coming straight at me. I was 4:00 slower than this AM but My AHR was 147 instead of 142. So an E (not an e) for Effort ;-)
3:01 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
33.0 °C; Clear
Downright hot this afternoon. The wind always eddies around the stadium and highrise buildings along CLT and it's hard to tell from where the wind is coming. Along the river, it was definitely coming straight at me. I was 4:00 slower than this AM but My AHR was 147 instead of 142. So an E (not an e) for Effort ;-)
Thursday Sep 21, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 29:18 13.39 km (2:11 / km) +37m 2:10 / km
ahr:132 max:152 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
11.1 °C; Clear
Pleasant ride to work. Rather cool this morning, long sleeves were welcome. Many cyclists out this morning, even on the stretches where I generally don't see anyone, like on Pierce Butler and S St. Anthony. Everyone must be trying to get their last rides in before the weather turns cold. I was evne passed by a couple of cyclists, that hardly ever happens.
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
11.1 °C; Clear
Pleasant ride to work. Rather cool this morning, long sleeves were welcome. Many cyclists out this morning, even on the stretches where I generally don't see anyone, like on Pierce Butler and S St. Anthony. Everyone must be trying to get their last rides in before the weather turns cold. I was evne passed by a couple of cyclists, that hardly ever happens.
4 PM
Hiking 33:44 3.69 km (9:09 / km) +24m 8:51 / km
ahr:106 max:143 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
5:05 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
27.1 °C; Clear
James had fed the dogs so after my quick shower at the pump and fresh water for the dogs it was off for our afternoon walk. There was some running involved, too. Checked with the workers on whatever they were finishing up at Hamline U. Not a rain garden but repairing the lawn damage caused by the heavy equipment used during the recent re-roofing project. Hamline U replaced an actual slate roof with asphalt shingles. They could at least have put a metal roof on ...
5:05 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
27.1 °C; Clear
James had fed the dogs so after my quick shower at the pump and fresh water for the dogs it was off for our afternoon walk. There was some running involved, too. Checked with the workers on whatever they were finishing up at Hamline U. Not a rain garden but repairing the lawn damage caused by the heavy equipment used during the recent re-roofing project. Hamline U replaced an actual slate roof with asphalt shingles. They could at least have put a metal roof on ...
Biking Commuting 33:31 13.64 km (2:27 / km) +64m 2:24 / km
ahr:138 max:167 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:23 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
27.2 °C; Clear
Hot ride home, and into a strongish wind. I opted for the ride across Stone Arch Bridge, avoiding the swirls and eddies along Mill Citty Ruins and Guthrie.
4:23 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
27.2 °C; Clear
Hot ride home, and into a strongish wind. I opted for the ride across Stone Arch Bridge, avoiding the swirls and eddies along Mill Citty Ruins and Guthrie.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2017 #
6 AM
Running 11:09 0.94 km (11:52 / km) +42m 9:42 / km
ahr:109 max:141 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC
7:01 AM; TPC to TCC
Weekly stair climbing benchmark. I skipped yesterday.
7:01 AM; TPC to TCC
Weekly stair climbing benchmark. I skipped yesterday.
Biking Commuting 38:46 15.95 km (2:26 / km) +53m 2:23 / km
ahr:126 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:06 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
20.6 °C; Cloudy
Unusual start to ride into work this morning. Had noticed some salvage during walk with dogs a couple of days ago, a nice galvanized steel bucket and a couple of auger-style earth anchors in the middle of nowhere, apparently discarted. Yesterday, they were still there, somebody had kicked the bucket (literally), as there was a dent in it. I resolved to rescue the items from certain destruction, which I did this morning. After that, it was the regular ride to work with some road spray from the overnight rains. Quite muggy and a nice little tailwind. Was passed by another cyclist on River Pkwy and hung on (no drafting, he was going my regular pace) until he kept going straight on CLT and I turned off to exit to Glenwood Ave.
6:06 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
20.6 °C; Cloudy
Unusual start to ride into work this morning. Had noticed some salvage during walk with dogs a couple of days ago, a nice galvanized steel bucket and a couple of auger-style earth anchors in the middle of nowhere, apparently discarted. Yesterday, they were still there, somebody had kicked the bucket (literally), as there was a dent in it. I resolved to rescue the items from certain destruction, which I did this morning. After that, it was the regular ride to work with some road spray from the overnight rains. Quite muggy and a nice little tailwind. Was passed by another cyclist on River Pkwy and hung on (no drafting, he was going my regular pace) until he kept going straight on CLT and I turned off to exit to Glenwood Ave.
3 PM
Hiking 35:02 3.67 km (9:33 / km) +21m 9:17 / km
ahr:99 max:135 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
23.2 °C; Clear
Roux was trying to catch mice he seemed to notice in the crownvetch. Very funny to see him point his nose and then pounce. Lovely afternoon, no humidity left in the air and just the right amount of mild warmth. Taking back my idea of raingardens in the Hamline U front lawns. I don't know what they are doing or what they did, but when we walked by, they were grading and compacting the dirt.
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
23.2 °C; Clear
Roux was trying to catch mice he seemed to notice in the crownvetch. Very funny to see him point his nose and then pounce. Lovely afternoon, no humidity left in the air and just the right amount of mild warmth. Taking back my idea of raingardens in the Hamline U front lawns. I don't know what they are doing or what they did, but when we walked by, they were grading and compacting the dirt.
Biking Commuting 32:49 14.19 km (2:19 / km) +70m 2:15 / km
ahr:135 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:47 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
23.1 °C; Clear
Did not take full advantage of the nice tailwind because I started thinking about the recessed manholes everywhere. I don't know if others have this pet peeve but I hate when manholes are 4-5 cm below street level. I wonder always if there is a practical reason for this, like slowing down traffic or frost heave in our continental winters. I do suspect that this is much rather shoddy engineering or poor craftsmanship. I do not recall bouncing over manhole covers in Europe, especially i Germany, they wer so well integrated with the pavement that you hardly noticed they were there.
3:47 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
23.1 °C; Clear
Did not take full advantage of the nice tailwind because I started thinking about the recessed manholes everywhere. I don't know if others have this pet peeve but I hate when manholes are 4-5 cm below street level. I wonder always if there is a practical reason for this, like slowing down traffic or frost heave in our continental winters. I do suspect that this is much rather shoddy engineering or poor craftsmanship. I do not recall bouncing over manhole covers in Europe, especially i Germany, they wer so well integrated with the pavement that you hardly noticed they were there.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 28:56 13.82 km (2:06 / km) +34m 2:04 / km
ahr:137 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:42 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.1 °C; Cloudy
Another valiant effort. I think if I warm up before starting my ride to work proper, I may well be able to break 30 km/h average speed. 28.7 this morning, without putting that much of a effort into it and with a 1:00 wait for a light to change. No need for long sleeves this morning, either, and a cold shower was in order to cool me down and help me stop sweating.
6:42 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.1 °C; Cloudy
Another valiant effort. I think if I warm up before starting my ride to work proper, I may well be able to break 30 km/h average speed. 28.7 this morning, without putting that much of a effort into it and with a 1:00 wait for a light to change. No need for long sleeves this morning, either, and a cold shower was in order to cool me down and help me stop sweating.
3 PM
Hiking 35:56 3.71 km (9:41 / km) +25m 9:22 / km
ahr:102 max:123 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
24.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice afternoon. Looks like Hamline U is installing rain gardens in their front lawn, along Englewood. I had noticed chalk markings on the lawns but didn't know whether they were might have been for football drills or some other purpose. Now I am thinking rain gardens because they align perfectly with the downspouts. A scintilla of doubt remains, because these will be Everglades-sized swamps.
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
24.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice afternoon. Looks like Hamline U is installing rain gardens in their front lawn, along Englewood. I had noticed chalk markings on the lawns but didn't know whether they were might have been for football drills or some other purpose. Now I am thinking rain gardens because they align perfectly with the downspouts. A scintilla of doubt remains, because these will be Everglades-sized swamps.
Biking Commuting 32:52 13.94 km (2:21 / km) +76m 2:18 / km
ahr:138 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:38 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
25.1 °C; Partly cloudy
SE wind between 15-20 km/h made this ride home a bit of a struggle. But it was a nice ride anyway, like every ride home is.
3:38 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
25.1 °C; Partly cloudy
SE wind between 15-20 km/h made this ride home a bit of a struggle. But it was a nice ride anyway, like every ride home is.
Monday Sep 18, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 31:08 13.97 km (2:14 / km) +39m 2:12 / km
ahr:130 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.7 °C; Cloudy
Heard raindrops overnight but it had stopped by the time I fed the dogs. Pavement was still fairly dry, too. Rode conservatively, just right, just right after a busy weekend.
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.7 °C; Cloudy
Heard raindrops overnight but it had stopped by the time I fed the dogs. Pavement was still fairly dry, too. Rode conservatively, just right, just right after a busy weekend.
3 PM
Hiking 37:00 3.76 km (9:50 / km) +24m 9:32 / km
ahr:99 max:133 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Energy Park Short
4:22 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
12.7 °C; Cloudy
Cool and damp but no rain. Dogs are always excited about that first walk at home after a weekend up north. Welding and grinding going on at the tracks by Snelling.
4:22 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
12.7 °C; Cloudy
Cool and damp but no rain. Dogs are always excited about that first walk at home after a weekend up north. Welding and grinding going on at the tracks by Snelling.
Biking Commuting 36:50 13.97 km (2:38 / km) +76m 2:34 / km
ahr:128 max:146 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:33 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.5 °C; Light rain
Fully expected to take the train but it had stopped raining by the time I got to TPC. No excuse not to bike, a little road spray, that was it. A little bit of a headwind, glad to duck into the neighborhood. Quite a few runners out, Rode past Newell Park to stay out of the wind and spray on Pierce butler's heavy traffic. Waiting 2:30 for the light to change at Hewitt and Snelling undoes that easily.
3:33 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.5 °C; Light rain
Fully expected to take the train but it had stopped raining by the time I got to TPC. No excuse not to bike, a little road spray, that was it. A little bit of a headwind, glad to duck into the neighborhood. Quite a few runners out, Rode past Newell Park to stay out of the wind and spray on Pierce butler's heavy traffic. Waiting 2:30 for the light to change at Hewitt and Snelling undoes that easily.
6 PM
Hiking 11:17 [1] 1.23 km (9:10 / km) +4m 9:02 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Home to Green Line
6:56 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
13.0 °C; Cloudy
6:56 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
13.0 °C; Cloudy
Sunday Sep 17, 2017 #
7 AM
Hiking 1:06:38 5.39 km (12:22 / km) +1m 12:21 / km
shoes: Barefoot
Onion to Sioux River
7:36 AM; Washburn, WI
12.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Cool morning, wind had shifted to the west leaving a perfectly flat lake with no surf. There were a few jolly fishermen at the mouth of the Sioux, by the time I had made it back home and moved a large log using a peavey, they were driving up to try their luck in the Onion. Cleaning up before heading home via FR 236, for some roller skiing.
7:36 AM; Washburn, WI
12.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Cool morning, wind had shifted to the west leaving a perfectly flat lake with no surf. There were a few jolly fishermen at the mouth of the Sioux, by the time I had made it back home and moved a large log using a peavey, they were driving up to try their luck in the Onion. Cleaning up before heading home via FR 236, for some roller skiing.
12 PM
Roller Skiing Skate 1:32:08 25.19 km (3:39 / km)
ahr:149 max:162 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
FR 236 LFD and Double Pole Workout
12:17 PM; Moquah Barrens
16.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Did a roller ski workout on the way home. Started by going NE and thought it pretty easy, starting with 20:00 no pole and 10:00 more for a 30:00 minute turn around. Boy was I wrong about this being easy, now skiing straight into the wind, especially on that first stretch after turning around. took me 3:00 longer to return to the van. From there I continued for another 15 minutes SW, turned around at the "dip" (barely noticeable on roller skis). Again, faster going NE. Did 7 x 2:00 double poling intervals, fartlek-style, i.e. not by the clock for the rest intervals, rather double poling each time there was a climb. Meant to stop at Hoist Lake for a quick dip after the workout and to feed the dogs. drove right by it. I think the NFS may have taken down the Moquah Barrens Auto Tour signs, did not notice any. So we drove home stinky, grimy and hungry, exploring a new route, going S on WI Hwy 35 from Siren. very nice and barely longer than the freeway.
12:17 PM; Moquah Barrens
16.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Did a roller ski workout on the way home. Started by going NE and thought it pretty easy, starting with 20:00 no pole and 10:00 more for a 30:00 minute turn around. Boy was I wrong about this being easy, now skiing straight into the wind, especially on that first stretch after turning around. took me 3:00 longer to return to the van. From there I continued for another 15 minutes SW, turned around at the "dip" (barely noticeable on roller skis). Again, faster going NE. Did 7 x 2:00 double poling intervals, fartlek-style, i.e. not by the clock for the rest intervals, rather double poling each time there was a climb. Meant to stop at Hoist Lake for a quick dip after the workout and to feed the dogs. drove right by it. I think the NFS may have taken down the Moquah Barrens Auto Tour signs, did not notice any. So we drove home stinky, grimy and hungry, exploring a new route, going S on WI Hwy 35 from Siren. very nice and barely longer than the freeway.
Saturday Sep 16, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 1:58:17 7.72 km (15:19 / km) +5m 15:16 / km
shoes: Barefoot
Onion River to End of Beach
6:23 AM; Washburn, WI
15.8 °C; Chance of rain
Liz told me that it was currently possible to wade across the mouth of the Sioux, I planned to try to do that. Some guests of our neighbor Troy (awesome party, by the way, the night before!) were taking a morning bath. We hiked towards the Sioux, enjoying a spectacular morning sky and sunrise. A few raindrops, too. My first attempt walking across failed and returned to find a sturdy wading staff (a small tree, really) to probe the turbid and churned up waters for depth. That did it, we made it across but not past all hazards: quicksand, up to my knees. It's an eerie feeling to work against the suction of the sand to free your limbs, but it worked, slowly does it. Then on, towards he south end of the beach, past a pair of bald eagles and a mountain ash so full of berries that the branches were bending. Mellie and Roux made the acquaintance of the two boisterous goldens that live there. They are protective of their territory but were friendly once they noticed that we did not mean any harm. On the way back, we saw a surfer patiently waiting for swells at the mouth of the Sioux. He took off before we made it back across, giving up. I caught up with him at the parking lot. Blaise told me that yesterday, he caught a couple dozen nice waves. Great walk!
6:23 AM; Washburn, WI
15.8 °C; Chance of rain
Liz told me that it was currently possible to wade across the mouth of the Sioux, I planned to try to do that. Some guests of our neighbor Troy (awesome party, by the way, the night before!) were taking a morning bath. We hiked towards the Sioux, enjoying a spectacular morning sky and sunrise. A few raindrops, too. My first attempt walking across failed and returned to find a sturdy wading staff (a small tree, really) to probe the turbid and churned up waters for depth. That did it, we made it across but not past all hazards: quicksand, up to my knees. It's an eerie feeling to work against the suction of the sand to free your limbs, but it worked, slowly does it. Then on, towards he south end of the beach, past a pair of bald eagles and a mountain ash so full of berries that the branches were bending. Mellie and Roux made the acquaintance of the two boisterous goldens that live there. They are protective of their territory but were friendly once they noticed that we did not mean any harm. On the way back, we saw a surfer patiently waiting for swells at the mouth of the Sioux. He took off before we made it back across, giving up. I caught up with him at the parking lot. Blaise told me that yesterday, he caught a couple dozen nice waves. Great walk!
11 AM
Biking MTB 1:21:45 18.99 km (4:18 / km) +342m 3:57 / km
ahr:141 max:166 shoes: Gravity 19.5" 29er MTB
Bayview to Big Tap via Smith Fire Lane and CAMBA
11:25 AM; Washburn, WI
20.4 °C; Cloudy
Humid and warm, dripping with sweat within a few km. Bear hunters out along Smith Fire Lane and Whiting. Encountered a group of MTB riders at the first intersection and asked "which way is up?" They pointed to one of the trails and I did not stop. Got to the power line near the top and Gull Trail on top but the CAMBA trail went back into the woods. I assumed it would move back to the top but instead, I started losing elevation fast. This was also a more advanced trail, more than I was comfortable with. I recognized being in one of the ravines I had moved up in and stopped, scrambling up the opposing side to check. Indeed, the trail up I was on earlier was just a few meters away from the one I was on now. Grabbed the bike and went up again, this time following the power line to Seagull and then to the top of the ski hill. People were just setting up food stations and I chatted with some, then took Swiss Miss downhill trail to the chalet, getting in line to buy my admittance to the big tap event. Had a fun time with Craig, and way too much food and beer.
11:25 AM; Washburn, WI
20.4 °C; Cloudy
Humid and warm, dripping with sweat within a few km. Bear hunters out along Smith Fire Lane and Whiting. Encountered a group of MTB riders at the first intersection and asked "which way is up?" They pointed to one of the trails and I did not stop. Got to the power line near the top and Gull Trail on top but the CAMBA trail went back into the woods. I assumed it would move back to the top but instead, I started losing elevation fast. This was also a more advanced trail, more than I was comfortable with. I recognized being in one of the ravines I had moved up in and stopped, scrambling up the opposing side to check. Indeed, the trail up I was on earlier was just a few meters away from the one I was on now. Grabbed the bike and went up again, this time following the power line to Seagull and then to the top of the ski hill. People were just setting up food stations and I chatted with some, then took Swiss Miss downhill trail to the chalet, getting in line to buy my admittance to the big tap event. Had a fun time with Craig, and way too much food and beer.
3 PM
Biking MTB 41:54 11.18 km (3:45 / km) +97m 3:36 / km
ahr:127 max:154 shoes: Gravity 19.5" 29er MTB
Mt. Ashwabay to Bayview via Diesel Bear and Dirt Lip
3:35 PM; Washburn, WI
22.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Too much food, too much drink and too little sleep. Meant to approach the CAMBA trail via Deer Path but could not find the start from the ski hill, the big top is built right in front. Rode down to the official start point and parking lot and got going from there. The trail is super fun, Dirt Lip is just a little harder than I can do easily do but had to stop only a couple of times. Made it home in no time, it helps when it's mostly downhill.
3:35 PM; Washburn, WI
22.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Too much food, too much drink and too little sleep. Meant to approach the CAMBA trail via Deer Path but could not find the start from the ski hill, the big top is built right in front. Rode down to the official start point and parking lot and got going from there. The trail is super fun, Dirt Lip is just a little harder than I can do easily do but had to stop only a couple of times. Made it home in no time, it helps when it's mostly downhill.
Swimming Open Water 8:52 0.31 km (28:36 / km)
ahr:105 max:128
Bayview Beach Open Water Swim
4:29 PM; Washburn, WI
23.4 °C; Cloudy
Quick dip to wash off grime and sweat from bike ride, using flippers. Swam out a bit and then went along beach. Water too turbid to see anything. Water temp 20 C, after being done swimming, I walked to the mouth of the Onion: 12 C!
4:29 PM; Washburn, WI
23.4 °C; Cloudy
Quick dip to wash off grime and sweat from bike ride, using flippers. Swam out a bit and then went along beach. Water too turbid to see anything. Water temp 20 C, after being done swimming, I walked to the mouth of the Onion: 12 C!
Friday Sep 15, 2017 #
5 AM
Biking Commuting 28:12 13.93 km (2:01 / km) +28m 2:00 / km
ahr:139 max:161 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:30 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
20.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Pretty fast ride this morning. Must have been my warm-up walk/jog with the dogs!
6:30 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
20.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Pretty fast ride this morning. Must have been my warm-up walk/jog with the dogs!
Running: Interval 33:52 3.77 km (8:59 / km) +18m 8:46 / km
ahr:102 max:139 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
5:07 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
20.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Upside down day, got walk in because we'll be on the road after work. Beautiful cloud-veiled sickel moon but the neighborhood crawling with rabbits at this early morning was a little much for Roux.
5:07 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
20.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Upside down day, got walk in because we'll be on the road after work. Beautiful cloud-veiled sickel moon but the neighborhood crawling with rabbits at this early morning was a little much for Roux.
2 PM
Biking Commuting 32:24 13.97 km (2:19 / km) +67m 2:16 / km
ahr:140 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
2:17 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
26.4 °C; Cloudy
Headwind, but leaving town motivates me!
2:17 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
26.4 °C; Cloudy
Headwind, but leaving town motivates me!
Thursday Sep 14, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 40:16 17.6 km (2:17 / km) +93m 2:14 / km
ahr:135 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC via Dunn Bros
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.8 °C; Clear
Time to buy the weekly beans. Would have liked to take the long way but did not have enough time and went along the river to CLT. Lovely morning, sultry but not too warm yet. Pushed going up the hill under Washington Bridge, typically I downshift 2/3 the way up, not this morning. I always forget, the 10th St. gate is closed because of annual meeting activities this week and I have to go around the block to come from the alley. Not a problem, though. Drenched when I got in and happy for the cold shower.
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.8 °C; Clear
Time to buy the weekly beans. Would have liked to take the long way but did not have enough time and went along the river to CLT. Lovely morning, sultry but not too warm yet. Pushed going up the hill under Washington Bridge, typically I downshift 2/3 the way up, not this morning. I always forget, the 10th St. gate is closed because of annual meeting activities this week and I have to go around the block to come from the alley. Not a problem, though. Drenched when I got in and happy for the cold shower.
3 PM
Hiking 32:50 3.71 km (8:51 / km) +23m 8:35 / km
ahr:110 max:141 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:26 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
30.4 °C; Clear
Hot walk. Picked up dead squirrel and disposed of it in garbage container. Chatted with neighbor Diane, one of her bichons has hip pain, he's 12, I guess it would be arthritis.
4:26 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
30.4 °C; Clear
Hot walk. Picked up dead squirrel and disposed of it in garbage container. Chatted with neighbor Diane, one of her bichons has hip pain, he's 12, I guess it would be arthritis.
Biking Commuting 32:51 13.87 km (2:22 / km) +63m 2:19 / km
ahr:139 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:44 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
30.5 °C; Clear
There was an event going on at TPC, annual meeting related. Free beer, as much as I like it, I don't before a bike ride. So I skipped the event and got going. Wind was somewhat of a factor but I did not let it bother me. I do love the summer heat as I like a cold winter day. Looking forward to winter while enjoying summer.
3:44 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
30.5 °C; Clear
There was an event going on at TPC, annual meeting related. Free beer, as much as I like it, I don't before a bike ride. So I skipped the event and got going. Wind was somewhat of a factor but I did not let it bother me. I do love the summer heat as I like a cold winter day. Looking forward to winter while enjoying summer.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 11:12 0.97 km (11:33 / km) +47m 9:18 / km
ahr:115 max:147 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC and Stair Climb
7:13 AM; DT Minneapolis
Doing my weekly stair climbing baseline.
7:13 AM; DT Minneapolis
Doing my weekly stair climbing baseline.
Biking Commuting 29:21 13.8 km (2:08 / km) +37m 2:06 / km
ahr:134 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.1 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, zero wind, little traffic. Enjoying super late summer weather as long as I can.
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.1 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, zero wind, little traffic. Enjoying super late summer weather as long as I can.
4 PM
Biking Commuting 31:41 13.94 km (2:16 / km) +67m 2:13 / km
ahr:133 max:154 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:08 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
28.4 °C; Clear
Steamy ride home. Took it easy, not as good of a time as this morning but considering a slightly unfavorable wind, not too bad. Looked like they were filling in the ditch they had dug across the NE Dinkytown Greenway entrance. Maybe done soon with crossing the parking lot for access.
4:08 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
28.4 °C; Clear
Steamy ride home. Took it easy, not as good of a time as this morning but considering a slightly unfavorable wind, not too bad. Looked like they were filling in the ditch they had dug across the NE Dinkytown Greenway entrance. Maybe done soon with crossing the parking lot for access.
Hiking 35:26 3.64 km (9:44 / km) +19m 9:29 / km
ahr:101 max:133 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:49 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
28.5 °C; Clear
Crossing Hamline U campus, I noticed a young woman with a knee brace. We were on parallel routes, hers slightly shorter but dogs and I were a little faster. Caught up with her near Klas Field and curiosity got the best of me, asked her what the matter with her knee was. ACL repair from last year, still giving her trouble this year. she was wearing a Hamline Hockey tee and told me that she played hockey and did track. Feeling lucky that my injury troubles only started in my mid-fifties.
Dogs returned to the site of their crime, or should I say victory, not even glancing at the carcass of the murder victim.
4:49 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
28.5 °C; Clear
Crossing Hamline U campus, I noticed a young woman with a knee brace. We were on parallel routes, hers slightly shorter but dogs and I were a little faster. Caught up with her near Klas Field and curiosity got the best of me, asked her what the matter with her knee was. ACL repair from last year, still giving her trouble this year. she was wearing a Hamline Hockey tee and told me that she played hockey and did track. Feeling lucky that my injury troubles only started in my mid-fifties.
Dogs returned to the site of their crime, or should I say victory, not even glancing at the carcass of the murder victim.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017 #
9 AM
Biking Commuting 44:52 18.25 km (2:28 / km) +77m 2:24 / km
ahr:130 max:154 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Day by Day Cafe via W River Rd and Summit
9:38 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
22.1 °C; Clear
Meant to go all along W River Rd and Sheppard but ran out of time. Joined My team for breakfast with time to spare. Then walk to Xcel for the Target Annual Meeting.
9:38 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
22.1 °C; Clear
Meant to go all along W River Rd and Sheppard but ran out of time. Joined My team for breakfast with time to spare. Then walk to Xcel for the Target Annual Meeting.
4 PM
Biking Commuting 19:29 7.37 km (2:39 / km) +63m 2:32 / km
ahr:138 max:162 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Xcel Center to Home
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
28.7 °C; Clear
Target annual pep fest at the Xcel because the Target Center is being remodeled. Besides hearing news (positive for a change) from all our execs, we also got to see and hear some of the current Target partner artists, including Demi Lovato, Rachel Platten, Anastasia and a band called X Ambassador. I had to ask my colleagues who every single one was. Taylor Swift, whom everyone had been half expecting, could not make it and sent a video message.
Exiting the Xcel was surprisingly easy for such a large crowd. I had my bike parked right outside the door and headed for Ramsey Hill via W 7th. At a light, I fellow biker whom I had noticed at the parking wondered whether there was another way "to the top, besides the hill." I said "sorry" and that I did not know another. He turned out to be Andrew B, whom I cooperate with a lot via conference calls. I then powered up the hill and then enjoyed the rest of the ride, especially crossing I-94 via the Dunlap pedestrian bridge. Always nice to see how lovely it is on the bike when I could be in a car in heavy traffic on the freeway.
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
28.7 °C; Clear
Target annual pep fest at the Xcel because the Target Center is being remodeled. Besides hearing news (positive for a change) from all our execs, we also got to see and hear some of the current Target partner artists, including Demi Lovato, Rachel Platten, Anastasia and a band called X Ambassador. I had to ask my colleagues who every single one was. Taylor Swift, whom everyone had been half expecting, could not make it and sent a video message.
Exiting the Xcel was surprisingly easy for such a large crowd. I had my bike parked right outside the door and headed for Ramsey Hill via W 7th. At a light, I fellow biker whom I had noticed at the parking wondered whether there was another way "to the top, besides the hill." I said "sorry" and that I did not know another. He turned out to be Andrew B, whom I cooperate with a lot via conference calls. I then powered up the hill and then enjoyed the rest of the ride, especially crossing I-94 via the Dunlap pedestrian bridge. Always nice to see how lovely it is on the bike when I could be in a car in heavy traffic on the freeway.
Hiking 34:32 3.76 km (9:11 / km) +21m 8:56 / km
ahr:107 max:150 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:58 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
28.0 °C; Clear
Hot afternoon, still wet from the ride home and from the quick shower under the garden faucet. Some campus activity fair going on at Hamline U, dogs were intrigued, probably mostly because of the treats handed out at every table. I steered them clear of any temptation. Excitement at Energy Park, a wayward squirrel did not get away from clumsy, yet effective teamwork of my killer dogs. Mellie ended up catching it (Mellie's first!) and Roux finished it off. They were quite proud!
4:58 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
28.0 °C; Clear
Hot afternoon, still wet from the ride home and from the quick shower under the garden faucet. Some campus activity fair going on at Hamline U, dogs were intrigued, probably mostly because of the treats handed out at every table. I steered them clear of any temptation. Excitement at Energy Park, a wayward squirrel did not get away from clumsy, yet effective teamwork of my killer dogs. Mellie ended up catching it (Mellie's first!) and Roux finished it off. They were quite proud!
Monday Sep 11, 2017 #
8 AM
Biking Commuting 31:12 13.45 km (2:19 / km) +36m 2:17 / km
ahr:131 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
8:11 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.3 °C; Clear
Late start because of new HVAC installation. After we got AC in early summer, we got a new boiler today. the last checkup found that our old boiler's core was cracked and spewing CO. I will be disappointed if this dear high efficiency system does not save us some heating costs this coming winter.
8:11 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.3 °C; Clear
Late start because of new HVAC installation. After we got AC in early summer, we got a new boiler today. the last checkup found that our old boiler's core was cracked and spewing CO. I will be disappointed if this dear high efficiency system does not save us some heating costs this coming winter.
2 PM
Hiking 34:49 3.74 km (9:19 / km) +24m 9:01 / km
ahr:109 max:141 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
3:48 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
26.8 °C; Clear
Mixed walking and jogging, more walking, though. Beautiful summer-like afternoon. Roux was excited about some critter of which he got a whiff along the tracks. So much for excitement, other than that, it was rather quiet.
3:48 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
26.8 °C; Clear
Mixed walking and jogging, more walking, though. Beautiful summer-like afternoon. Roux was excited about some critter of which he got a whiff along the tracks. So much for excitement, other than that, it was rather quiet.
Biking Commuting 32:38 14.03 km (2:20 / km) +69m 2:16 / km
ahr:130 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
2:56 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
26.4 °C; Clear
Annual meeting frenzy at Target HQ. Went to two presentations, both interesting. The first one with three start-ups, an outfit sending you a mattress in a box one for cheap shaving accessories and the last one fashion jewelry. All three target partners and a moderator from some business journal. The second one about a project to get our leadership in touch with the customer. I meant to go to the demo event at TPC before getting onto my bike, but when I crossed the skyway at 10th I saw a line snaking around the building for admittance. So I just got on the bike. Lots of runners out this PM, mostly women. one group must have been the UMN xc running team, about 20-30 of them. Nice tailwind on Pierce Butler made riding fun, in spite of too many cars.
2:56 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
26.4 °C; Clear
Annual meeting frenzy at Target HQ. Went to two presentations, both interesting. The first one with three start-ups, an outfit sending you a mattress in a box one for cheap shaving accessories and the last one fashion jewelry. All three target partners and a moderator from some business journal. The second one about a project to get our leadership in touch with the customer. I meant to go to the demo event at TPC before getting onto my bike, but when I crossed the skyway at 10th I saw a line snaking around the building for admittance. So I just got on the bike. Lots of runners out this PM, mostly women. one group must have been the UMN xc running team, about 20-30 of them. Nice tailwind on Pierce Butler made riding fun, in spite of too many cars.
Sunday Sep 10, 2017 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:47:32 10.95 km (9:49 / km) +73m 9:30 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
UMN Ag Campus Fields
8:16 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
16.1 °C; Cloudy
Fast walk to U of MN Ag Campus. Looked like students were getting a tour of the bovines, big brown cattle. I also got to see what these little min quonset huts are used for, they are ambulatory chicken coops and they appear to be moved around on a field of dutch clover. There were a good half dozen of them, and all were occupied by healthy looking poultry. When we entered the MN State Fair grounds at the north gate, a woman walking her dog warned us of all the tempting but possibly dangerous dog treats on the ground. Think chicken bones. I avoided them like the plague, very much to Mellie's and Roux's chagrin.
8:16 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
16.1 °C; Cloudy
Fast walk to U of MN Ag Campus. Looked like students were getting a tour of the bovines, big brown cattle. I also got to see what these little min quonset huts are used for, they are ambulatory chicken coops and they appear to be moved around on a field of dutch clover. There were a good half dozen of them, and all were occupied by healthy looking poultry. When we entered the MN State Fair grounds at the north gate, a woman walking her dog warned us of all the tempting but possibly dangerous dog treats on the ground. Think chicken bones. I avoided them like the plague, very much to Mellie's and Roux's chagrin.
Saturday Sep 9, 2017 #
7 AM
Biking Commuting 22:12 8.93 km (2:29 / km) +21m 2:27 / km
ahr:133 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Vertical Endeavors
7:42 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
11.8 °C; Clear
Riding into the rising sun and a pretty decent headwind. Quite a bit of traffic, too for this early weekend morning. But enough space on the roads.
7:42 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
11.8 °C; Clear
Riding into the rising sun and a pretty decent headwind. Quite a bit of traffic, too for this early weekend morning. But enough space on the roads.
Running: Interval 19:06 2.27 km (8:25 / km) +5m 8:19 / km
ahr:98 max:122 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Hamline Campus
7:06 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
11.1 °C; Clear
Just a very quick and short walk/jog with the dogs. Running behind to get to practice.
7:06 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
11.1 °C; Clear
Just a very quick and short walk/jog with the dogs. Running behind to get to practice.
Roller Skiing Skate 1:17:46 13.51 km (5:45 / km)
ahr:131 max:171 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
Swede Hollow Double Pole Workout
8:08 AM; Bruce Vento Trail
13.7 °C; Clear
Adjusted the ferrules on my roller ski poles before practice, so the points were adjusted properly. One was pointing backwards, the other sideways. Not the best setup to get the most bang for the buck. Either this or the strength I gained from paddling, roller skiing or simply from healing paid off big time, felt much stronger than three weeks ago. Nice to see this progress!
8:08 AM; Bruce Vento Trail
13.7 °C; Clear
Adjusted the ferrules on my roller ski poles before practice, so the points were adjusted properly. One was pointing backwards, the other sideways. Not the best setup to get the most bang for the buck. Either this or the strength I gained from paddling, roller skiing or simply from healing paid off big time, felt much stronger than three weeks ago. Nice to see this progress!
9 AM
Biking Commuting 33:44 9.73 km (3:28 / km) +75m 3:20 / km
ahr:124 max:145 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Vertical Endeavors to Home via Trung Nam
9:38 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
15.6 °C; Clear
Headed home after workout, nice to have a tailwind. In a little park at Avon and Thomas there was a big to-do, the Humane Society was offering free vaccinations for the dogs and cats of the neighborhood. Looked like everyone was out to take advantage of this super deal. Saw John at Trung Nam and chatted with him.
9:38 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
15.6 °C; Clear
Headed home after workout, nice to have a tailwind. In a little park at Avon and Thomas there was a big to-do, the Humane Society was offering free vaccinations for the dogs and cats of the neighborhood. Looked like everyone was out to take advantage of this super deal. Saw John at Trung Nam and chatted with him.
12 PM
Biking Commuting 22:22 8.48 km (2:38 / km) +33m 2:35 / km
ahr:132 max:149 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Flat Earth Bewing
12:16 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
20.3 °C; Clear
Going to bid farewell to coach Jake and executive director andrew from Endurance United.
12:16 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
20.3 °C; Clear
Going to bid farewell to coach Jake and executive director andrew from Endurance United.
4 PM
Biking Commuting 22:39 8.38 km (2:42 / km) +64m 2:36 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Flat Earth Brewing to Home
4:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.0 °C; Clear
Riding home after a good bye and good luck to Andrew and Jake (and probably a little more beer than I should have had). Some nice conversations during the afternoon, too.
4:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.0 °C; Clear
Riding home after a good bye and good luck to Andrew and Jake (and probably a little more beer than I should have had). Some nice conversations during the afternoon, too.
Hiking 40:59 2.41 km (17:00 / km) +6m 16:48 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Hamline U Campus
5:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.2 °C; Clear
Leisurely walk with Lynn and dogs, looking at the neighborhood gardens.
5:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.2 °C; Clear
Leisurely walk with Lynn and dogs, looking at the neighborhood gardens.
7 PM
Biking Commuting 6:08 [1] 2.01 km (3:03 / km) +5m 3:01 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Culver's
7:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
20.4 °C; Clear
Stopped for a burger and a malt at Culver's after weekly shopping trip to Target and did not notice that they did not hand me the malt till I got home. Got my malt and a dessert of my choice next time I go. And a short and easy bike ride on this lovely late summer night.
7:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
20.4 °C; Clear
Stopped for a burger and a malt at Culver's after weekly shopping trip to Target and did not notice that they did not hand me the malt till I got home. Got my malt and a dessert of my choice next time I go. And a short and easy bike ride on this lovely late summer night.
Friday Sep 8, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 30:34 13.84 km (2:13 / km) +43m 2:10 / km
ahr:130 max:156 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:22 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.7 °C; Clear
Checked out the construction impacting dinkytown Greenway. They cut seams into the blacktop but did not dig yet.
6:22 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.7 °C; Clear
Checked out the construction impacting dinkytown Greenway. They cut seams into the blacktop but did not dig yet.
3 PM
Hiking 1:04:34 [1] 6.05 km (10:40 / km) +32m 10:24 / km
ahr:91 max:118 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
4:04 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
19.6 °C; Clear
Dogs got a little more fun this PM, Saw a group of young hobos camping out by the Energy Park Central Plant. They had a dog, which intrigued Roux. On top, there was a big swarm of starlings which took off as a cloud.
4:04 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
19.6 °C; Clear
Dogs got a little more fun this PM, Saw a group of young hobos camping out by the Energy Park Central Plant. They had a dog, which intrigued Roux. On top, there was a big swarm of starlings which took off as a cloud.
Biking Commuting 37:21 13.96 km (2:41 / km) +71m 2:37 / km
ahr:130 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:09 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.6 °C; Clear
Lots of traffic on Ellis Ave, waiting to get onto Transfer Rd. Glad to be on a bike! Keeping in the neighborhood because of a decent headwind.
3:09 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.6 °C; Clear
Lots of traffic on Ellis Ave, waiting to get onto Transfer Rd. Glad to be on a bike! Keeping in the neighborhood because of a decent headwind.
Thursday Sep 7, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 43:27 18.55 km (2:21 / km) +95m 2:17 / km
ahr:133 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC via Dunn Bros and University Village
6:19 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.5 °C; Partly cloudy
The usual coffee trip followed by my last (!) PT appointment. Nice ride during this cool morning. Since I was much later than usual, the area along the Mississippi was much busier, many runners and cyclists.
6:19 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.5 °C; Partly cloudy
The usual coffee trip followed by my last (!) PT appointment. Nice ride during this cool morning. Since I was much later than usual, the area along the Mississippi was much busier, many runners and cyclists.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 33:04 13.85 km (2:23 / km) +64m 2:20 / km
ahr:136 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:21 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
22.7 °C; Partly cloudy
There was some sort of traffic blockage on Hennepin, between 10th and 11th. Tons of squad cars N bound traffic redirected W onto 11th to get onto Hawthorne. I was not affected much, police waved me and other cyclists through. Then there was a fire truck blocking the bike trail at Stone Arch Bridge, which I took because I could not stay on W River Pkwy. On the bridge, a long column of Segways obstructed bike traffic. After that, it was smooth sailing. Took my "normal" route home, to como and then S on Snelling, first time since the Fair.
3:21 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
22.7 °C; Partly cloudy
There was some sort of traffic blockage on Hennepin, between 10th and 11th. Tons of squad cars N bound traffic redirected W onto 11th to get onto Hawthorne. I was not affected much, police waved me and other cyclists through. Then there was a fire truck blocking the bike trail at Stone Arch Bridge, which I took because I could not stay on W River Pkwy. On the bridge, a long column of Segways obstructed bike traffic. After that, it was smooth sailing. Took my "normal" route home, to como and then S on Snelling, first time since the Fair.
4 PM
Hiking 42:35 3.78 km (11:16 / km) +22m 10:57 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:58 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Late summer temps, boys and girls at Hamline smiling at the dogs. Lovely afternoon. Had the furnace maintained recently, the tech found CO leakage from a busted core. Showed me the values inside the housing, which is not sealed. He also pointed out the amount of heat we're blowing out of our cheminee, 240 °C in the flue. I know that it's hot up there because my weather station reports above freezing temps on top of the house when the furnace kicks in. The sales guy showed up when I got home. I opted for a high efficiency solution, we will see how fast we will amortize.
4:58 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Late summer temps, boys and girls at Hamline smiling at the dogs. Lovely afternoon. Had the furnace maintained recently, the tech found CO leakage from a busted core. Showed me the values inside the housing, which is not sealed. He also pointed out the amount of heat we're blowing out of our cheminee, 240 °C in the flue. I know that it's hot up there because my weather station reports above freezing temps on top of the house when the furnace kicks in. The sales guy showed up when I got home. I opted for a high efficiency solution, we will see how fast we will amortize.
Wednesday Sep 6, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 34:07 13.82 km (2:28 / km) +41m 2:26 / km
ahr:128 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:12 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Another cool morning, decided to wear light pair of gloves and no regrets. Starting ride under a full moon, beautiful! Stopped for a picture where Pierce Butler turns S into Transfer Rd. Always tricky to take shots of the moon. It will be overexposed ... Big running group out at Guthrie, crossing W River Parkway and trail to run down to the locks. Fortunately, I only caught the tail end. They even had a photographer.
6:12 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Another cool morning, decided to wear light pair of gloves and no regrets. Starting ride under a full moon, beautiful! Stopped for a picture where Pierce Butler turns S into Transfer Rd. Always tricky to take shots of the moon. It will be overexposed ... Big running group out at Guthrie, crossing W River Parkway and trail to run down to the locks. Fortunately, I only caught the tail end. They even had a photographer.
3 PM
Hiking 36:57 3.81 km (9:42 / km) +21m 9:26 / km
ahr:101 max:133 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:26 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
18.1 °C; Cloudy
Lynn was home already and had fed the dogs so I could just take off with them. They were happy enough. Cool and cloudy, just perfect for a swift walk.
4:26 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
18.1 °C; Cloudy
Lynn was home already and had fed the dogs so I could just take off with them. They were happy enough. Cool and cloudy, just perfect for a swift walk.
Biking Commuting 29:10 13.77 km (2:07 / km) +63m 2:04 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:46 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
18.2 °C; Cloudy
Fast ride, with a light NNW wind, which did not feel like a tailwind. Unfortunately I forgot to turn on my HRM, so I'm estimating my intensity levels. Weird construction going on along Dinkytown Greenway, part of it blocked. I rode past the barriers this AM and couldn't see anything, neither could I looking past the barriers from both direction on the way home.
3:46 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
18.2 °C; Cloudy
Fast ride, with a light NNW wind, which did not feel like a tailwind. Unfortunately I forgot to turn on my HRM, so I'm estimating my intensity levels. Weird construction going on along Dinkytown Greenway, part of it blocked. I rode past the barriers this AM and couldn't see anything, neither could I looking past the barriers from both direction on the way home.
Tuesday Sep 5, 2017 #
6 AM
Running 10:28 0.76 km (13:46 / km) +79m 9:04 / km
ahr:114 max:147 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC Stair Climb
7:05 AM;
First stair climb at TCC since before my vacation. One of the items I don't get to do consistently is climbing every day while at the cabin. Too many activities that involve paddling, (roller) skiing, beach walks/runs or biking to squeeze in a dedicated hill climb.
7:05 AM;
First stair climb at TCC since before my vacation. One of the items I don't get to do consistently is climbing every day while at the cabin. Too many activities that involve paddling, (roller) skiing, beach walks/runs or biking to squeeze in a dedicated hill climb.
Biking Commuting 31:40 13.83 km (2:17 / km) +53m 2:15 / km
ahr:134 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:16 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.7 °C; Clear
First bike commute in more than I week. Cool morning and a noticeable headwind made me glad to be wearing long sleeves. Wasn't going fast but the effort was there. The ride home should be easier. Many runners out this morning enjoying the cool and dry weather.
6:16 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.7 °C; Clear
First bike commute in more than I week. Cool morning and a noticeable headwind made me glad to be wearing long sleeves. Wasn't going fast but the effort was there. The ride home should be easier. Many runners out this morning enjoying the cool and dry weather.
3 PM
Hiking 36:18 3.77 km (9:38 / km) +22m 9:21 / km
ahr:101 max:134 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:35 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.7 °C; Cloudy
First walk after much more adventurous fare for the dogs. They were happy, though, so much to sniff and so much garbage, mostly leftovers from the State Fair. Made me sort of glad I missed the entirety of the Fair. Dogs lucked out too in that new students were arriving at Hamline. Two girls asked if they could pet the dogs. They were excited more about the sucker one of them was nursing. Luckily we avoided Mundraub (the taking food out of someone's mouth to eat it, a type of petty larceny under German law) and thereby were not banned from campus for life.
4:35 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.7 °C; Cloudy
First walk after much more adventurous fare for the dogs. They were happy, though, so much to sniff and so much garbage, mostly leftovers from the State Fair. Made me sort of glad I missed the entirety of the Fair. Dogs lucked out too in that new students were arriving at Hamline. Two girls asked if they could pet the dogs. They were excited more about the sucker one of them was nursing. Luckily we avoided Mundraub (the taking food out of someone's mouth to eat it, a type of petty larceny under German law) and thereby were not banned from campus for life.
Biking Commuting 31:35 13.93 km (2:16 / km) +72m 2:13 / km
ahr:140 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:41 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.5 °C; Cloudy
Wind always confuses me. It's supposed to come from generally one direction but in urban riding there are so many factors (i.e. mostly buildings and other structures) that influence it. As it was on my ride home. The general direction was NW but sometimes it felt like it was coming from SE. I made the best of it by enjoying anytime the wind seemed on my tail.
3:41 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.5 °C; Cloudy
Wind always confuses me. It's supposed to come from generally one direction but in urban riding there are so many factors (i.e. mostly buildings and other structures) that influence it. As it was on my ride home. The general direction was NW but sometimes it felt like it was coming from SE. I made the best of it by enjoying anytime the wind seemed on my tail.
Monday Sep 4, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 1:17:29 5.43 km (14:16 / km) +3m 14:14 / km
shoes: Barefoot
Onion to Sioux River
6:58 AM; Washburn, WI
14.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Sun was shining when I started, sky was looking dark out west. Only two people out this AM, one being my neighbor Mike, the other a young guy taking pictures of the sunrise at Bayview Park. He was using a slide-in filter with his camera, asked him what filter he was using. It was a graduated neutral density filter. I should try this some time. Neighbor Troy had is sailboat moored outside of his place. Noticed he was using a Zodiac-brand dinghy. Nice. After the walk, I started putting everything away, also removing the left-over twigs from the big branch that came down. Busy morning.
6:58 AM; Washburn, WI
14.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Sun was shining when I started, sky was looking dark out west. Only two people out this AM, one being my neighbor Mike, the other a young guy taking pictures of the sunrise at Bayview Park. He was using a slide-in filter with his camera, asked him what filter he was using. It was a graduated neutral density filter. I should try this some time. Neighbor Troy had is sailboat moored outside of his place. Noticed he was using a Zodiac-brand dinghy. Nice. After the walk, I started putting everything away, also removing the left-over twigs from the big branch that came down. Busy morning.
Sunday Sep 3, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 1:18:18 [1] 5.53 km (14:10 / km) +3m 14:07 / km
ahr:81 max:94 shoes: Barefoot
Onion to Sioux River
6:44 AM; Washburn, WI
15.5 °C; Clear
Beautiful morning, early but as the sun rose higher I started feeling its strength. The sandbank at the mouth of the Sioux had been taken over by a large flock of canada geese, a messy bunch but a good photography subject.
6:44 AM; Washburn, WI
15.5 °C; Clear
Beautiful morning, early but as the sun rose higher I started feeling its strength. The sandbank at the mouth of the Sioux had been taken over by a large flock of canada geese, a messy bunch but a good photography subject.
Biking MTB 1:37:01 25.51 km (3:48 / km) +284m 3:36 / km
ahr:130 max:161 shoes: Gravity 19.5" 29er MTB
Kjarvick-Jammer Hill-Whiting
8:39 AM; Washburn, WI
17.1 °C; Clear
Nice gravel and sand MTB, added the Buzz
Saw loop at Mt. Ashwabay. First time I did the climbing prtion of this loop, a couple of times a steep switchback had me stalling. I stopped again at the bog terrain feature, this time I was better prepared and found it immediately I walked the circumference, it's quite large. Looks like a rich biotope. Going back was a grind, easy and fast.
8:39 AM; Washburn, WI
17.1 °C; Clear
Nice gravel and sand MTB, added the Buzz
Saw loop at Mt. Ashwabay. First time I did the climbing prtion of this loop, a couple of times a steep switchback had me stalling. I stopped again at the bog terrain feature, this time I was better prepared and found it immediately I walked the circumference, it's quite large. Looks like a rich biotope. Going back was a grind, easy and fast.
12 PM
Swimming Open Water 11:40 [1] 0.27 km (43:13 / km)
Bayview Beach Open Water Swim
12:35 PM; Washburn, WI
21.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Another post-workout and post work (splitting and stacking firewood, digging out boardwalk and stacking rocks around the fire pit). More snorkeling, just love seeing what's going on under the waves. Still no fish, but I did see the pond weed move as something swam through.
12:35 PM; Washburn, WI
21.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Another post-workout and post work (splitting and stacking firewood, digging out boardwalk and stacking rocks around the fire pit). More snorkeling, just love seeing what's going on under the waves. Still no fish, but I did see the pond weed move as something swam through.
Saturday Sep 2, 2017 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:18:05 5.58 km (14:00 / km) +4m 13:57 / km
shoes: Barefoot
Onion to Sioux River
8:16 AM; Washburn, WI
15.1 °C; Cloudy
Thunder and lightning early morning but the rain stopped by 8:00. Took he dogs to the Sioux, coming by that assumed dog carcass, which was emanating a certain odor. Called the Bayfield DNR ranger's number after I came back, she picked up on the first ring. She said she'd check it out, and from the tone of her voice (no-nonsense law-enforcement type) I felt I could rely on her following through.
8:16 AM; Washburn, WI
15.1 °C; Cloudy
Thunder and lightning early morning but the rain stopped by 8:00. Took he dogs to the Sioux, coming by that assumed dog carcass, which was emanating a certain odor. Called the Bayfield DNR ranger's number after I came back, she picked up on the first ring. She said she'd check it out, and from the tone of her voice (no-nonsense law-enforcement type) I felt I could rely on her following through.
11 AM
Kayak: Lake 3:05:02 20.83 km (8:53 / km)
ahr:104 max:142 shoes: Necky Arluk II
Onion River to Washburn
11:35 AM; Washburn, WI
20.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Went to pick up Craig in Washburn to paddle back to Bayview Park Rd. Told him I would call him from Houghton Falls so he could get to the put in. Water up to Houghton Point was calm, barely a ripple, certainly no waves. The wind occasionally picked up but I maintained a consistent speed of close to 9 km/h till Houghton Falls. Near Bodin's resort, I took a call from DNR ranger Amy, who told me that she had checked on the dead dog I had called in and that it had actually been a raccoon. She said she threw it in the bushes. Funny to have that conversation sitting in my 'yak on Lake Superior. I had actually checked as I paddled S to see if the carcass was still there. It was and I had secretly hoped that she had come by when I paddled past. Ten minutes later and I would have seen her.
As happened a few times before, waves an wind really picked up when I rounded Houghton Point, even more so when I continued past Houghton Falls, after giving Craig a heads up. I was paddling straight into 15 km/h wind, having waves roll over my deck and spray skirt. Someone else called, didn't take it because I was busy managing my ride. Last time I'm taking a phone along, at least without having it on mute.
As I approached Memorial Park, I saw Craig paddling toward me. He thought he might have needed a hand to get off due to the waves but had managed on his own. The paddle back was much easier, thanks to a tailwind and a somewhat slower tempo. Nice chatting with Craig along the way. Gave him a lift home from our place and stopped at South Shore Brewing for a Star Veil Saison, which, as expected met Craig's approval. We also tried the highly praised Diesel Bear honey blond which we both thought *independently* tasted of smelly socks. Tastes sure are different.
11:35 AM; Washburn, WI
20.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Went to pick up Craig in Washburn to paddle back to Bayview Park Rd. Told him I would call him from Houghton Falls so he could get to the put in. Water up to Houghton Point was calm, barely a ripple, certainly no waves. The wind occasionally picked up but I maintained a consistent speed of close to 9 km/h till Houghton Falls. Near Bodin's resort, I took a call from DNR ranger Amy, who told me that she had checked on the dead dog I had called in and that it had actually been a raccoon. She said she threw it in the bushes. Funny to have that conversation sitting in my 'yak on Lake Superior. I had actually checked as I paddled S to see if the carcass was still there. It was and I had secretly hoped that she had come by when I paddled past. Ten minutes later and I would have seen her.
As happened a few times before, waves an wind really picked up when I rounded Houghton Point, even more so when I continued past Houghton Falls, after giving Craig a heads up. I was paddling straight into 15 km/h wind, having waves roll over my deck and spray skirt. Someone else called, didn't take it because I was busy managing my ride. Last time I'm taking a phone along, at least without having it on mute.
As I approached Memorial Park, I saw Craig paddling toward me. He thought he might have needed a hand to get off due to the waves but had managed on his own. The paddle back was much easier, thanks to a tailwind and a somewhat slower tempo. Nice chatting with Craig along the way. Gave him a lift home from our place and stopped at South Shore Brewing for a Star Veil Saison, which, as expected met Craig's approval. We also tried the highly praised Diesel Bear honey blond which we both thought *independently* tasted of smelly socks. Tastes sure are different.
Friday Sep 1, 2017 #
7 AM
Swimming Open Water 13:59 0.41 km (34:06 / km)
Bayview Beach Open Water Swim
12:20 PM; Washburn, WI
17.4 °C; Clear
Water temp 19.3 °C. Another post-exercise cool-down in the lake, 10+ minutes of a leisurely swim was maybe a little to much of a cool-down. Needed 10 minutes under a hot shower to warm up. Took some pictures of our "kelp forest," have yet to check how they turned out. Still haven't seen any fish. Coated camera lens and mask with dish detergent, worked very well!
12:20 PM; Washburn, WI
17.4 °C; Clear
Water temp 19.3 °C. Another post-exercise cool-down in the lake, 10+ minutes of a leisurely swim was maybe a little to much of a cool-down. Needed 10 minutes under a hot shower to warm up. Took some pictures of our "kelp forest," have yet to check how they turned out. Still haven't seen any fish. Coated camera lens and mask with dish detergent, worked very well!
Hiking 2:27:41 11.26 km (13:07 / km) +130m 12:24 / km
ahr:107 max:178 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
McCulloch-Smith Firelane Loop
7:02 AM; Washburn, WI
11.1 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, exited through the back-40 and headed up McCulloch, then into the woods at the lot for sale. Dogs were super happy and so was I. Surprised that the blackberries aren't ripe yet, had fully expected to have missed them. Gory observation at Friendly valley beach, a dead carnivore, could be a small dog, but hard to tell. Just after seeing a note on a missing pooch. Other than that, just lovely!
7:02 AM; Washburn, WI
11.1 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, exited through the back-40 and headed up McCulloch, then into the woods at the lot for sale. Dogs were super happy and so was I. Surprised that the blackberries aren't ripe yet, had fully expected to have missed them. Gory observation at Friendly valley beach, a dead carnivore, could be a small dog, but hard to tell. Just after seeing a note on a missing pooch. Other than that, just lovely!
Roller Skiing Skate 1:25:49 22.46 km (3:49 / km)
ahr:147 max:168 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
Friendly Valley Rd Skate Roller Ski x 5
10:21 AM; Washburn, WI
15.4 °C; Clear
After having to put things on hold yesterday due to car issues, no such problems today: battery was charged, roller ski could proceed. Parked at Friendly Valley Beach and walked across Hwy 13.
4 km no poles
12 km open field
4 km no poles
A few cars, maybe 4-5 or so and a woman walking her black lab, super quiet on this smooth surface. It seems I had a decent headwind from the W, especially during my last couple laps. Good workout!
10:21 AM; Washburn, WI
15.4 °C; Clear
After having to put things on hold yesterday due to car issues, no such problems today: battery was charged, roller ski could proceed. Parked at Friendly Valley Beach and walked across Hwy 13.
4 km no poles
12 km open field
4 km no poles
A few cars, maybe 4-5 or so and a woman walking her black lab, super quiet on this smooth surface. It seems I had a decent headwind from the W, especially during my last couple laps. Good workout!