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Friday Nov 30, 2018 #
6 AM
Running 8:45 1.16 km (7:33 / km) +1m 7:31 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Home to Green Line
6:48 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-1.0 °C; Cloudy
Close to leaving on time but felt compelled to jog. Arrived with a couple of minutes to spare.
6:48 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-1.0 °C; Cloudy
Close to leaving on time but felt compelled to jog. Arrived with a couple of minutes to spare.
3 PM
Hiking 42:39 [1] 3.76 km (11:21 / km) +23m 11:00 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park Short
3:30 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-1.0 °C; Cloudy
Wow, I wonder if there is something wrong with the thermometer: -1.1 °C all day long, including at the coldest time of the day, 5:00 AM. No complaints, preserves the snowpack, rather thin at this point. Wouldn't mind if the predictions for this weekend are on the low side. Ready for the December Surprise!
3:30 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-1.0 °C; Cloudy
Wow, I wonder if there is something wrong with the thermometer: -1.1 °C all day long, including at the coldest time of the day, 5:00 AM. No complaints, preserves the snowpack, rather thin at this point. Wouldn't mind if the predictions for this weekend are on the low side. Ready for the December Surprise!
Hiking 14:18 [1] 1.35 km (10:36 / km) +2m 10:31 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Green Line to Home
3:06 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-0.7 °C; Cloudy
3:06 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-0.7 °C; Cloudy
Thursday Nov 29, 2018 #
5 PM
Hiking 44:11 [1] 4.0 km (11:03 / km) +63m 10:14 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park Short
5:17 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-1.2 °C; Cloudy
Home all day with a terrible headache and nausea. Starting to think it may be related to my reading glasses. Needed to get some fresh air at the end of the day. Darkness impending, I made dogs wear their little blinky lights to make them more visible.
5:17 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-1.2 °C; Cloudy
Home all day with a terrible headache and nausea. Starting to think it may be related to my reading glasses. Needed to get some fresh air at the end of the day. Darkness impending, I made dogs wear their little blinky lights to make them more visible.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 35:14 13.92 km (2:32 / km) +44m 2:30 / km
ahr:131 max:149 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:28 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-8.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Milder, no wind, thus a fairly comfortable ride. Decided to try out a pair of winter work gloves for the ride, they were not as warm as the three finger mitts. Stopped on the DT side of the Stone Arch Bridge to take a picture. Had noticed the dawn sky in my rear view mirror and wanted to take advantage. Also, had an inkling and a hope this might be the last ride to work for they year.
6:28 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-8.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Milder, no wind, thus a fairly comfortable ride. Decided to try out a pair of winter work gloves for the ride, they were not as warm as the three finger mitts. Stopped on the DT side of the Stone Arch Bridge to take a picture. Had noticed the dawn sky in my rear view mirror and wanted to take advantage. Also, had an inkling and a hope this might be the last ride to work for they year.
3 PM
Hiking 38:07 [1] 3.49 km (10:55 / km) +23m 10:34 / km
ahr:92 max:115 shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park Short
4:47 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-3.6 °C; Snow
No sweatiness today, and milder, pretty comfortable ride! Young woman at Hamline asked if she could pet the dogs, so they were happy, too! Came home and started fixing dinner.
4:47 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-3.6 °C; Snow
No sweatiness today, and milder, pretty comfortable ride! Young woman at Hamline asked if she could pet the dogs, so they were happy, too! Came home and started fixing dinner.
Biking Commuting 3:45 0.7 km (5:21 / km) +3m 5:15 / km
ahr:98 max:127 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Green Line
3:53 PM; Hamline Midway
-3.2 °C; Snow
Slick pavement, almost wiped out when I got going after stopping for a light. No passing buses on Nicollet Mall today ...
3:53 PM; Hamline Midway
-3.2 °C; Snow
Slick pavement, almost wiped out when I got going after stopping for a light. No passing buses on Nicollet Mall today ...
Biking Commuting 5:32 [1] 1.18 km (4:41 / km) +4m 4:37 / km
ahr:104 max:119 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Green Line to Home
4:30 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-3.6 °C; Snow
Gingerly riding on slick pavement.
4:30 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-3.6 °C; Snow
Gingerly riding on slick pavement.
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 36:20 13.44 km (2:42 / km) +34m 2:40 / km
ahr:129 max:145 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-10.6 °C; Cloudy
Got a little earlier start this morning. Heard Cathy Wurzer say on MPR that it was milder than yesterday, as per the temps measured at MSP. I must disagree, in spite of ducking into South St. Anthony from the wind and wearing the same layers as yesterday, I perceived the weather to be colder and the temp measured by my Garmin probe confirmed that. Wind was similar to yesterday but felt stronger. Counted only five bikes.
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-10.6 °C; Cloudy
Got a little earlier start this morning. Heard Cathy Wurzer say on MPR that it was milder than yesterday, as per the temps measured at MSP. I must disagree, in spite of ducking into South St. Anthony from the wind and wearing the same layers as yesterday, I perceived the weather to be colder and the temp measured by my Garmin probe confirmed that. Wind was similar to yesterday but felt stronger. Counted only five bikes.
3 PM
Hiking 38:54 [1] 3.74 km (10:24 / km) +23m 10:05 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:30 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-4.3 °C; Cloudy
Uneventful walk. In a hurry to get done because of ski training tonight.
4:30 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-4.3 °C; Cloudy
Uneventful walk. In a hurry to get done because of ski training tonight.
Biking Commuting 32:57 13.57 km (2:26 / km) +70m 2:22 / km
ahr:138 max:161 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:44 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-4.2 °C; Cloudy
Like yesterday afternoon, a nice helping hand from the wind. Few bikes out. Feeling very tired. Did not wear boot cover and dropped a core layer. Just fine riding home like that.
3:44 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-4.2 °C; Cloudy
Like yesterday afternoon, a nice helping hand from the wind. Few bikes out. Feeling very tired. Did not wear boot cover and dropped a core layer. Just fine riding home like that.
6 PM
XC Skiing Skate 1:30:30 24.62 km (3:41 / km) +348m 3:26 / km
ahr:151 max:168 shoes: Fischer RCS CarbonLite Skate
EU MYR 6 x 4:00 L4
6:20 PM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-5.2 °C; Cloudy
Just couldn't see my self bounding hills at Battle Creek while snow is just a little farther away. Found a willing fellow rogue in Karl, who drove us to Elm Creek after having just returned from Bismark, ND this very afternoon.
Instead of 8 x 3:00 L4 bounding, I did 6 x 4:00 L4 skate skiing. Started the interval at the bottom of the steep climb before returning to the Chalet and ended it just before the bridge to the tubing hill after finishing the donut. The rest of the lap was recovery, sort of. There were a ton of HS kids, including from Central HS in St. Paul! Great workout!
6:20 PM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-5.2 °C; Cloudy
Just couldn't see my self bounding hills at Battle Creek while snow is just a little farther away. Found a willing fellow rogue in Karl, who drove us to Elm Creek after having just returned from Bismark, ND this very afternoon.
Instead of 8 x 3:00 L4 bounding, I did 6 x 4:00 L4 skate skiing. Started the interval at the bottom of the steep climb before returning to the Chalet and ended it just before the bridge to the tubing hill after finishing the donut. The rest of the lap was recovery, sort of. There were a ton of HS kids, including from Central HS in St. Paul! Great workout!
Monday Nov 26, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 36:23 13.78 km (2:38 / km) +39m 2:36 / km
ahr:138 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:40 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-9.3 °C; Cloudy
Had hoped to put in at least eight rides to work the month and here we go. Cold one, though, and heading straight into a cold and steady wind. But I was dressed for the occasion; besides my face, I felt pretty cozy. On CLT, I saw the young woman walking her lab, heading the same direction as me. The lab startled, because he hadn't heard me approach. I said a friendly word to the lab and then mentioned to the woman how much I enjoy seeing her walk her lab every morning, and that I know that my dogs are waiting for me doing the same thing after I come home. From her response, I could tell that she appreciated that comment. another cyclist was pushing through the gate into TPC courtyard, noticed he was riding the newest version of the All City Space Horse. we chatted a little, after layers were removed I saw he's one of the regulars in the locker room, Nate. Funny how you see each other every morning and never exchange more than a greeting.
6:40 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-9.3 °C; Cloudy
Had hoped to put in at least eight rides to work the month and here we go. Cold one, though, and heading straight into a cold and steady wind. But I was dressed for the occasion; besides my face, I felt pretty cozy. On CLT, I saw the young woman walking her lab, heading the same direction as me. The lab startled, because he hadn't heard me approach. I said a friendly word to the lab and then mentioned to the woman how much I enjoy seeing her walk her lab every morning, and that I know that my dogs are waiting for me doing the same thing after I come home. From her response, I could tell that she appreciated that comment. another cyclist was pushing through the gate into TPC courtyard, noticed he was riding the newest version of the All City Space Horse. we chatted a little, after layers were removed I saw he's one of the regulars in the locker room, Nate. Funny how you see each other every morning and never exchange more than a greeting.
3 PM
Running 33:19 3.76 km (8:52 / km) +26m 8:34 / km
ahr:105 max:133 shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:34 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-6.0 °C; Cloudy
Not sure if I should call this a fast walk or a slow run. Cold NW wind and sweaty from the ride home made me want to be done with this outing. Dogs were agreeable. and always fun to watch in their antics.
4:34 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-6.0 °C; Cloudy
Not sure if I should call this a fast walk or a slow run. Cold NW wind and sweaty from the ride home made me want to be done with this outing. Dogs were agreeable. and always fun to watch in their antics.
Biking Commuting 33:00 13.74 km (2:24 / km) +69m 2:21 / km
ahr:138 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:52 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-5.5 °C; Cloudy
Wind driven ride home, much easier than this morning's ride. Decent time in spite of multiple layers, losing my bag at ski-u-mah lot (I hadn't properly hooked it properly, shame on me) and doing a donut waiting for the light at Energy Park Drive and UMN transit way.
3:52 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-5.5 °C; Cloudy
Wind driven ride home, much easier than this morning's ride. Decent time in spite of multiple layers, losing my bag at ski-u-mah lot (I hadn't properly hooked it properly, shame on me) and doing a donut waiting for the light at Energy Park Drive and UMN transit way.
Sunday Nov 25, 2018 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:13:13 [1] 5.46 km (13:25 / km) +29m 13:04 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Onion to Sioux River
8:39 AM; Washburn, WI
-2.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Colder again, wet sand has frozen up, reserving yesterday's tracks. Recognized my own and the dogs' among them many others. It will take some time for the icicles and ice crusts to grow again, but there is a start. Had the wind on my tail on the way to the Sioux and in my face on the way back. Roux and I took the RR grade for the return, a little more shelter from the wind and also to check it out, hadn't hiked it in some time. There were some tracks coming towards us but they did not go through all the way. Had been worried a little about the swampy parts but we made it through with dry feet.
8:39 AM; Washburn, WI
-2.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Colder again, wet sand has frozen up, reserving yesterday's tracks. Recognized my own and the dogs' among them many others. It will take some time for the icicles and ice crusts to grow again, but there is a start. Had the wind on my tail on the way to the Sioux and in my face on the way back. Roux and I took the RR grade for the return, a little more shelter from the wind and also to check it out, hadn't hiked it in some time. There were some tracks coming towards us but they did not go through all the way. Had been worried a little about the swampy parts but we made it through with dry feet.
Saturday Nov 24, 2018 #
3 PM
Hiking 2:04:14 [1] 9.61 km (12:56 / km) +113m 12:13 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
Kjarvick-McCulloch Loop
3:12 PM; Washburn, WI
1.3 °C; Snow
Started rather late today, courtesy of the dreary weather. It rained all day and when we started today's walk, the rain had just started to change into snow. On McCulloch, we crossed paths with big ol' lab Cody and his owner, retired Madeline Island ferry skipper Joe Newago. Joe was driving his van, Cody waddling ahead. Roux startled Cody, who ran into the stopped car. I asked Joe if he had gotten his deer, he said he did and followed up wistfully that it was probably going to be his last one. Next week, they were going to put the house on the market. He wasn't getting around that well anymore and his wife even less so. They were looking for a place in Washburn. This made me sad, having gotten to say hi to Joe almost every time I walked that route. We walked down Potters Road a little and then down to Friendly Valley Beach and back home, where we arrived after dark. Even in the fading light we could tell that there wasn't much left of nature's ice sculptures. But by the time we got home, the temps were back below freezing.
3:12 PM; Washburn, WI
1.3 °C; Snow
Started rather late today, courtesy of the dreary weather. It rained all day and when we started today's walk, the rain had just started to change into snow. On McCulloch, we crossed paths with big ol' lab Cody and his owner, retired Madeline Island ferry skipper Joe Newago. Joe was driving his van, Cody waddling ahead. Roux startled Cody, who ran into the stopped car. I asked Joe if he had gotten his deer, he said he did and followed up wistfully that it was probably going to be his last one. Next week, they were going to put the house on the market. He wasn't getting around that well anymore and his wife even less so. They were looking for a place in Washburn. This made me sad, having gotten to say hi to Joe almost every time I walked that route. We walked down Potters Road a little and then down to Friendly Valley Beach and back home, where we arrived after dark. Even in the fading light we could tell that there wasn't much left of nature's ice sculptures. But by the time we got home, the temps were back below freezing.
Friday Nov 23, 2018 #
7 AM
XC Skiing Skate 1:09:08 11.97 km (5:47 / km) +185m 5:22 / km
ahr:144 max:162 shoes: Atomic Worldcup Skate '11
Mt. Ashwabay Skate Ski
9:14 AM; Washburn, WI
3.6 °C; Partly cloudy
Mild above freezing temps, just one car by the trail head when I arrived. Plenty of snow cover, skate surface had some sparse vegetation poking through, really just the odd stalk of some herbaceous or thin shrub. Also, the odd bare spot in the tracks, easy to avoid by stepping out and stepping back in. Started with Telford, then onto Sugarbush. Jolly Long was rolled but not tracked and generally firm. Good coverage even under the high pines and the few soft spots were frozen over. Climbed up Anchor and started down Seagull but turned back after 100 m or so, it was rolled, but too soft. So Anchor to the downhill area. Stopped for a quick chat with another skier who was using Anchor as his workout track. Swiss Miss was rolled and looked in good shape but I decided to turn back to put a few more km in. Checked out the bottom part of Roller Coaster which is the return option for Swiss Miss/Anchor. Looked good, maybe tomorrow.
This was hard work, confirms that it is important to train in less than ideal conditions and not just on the man-made loops, which tend to be always close to perfect.
9:14 AM; Washburn, WI
3.6 °C; Partly cloudy
Mild above freezing temps, just one car by the trail head when I arrived. Plenty of snow cover, skate surface had some sparse vegetation poking through, really just the odd stalk of some herbaceous or thin shrub. Also, the odd bare spot in the tracks, easy to avoid by stepping out and stepping back in. Started with Telford, then onto Sugarbush. Jolly Long was rolled but not tracked and generally firm. Good coverage even under the high pines and the few soft spots were frozen over. Climbed up Anchor and started down Seagull but turned back after 100 m or so, it was rolled, but too soft. So Anchor to the downhill area. Stopped for a quick chat with another skier who was using Anchor as his workout track. Swiss Miss was rolled and looked in good shape but I decided to turn back to put a few more km in. Checked out the bottom part of Roller Coaster which is the return option for Swiss Miss/Anchor. Looked good, maybe tomorrow.
This was hard work, confirms that it is important to train in less than ideal conditions and not just on the man-made loops, which tend to be always close to perfect.
Hiking 1:07:49 [1] 5.39 km (12:35 / km) +11m 12:27 / km
ahr:92 max:103 shoes: Rubber Boots
Onion to Sioux River
7:24 AM; Washburn, WI
2.8 °C; Clear
Nice walk, interesting to see how the beach has changed in the past two weeks. Where there were only a few icicles before, there is now a thick crust. The beach was easy to walk on, frozen sand, solid as concrete. Dog and man not leaving any tracks. Saw only a few diving birds at a distance, loons or mergansers, too far to tell. Met some of our neighbors, who were out with their dogs to enjoy the morning sun, just like me. Dogs politely sniffed each other, except for the poodle, who had to be kept close.
7:24 AM; Washburn, WI
2.8 °C; Clear
Nice walk, interesting to see how the beach has changed in the past two weeks. Where there were only a few icicles before, there is now a thick crust. The beach was easy to walk on, frozen sand, solid as concrete. Dog and man not leaving any tracks. Saw only a few diving birds at a distance, loons or mergansers, too far to tell. Met some of our neighbors, who were out with their dogs to enjoy the morning sun, just like me. Dogs politely sniffed each other, except for the poodle, who had to be kept close.
Thursday Nov 22, 2018 #
7 AM
XC Skiing Skate 1:55:53 27.35 km (4:14 / km) +392m 3:57 / km
ahr:151 max:168 shoes: Fischer RCS CarbonLite Skate
Elm Creek Manmade Loop Skate Workout
7:47 AM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-2.6 °C; Cloudy
Three Rivers added about 700 m of trail since last Saturday, nice! Not quite as busy compared to last time but still a good showing. Both Greggs were there, with another person in team outfit. What impresses me about Caitlin is how she stays in L1. I have to keep checking myself from not going all out. I had good intentions to make this a consistent L1-L2 workout but the glide was so nice, I just had to move. When I caught up with Karl, I stayed with him for the second hour. that was L1-L2! Definitely have my ski legs back.
I was considering switching to classic but there were quite a few leaves in the track. So I kept with skate. Did a couple laps double poling and a couple laps no poles.
7:47 AM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-2.6 °C; Cloudy
Three Rivers added about 700 m of trail since last Saturday, nice! Not quite as busy compared to last time but still a good showing. Both Greggs were there, with another person in team outfit. What impresses me about Caitlin is how she stays in L1. I have to keep checking myself from not going all out. I had good intentions to make this a consistent L1-L2 workout but the glide was so nice, I just had to move. When I caught up with Karl, I stayed with him for the second hour. that was L1-L2! Definitely have my ski legs back.
I was considering switching to classic but there were quite a few leaves in the track. So I kept with skate. Did a couple laps double poling and a couple laps no poles.
4 PM
Hiking 30:09 [1] 2.95 km (10:13 / km) +41m 9:33 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Cedar Ridge Rd Digestive Walk
4:53 PM; Hopkins, MN
0.3 °C; Clear
Had to get out after the turkey meal. Dogs needed their walk to, also wanted to make sure they didn't get into any mischief while waiting in the car and they would have another 4 hrs in the car for the trip north. Interesting topography in this neighborhood, aptly called Cedar Ridge towering over a valley that's a good 20 m below. There are some woods across from the high school, posted with no trespassing signs. It's a pity to keep peaple out.
4:53 PM; Hopkins, MN
0.3 °C; Clear
Had to get out after the turkey meal. Dogs needed their walk to, also wanted to make sure they didn't get into any mischief while waiting in the car and they would have another 4 hrs in the car for the trip north. Interesting topography in this neighborhood, aptly called Cedar Ridge towering over a valley that's a good 20 m below. There are some woods across from the high school, posted with no trespassing signs. It's a pity to keep peaple out.
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 46:20 17.49 km (2:39 / km) +79m 2:35 / km
ahr:134 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC via Dunn Bros
6:22 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-4.3 °C; Cloudy
Feeling much better this morning, headache and nausea abated. Suspect it was a migraine. Because the weather is milder, I dropped a layer and forewent the boot covers, stopping by Dunn Bros for the weekly bean allotment. From there towards the river on Summit. After about half an hour of riding, the cold started creeping into my shoes, should have worn those boot covers. Stopped a couple times for pictures, capturing dawn above the river. Always tricky to do this without a tripod, we'll see how they turn out.
6:22 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-4.3 °C; Cloudy
Feeling much better this morning, headache and nausea abated. Suspect it was a migraine. Because the weather is milder, I dropped a layer and forewent the boot covers, stopping by Dunn Bros for the weekly bean allotment. From there towards the river on Summit. After about half an hour of riding, the cold started creeping into my shoes, should have worn those boot covers. Stopped a couple times for pictures, capturing dawn above the river. Always tricky to do this without a tripod, we'll see how they turn out.
Hiking 12:38 0.97 km (13:01 / km) +138m 7:37 / km
ahr:111 max:136 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to Desk
7:30 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Weekly baseline. have been steadily climbing the stairs for the past two weeks. Routine today: 6 floors stepping sideways, crossing over front and back and six floors arm raises front, holding bag in pronation.
7:30 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Weekly baseline. have been steadily climbing the stairs for the past two weeks. Routine today: 6 floors stepping sideways, crossing over front and back and six floors arm raises front, holding bag in pronation.
12 PM
Biking Commuting 38:05 13.82 km (2:45 / km) +67m 2:41 / km
ahr:137 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
12:17 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-3.6 °C; Cloudy
Manager said we should go home after we had done we needed to do. She left first. Steady headwind, I wasn't pushing it, so it was a slow ride. Stopped on Stone Arch Bridge again to look at the growing ice sheet. Amazing, for this time of the year. Mesmerizing how the current pushes ice fragments under the ice. Passed another rider who was going much slower on the Snelling Bridge across the tracks on the dirt stretch at the Energy Park Ramp. Of course, after that he accelerated. and kept up until I took the exit onto Pierce Butler. I checked for him on the streets crossing Holton and saw him a block and one half away on Hewitt, in the middle of Hamline Campus. It appears that he didn't keep up the pace after we split, while I was just doing my regular thing.
12:17 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-3.6 °C; Cloudy
Manager said we should go home after we had done we needed to do. She left first. Steady headwind, I wasn't pushing it, so it was a slow ride. Stopped on Stone Arch Bridge again to look at the growing ice sheet. Amazing, for this time of the year. Mesmerizing how the current pushes ice fragments under the ice. Passed another rider who was going much slower on the Snelling Bridge across the tracks on the dirt stretch at the Energy Park Ramp. Of course, after that he accelerated. and kept up until I took the exit onto Pierce Butler. I checked for him on the streets crossing Holton and saw him a block and one half away on Hewitt, in the middle of Hamline Campus. It appears that he didn't keep up the pace after we split, while I was just doing my regular thing.
4 PM
Hiking 1:00:17 5.57 km (10:49 / km) +38m 10:28 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-3.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Extending walk today because conditions were pleasant and the long weekend is starting. Not many people out, Hamline U Campus already deserted, everyone must be going home to spend the holiday with their family. Stopped a couple of times to take pictures of the spectacular evening sky. Returned in utter darkness at not even 17:30.
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-3.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Extending walk today because conditions were pleasant and the long weekend is starting. Not many people out, Hamline U Campus already deserted, everyone must be going home to spend the holiday with their family. Stopped a couple of times to take pictures of the spectacular evening sky. Returned in utter darkness at not even 17:30.
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 34:11 13.65 km (2:30 / km) +48m 2:28 / km
ahr:138 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:22 AM; Hamline Midway
-9.5 °C; Clear
Cold, but wore my boot covers. My three-finger gloves are a different story, the fingers being a wee bit too short, having my finger tips butting against their ends. I slid out a little, which helped to get the fingers warm.
6:22 AM; Hamline Midway
-9.5 °C; Clear
Cold, but wore my boot covers. My three-finger gloves are a different story, the fingers being a wee bit too short, having my finger tips butting against their ends. I slid out a little, which helped to get the fingers warm.
3 PM
Hiking 38:31 [1] 3.7 km (10:25 / km) +24m 10:05 / km
ahr:95 max:117 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-2.3 °C; Cloudy
Headache, I never had headaches, but for the past six months or so, they have been a constant companion. Runner came towards us at the bottom of the Hamline pedestrian bridge. We saw him again on the Snelling bridge. Only -2C but it feels colder.
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-2.3 °C; Cloudy
Headache, I never had headaches, but for the past six months or so, they have been a constant companion. Runner came towards us at the bottom of the Hamline pedestrian bridge. We saw him again on the Snelling bridge. Only -2C but it feels colder.
Biking Commuting 33:59 13.68 km (2:29 / km) +63m 2:26 / km
ahr:135 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:37 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-2.4 °C; Cloudy
Milder, but I felt cold. Decent ride. There were only a dozen bikes in the bike room today.
3:37 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-2.4 °C; Cloudy
Milder, but I felt cold. Decent ride. There were only a dozen bikes in the bike room today.
Monday Nov 19, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 35:27 14.04 km (2:31 / km) +44m 2:29 / km
ahr:131 max:152 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:36 AM; Hamline Midway
-4.6 °C; Cloudy
Just a few snowflakes in the air at 5:00 AM and dry pavement signaled the ability to bike. Not too much competition from fellow riders, nor from runners, for that matter. First bike in at TPC, not sure that has ever happened before, even though I am third or fourth on a fairly regular basis. Riding over the Stone Arch Bridge, I noticed ice accumulating in the big eddy by the hydro power plant. Above the falls, it almost looked like ice was almost solid enough to make it across the river dry, not that I would try. Curious to see what will remain after the forecast warm-up and before winter is here for good. Or is it already?
6:36 AM; Hamline Midway
-4.6 °C; Cloudy
Just a few snowflakes in the air at 5:00 AM and dry pavement signaled the ability to bike. Not too much competition from fellow riders, nor from runners, for that matter. First bike in at TPC, not sure that has ever happened before, even though I am third or fourth on a fairly regular basis. Riding over the Stone Arch Bridge, I noticed ice accumulating in the big eddy by the hydro power plant. Above the falls, it almost looked like ice was almost solid enough to make it across the river dry, not that I would try. Curious to see what will remain after the forecast warm-up and before winter is here for good. Or is it already?
4 PM
Running 29:27 3.77 km (7:49 / km) +22m 7:35 / km
ahr:116 max:143 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:46 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-4.5 °C; Snow
Cold, flurries, clam from bike ride home and getting dark. Wanted to be done for the day so we hurried. No objection from my four-legged friends even old Mel was full of zest, as if she wanted to show me that she is still faster than me climbing the RR embankment. Guy delivering food at Hamline U obviously a dog lover, greeted them. At home, a Hamline student got assistance from a security guard unlocking her car. They were at it when we left and still at it half another hour after we came back. 1+ hour working on this, no fun.
4:46 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-4.5 °C; Snow
Cold, flurries, clam from bike ride home and getting dark. Wanted to be done for the day so we hurried. No objection from my four-legged friends even old Mel was full of zest, as if she wanted to show me that she is still faster than me climbing the RR embankment. Guy delivering food at Hamline U obviously a dog lover, greeted them. At home, a Hamline student got assistance from a security guard unlocking her car. They were at it when we left and still at it half another hour after we came back. 1+ hour working on this, no fun.
Biking Commuting 36:48 13.79 km (2:40 / km) +68m 2:36 / km
ahr:134 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:01 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-4.0 °C; Snow
Cold, flurries and a stiff wind from the north. Stopped a few times on Stone Arch Bridge to check out and document the pack ice forming below St. Anthony Falls. Amazingly early this year, wouldn't be surprised that it all melts again before winter sets in for good. At the Energy Park-UMN Transitway light, I had to loop because the light had been switched by someone else, just like this morning. Oh well, can't win them all.
4:01 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-4.0 °C; Snow
Cold, flurries and a stiff wind from the north. Stopped a few times on Stone Arch Bridge to check out and document the pack ice forming below St. Anthony Falls. Amazingly early this year, wouldn't be surprised that it all melts again before winter sets in for good. At the Energy Park-UMN Transitway light, I had to loop because the light had been switched by someone else, just like this morning. Oh well, can't win them all.
Sunday Nov 18, 2018 #
11 AM
Hiking 1:27:09 [1] 7.35 km (11:51 / km) +62m 11:23 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Lexington to UMN Transitway
11:41 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-3.7 °C; Clear
Sunny, but a raw westerly wind. Midday walk made for more car traffic but we stayed out of their way.
11:41 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-3.7 °C; Clear
Sunny, but a raw westerly wind. Midday walk made for more car traffic but we stayed out of their way.
Saturday Nov 17, 2018 #
7 AM
XC Skiing Skate 1:31:27 22.55 km (4:03 / km) +292m 3:49 / km
ahr:157 max:171 shoes: Fischer RCS CarbonLite Skate
Skate Workout Manmade Loop
7:52 AM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-5.9 °C; Snow
Got the email from Three Rivers that loop is open (I immediately renewed my pass), Aaron N posted about it on FB and Karl wondered if I would join him. How could I resist? Saw various acquaintances and friends, (Jamie, Joseph, Jake, Tom, Aaron) and an olympian (Caitlin). As usual, conditions were super fast, whatever was left on my Fishers was right on. They work better on the firm artificial snow deck anyway. Put down a solid 17+ laps for almost 23 km. definitely not an LSD, this was a threshold test. Hard to hold my horses in those beautiful conditions, that overdistance has to wait for another time ... Body inventory: gone are the day of early-season shin splints, I guess my technique is coming along. Had some metatarsal cramping starting in my left foot later during my workout, but that dissolved after a couple of laps. Left knee was a little achy around that same time, but that went away, too. Legs are nice and tired now.
7:52 AM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-5.9 °C; Snow
Got the email from Three Rivers that loop is open (I immediately renewed my pass), Aaron N posted about it on FB and Karl wondered if I would join him. How could I resist? Saw various acquaintances and friends, (Jamie, Joseph, Jake, Tom, Aaron) and an olympian (Caitlin). As usual, conditions were super fast, whatever was left on my Fishers was right on. They work better on the firm artificial snow deck anyway. Put down a solid 17+ laps for almost 23 km. definitely not an LSD, this was a threshold test. Hard to hold my horses in those beautiful conditions, that overdistance has to wait for another time ... Body inventory: gone are the day of early-season shin splints, I guess my technique is coming along. Had some metatarsal cramping starting in my left foot later during my workout, but that dissolved after a couple of laps. Left knee was a little achy around that same time, but that went away, too. Legs are nice and tired now.
2 PM
Hiking 56:56 [1] 5.07 km (11:14 / km) +37m 10:50 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Lexington toSnelling
2:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-2.6 °C; Clear
Lovely afternoon walk, meant to do only the short one but decided to extend to Lexington. We hiked along the track in full daylight, something I don't like to do anymore because the RR security has gotten sharper. But no lack SUV today, only a big (and I emphasize big) racoon climbing a tree. Amazed that the dogs didn't see it, especially Roux, who picks up a squirrel sitting motionless in the shade at a distance. When I saw it moving first, I thought it was a coyote, until it started going up the tree. tried to get a pic, but there were still leaves on this one, concealing the bandit.
2:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-2.6 °C; Clear
Lovely afternoon walk, meant to do only the short one but decided to extend to Lexington. We hiked along the track in full daylight, something I don't like to do anymore because the RR security has gotten sharper. But no lack SUV today, only a big (and I emphasize big) racoon climbing a tree. Amazed that the dogs didn't see it, especially Roux, who picks up a squirrel sitting motionless in the shade at a distance. When I saw it moving first, I thought it was a coyote, until it started going up the tree. tried to get a pic, but there were still leaves on this one, concealing the bandit.
Friday Nov 16, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 36:08 13.65 km (2:39 / km) +35m 2:37 / km
ahr:134 max:155 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:18 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.6 °C; Cloudy
While the wind had dried up much of last night's precip, there were plenty of treacherous looking glistening spots visible. Accordingly, my cycling was on the conservative side. A cold westerly wind was an added factor but all in all, not a bad ride. Not much competition from fellow cyclists but UMN ROTC were out in force. They were rather spread out and not in the way. Opted for the RR service road rather than river right, where the boardwalk is being refurbished. That boardwalk isn't such a great option in frosty weather anyway. Downtown had surprisingly heavy traffic for no apparent reason, I had a pacer in a bus that was going slower than I would typically go, but since it made all the lights, I was happy for the escort.
6:18 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.6 °C; Cloudy
While the wind had dried up much of last night's precip, there were plenty of treacherous looking glistening spots visible. Accordingly, my cycling was on the conservative side. A cold westerly wind was an added factor but all in all, not a bad ride. Not much competition from fellow cyclists but UMN ROTC were out in force. They were rather spread out and not in the way. Opted for the RR service road rather than river right, where the boardwalk is being refurbished. That boardwalk isn't such a great option in frosty weather anyway. Downtown had surprisingly heavy traffic for no apparent reason, I had a pacer in a bus that was going slower than I would typically go, but since it made all the lights, I was happy for the escort.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 32:06 13.8 km (2:20 / km) +64m 2:16 / km
ahr:143 max:172 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:22 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-0.1 °C; Cloudy
Good ride, wind wasn't strong but felt helpful. Pushed hard up the bump on bridge just S of Como.
3:22 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-0.1 °C; Cloudy
Good ride, wind wasn't strong but felt helpful. Pushed hard up the bump on bridge just S of Como.
Running 31:02 3.76 km (8:15 / km) +25m 7:59 / km
ahr:114 max:138 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.4 °C; Cloudy
Mostly running. I mixed up some safflower and sunflower seeds and filled up the bird feeders still feeling rather clammy from the bike ride. Dogs had been waiting for me in the backyard, too, so we were all motivated to get ourselves warmed up with some vigorous activity. We kept at it during most of our circuit. Warm by the time we made it back home.
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.4 °C; Cloudy
Mostly running. I mixed up some safflower and sunflower seeds and filled up the bird feeders still feeling rather clammy from the bike ride. Dogs had been waiting for me in the backyard, too, so we were all motivated to get ourselves warmed up with some vigorous activity. We kept at it during most of our circuit. Warm by the time we made it back home.
Thursday Nov 15, 2018 #
6 AM
Hiking 12:26 0.98 km (12:41 / km) +142m 7:21 / km
ahr:111 max:132 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to Desk
7:03 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Doing a new stair climbing routine switching sides every 10 steps: 30 step front cross L; 30 steps front cross R, 30 x cross front/cross back L, cross front/cross back R; 120 steps heel-down climb, stretching hamstrings.
7:03 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Doing a new stair climbing routine switching sides every 10 steps: 30 step front cross L; 30 steps front cross R, 30 x cross front/cross back L, cross front/cross back R; 120 steps heel-down climb, stretching hamstrings.
Biking Commuting 36:52 14.02 km (2:38 / km) +51m 2:35 / km
ahr:127 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:11 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.9 °C; Clear
Cautious because of fear for icy patches, I took off. The few on the neighborhood roads were easy to avoid, the thicker ones were in deep shade at the bottom of Dinkytown Greenway and the northernmost portion of CLT, all easy to cross. Stopped to take a pick of the Hennepin Ave Bridge and the red/white/blue Grainbelt sign, then again, of the snow on CLT. Good ride, considering a decent headwind and the many stops.
6:11 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.9 °C; Clear
Cautious because of fear for icy patches, I took off. The few on the neighborhood roads were easy to avoid, the thicker ones were in deep shade at the bottom of Dinkytown Greenway and the northernmost portion of CLT, all easy to cross. Stopped to take a pick of the Hennepin Ave Bridge and the red/white/blue Grainbelt sign, then again, of the snow on CLT. Good ride, considering a decent headwind and the many stops.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 31:28 13.56 km (2:19 / km) +64m 2:16 / km
ahr:145 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:38 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
6.3 °C; Light rain
Comfortable temps, should have probably dressed down a little. Some of the snow off the road bridges crossing CLT had melted but not all of it. Other than that, the coast was clear. Opted for the Stone Arch Bridge variation since the boardwalk is closed. Found that the RR service road was ice free as well. Made good progress, probably thanks to a little tailwind.
3:38 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
6.3 °C; Light rain
Comfortable temps, should have probably dressed down a little. Some of the snow off the road bridges crossing CLT had melted but not all of it. Other than that, the coast was clear. Opted for the Stone Arch Bridge variation since the boardwalk is closed. Found that the RR service road was ice free as well. Made good progress, probably thanks to a little tailwind.
Hiking 40:55 3.82 km (10:43 / km) +24m 10:23 / km
ahr:99 max:123 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
5.1 °C; Cloudy
Met the nice lady who told me she had an eight pound hound, turns out I misunderstood, it's an 80 pound hound. She just said hi to the dogs. They only had one thing on their mind, running around in Energy Park, sniffing stuff out. Lots of traffic at Snelling and energy Park Drive stop sign, must have been th queue of cars taking off after a train crossed the road near the readi-mix plant. They saw us and we crossed without a problem. At least a dozen rabbits hopping around on Hamline U campus. That's where Roux's pointer heritage really shines, he picks up even those lurking in the shadows.
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
5.1 °C; Cloudy
Met the nice lady who told me she had an eight pound hound, turns out I misunderstood, it's an 80 pound hound. She just said hi to the dogs. They only had one thing on their mind, running around in Energy Park, sniffing stuff out. Lots of traffic at Snelling and energy Park Drive stop sign, must have been th queue of cars taking off after a train crossed the road near the readi-mix plant. They saw us and we crossed without a problem. At least a dozen rabbits hopping around on Hamline U campus. That's where Roux's pointer heritage really shines, he picks up even those lurking in the shadows.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018 #
6 AM
Running 7:15 1.02 km (7:06 / km)
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Home to Green Line
6:21 AM; Eastside, St. Paul, MN
-8.4 °C; Clear
Another close one. Forgot my fruit while rushing out. Train rolled in as I stepped on to the platform.
6:21 AM; Eastside, St. Paul, MN
-8.4 °C; Clear
Another close one. Forgot my fruit while rushing out. Train rolled in as I stepped on to the platform.
5 PM
Hiking 32:49 [1] 2.18 km (15:03 / km) +165m 10:55 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Battle Creek Hike
5:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
3.5 °C; Clear
After taking picture of erased ski tracks on Battle Creek soccer field, I hiked up to the top with Mellie and Roux. took some drone pictures of the beautiful evening sky.
5:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
3.5 °C; Clear
After taking picture of erased ski tracks on Battle Creek soccer field, I hiked up to the top with Mellie and Roux. took some drone pictures of the beautiful evening sky.
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018 #
3 PM
Hiking 38:57 [1] 3.83 km (10:10 / km) +28m 9:49 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:06 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-6.5 °C; Clear
Like this morning, the cold wasn't as noticeable, no wind. Or else, I'm getting used to it. But Roux is not getting used to the salted parking lots and sidewalks.
4:06 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-6.5 °C; Clear
Like this morning, the cold wasn't as noticeable, no wind. Or else, I'm getting used to it. But Roux is not getting used to the salted parking lots and sidewalks.
Hiking 10:11 [1] 1.28 km (7:57 / km) +11m 7:38 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Green Line to Home
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
Hiking 10:11 [1] 1.28 km (7:57 / km) +11m 7:38 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Green Line to Home
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
Had more time this morning to get to train. Colder by thermometer, but no wind, felt comfortable. On train, there was an altercation between an African-American guy and a mixed-race couple. He was letting off on how unjust life is for blacks while lifestreaming himself to social media and the black woman in the couple countered him. First time I saw a ticket check in the morning, though they did not want to check my ticket. They were evicting homeless people at the Nicollet Ave station. They also calmed down the angry man.
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
Had more time this morning to get to train. Colder by thermometer, but no wind, felt comfortable. On train, there was an altercation between an African-American guy and a mixed-race couple. He was letting off on how unjust life is for blacks while lifestreaming himself to social media and the black woman in the couple countered him. First time I saw a ticket check in the morning, though they did not want to check my ticket. They were evicting homeless people at the Nicollet Ave station. They also calmed down the angry man.
6 PM
XC Skiing Skate 1:26:43 12.66 km (6:51 / km) +18m 6:48 / km
ahr:148 max:159 shoes: Landsem Touring Telemark
EU MYR: 40:00 L3
6:31 PM; Battle Creek East
-8.7 °C; Clear
This was supposed to be a hill bounding workout. Karl, who had already gotten a taste of skiing on snow last weekend at Como suggested we should give it a try on the sports fields. We walked out and found the conditions satisfactory. Did about 15 laps in 1:25. Karl made multiple references to the trolls grabbing our skis, indeed,I went down once courtesy of a stuck ski. Margie said we should have let her know, but having 20 skiers on a couple inches of snow would not have been wise. I was handicapped by heavy Landsem skis, I was amazed I could skate them throughout. Must be close to a record, being out this early on skis.
6:31 PM; Battle Creek East
-8.7 °C; Clear
This was supposed to be a hill bounding workout. Karl, who had already gotten a taste of skiing on snow last weekend at Como suggested we should give it a try on the sports fields. We walked out and found the conditions satisfactory. Did about 15 laps in 1:25. Karl made multiple references to the trolls grabbing our skis, indeed,I went down once courtesy of a stuck ski. Margie said we should have let her know, but having 20 skiers on a couple inches of snow would not have been wise. I was handicapped by heavy Landsem skis, I was amazed I could skate them throughout. Must be close to a record, being out this early on skis.
Monday Nov 12, 2018 #
6 AM
Running 7:49 1.06 km (7:22 / km) +2m 7:18 / km
shoes: Ecco Hybrid
Home to Green Line
6:40 AM; Hamline/Midway
-6.9 °C; Cloudy
Back to winter mode, very early. Getting used to hitting my departure time just right, to have that comfortable 10' walk/jog window. Today, I had to run the entire way; it's a good thing I did because the train was on time. The head carriage had every seat occupied by homeless people but the middle one had open spots. I am quite convinced that the snow and ice will be melting again before winter starts for good but for the time being, I'll be taking the train.
6:40 AM; Hamline/Midway
-6.9 °C; Cloudy
Back to winter mode, very early. Getting used to hitting my departure time just right, to have that comfortable 10' walk/jog window. Today, I had to run the entire way; it's a good thing I did because the train was on time. The head carriage had every seat occupied by homeless people but the middle one had open spots. I am quite convinced that the snow and ice will be melting again before winter starts for good but for the time being, I'll be taking the train.
4 PM
Hiking 39:16 [1] 3.81 km (10:18 / km) +29m 9:56 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:31 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-7.5 °C; Cloudy
Scurried along the entire way. Did not feel quite as cold as during my walk from train station. Dogs were into it but Roux had an instant of sore paws at the oversalted parking lot in Energy Park.
4:31 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-7.5 °C; Cloudy
Scurried along the entire way. Did not feel quite as cold as during my walk from train station. Dogs were into it but Roux had an instant of sore paws at the oversalted parking lot in Energy Park.
Hiking 14:30 [1] 1.37 km (10:35 / km) +9m 10:15 / km
shoes: Ecco Hybrid
Green Line to Home
4:09 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-7.2 °C; Cloudy
It felt cold. Walking into a northerly wind.
4:09 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-7.2 °C; Cloudy
It felt cold. Walking into a northerly wind.
Sunday Nov 11, 2018 #
7 AM
Hiking 2:23:25 10.21 km (14:03 / km) +111m 13:19 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
Smith Fire Lane McCulloch Loop
7:18 AM; Washburn, WI
-5.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Reverse of the previous day, and trespassing. Switched out the SD card on the trail cam, just because i was curious and because I want to make sure it's working. Haven't looked yet but there are 58 pictures counted, when I left it yesterday, there were just 15. I suspect it's just pictures of me. A fun walk, mostly XC between McCulloch and Smith Fire Lane. a lot of deer tracks crossing the lane but not in the woods. On Kjarvick, we encountered Cody and his 84 year owner, both inside the van. he stopped to chat, said he saw our track coming out, but not going in. I confessed to my trespass to cross into the public woods, he didn't seem to mind but mentioned being excited about the upcoming deer hunt. Also thought this was a long walk. Lovely walk along the beach, catching some sun, which still packs a punch. Not quite winter yet, in spite of almost half a foot of snow. measured 15 cm. on the picnic table at the beach. Water tem still at 4.6 C, cold enough to lose mobility, should I fall in.
7:18 AM; Washburn, WI
-5.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Reverse of the previous day, and trespassing. Switched out the SD card on the trail cam, just because i was curious and because I want to make sure it's working. Haven't looked yet but there are 58 pictures counted, when I left it yesterday, there were just 15. I suspect it's just pictures of me. A fun walk, mostly XC between McCulloch and Smith Fire Lane. a lot of deer tracks crossing the lane but not in the woods. On Kjarvick, we encountered Cody and his 84 year owner, both inside the van. he stopped to chat, said he saw our track coming out, but not going in. I confessed to my trespass to cross into the public woods, he didn't seem to mind but mentioned being excited about the upcoming deer hunt. Also thought this was a long walk. Lovely walk along the beach, catching some sun, which still packs a punch. Not quite winter yet, in spite of almost half a foot of snow. measured 15 cm. on the picnic table at the beach. Water tem still at 4.6 C, cold enough to lose mobility, should I fall in.
Saturday Nov 10, 2018 #
9 AM
Hiking 1:23:13 5.64 km (14:45 / km) +4m 14:42 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
Onion to Sioux River
9:37 AM; Washburn, WI
-6.0 °C; Snow
Started the day with chores, shoveling driveway, testing leaf blower and bringing in more fire wood. Then our usual walk from Onion to Sioux. Natural ice sculptures galore. In spite a smooth lake surface, there were gentle swells building and washing up on the beach, I had to be mindful, got splashed above my boots a few times when crouching down to take a pic. Dogs are definitely getting used to the white stuff, especially Roux can frequently be seen in a headless ostrich position, his entire head buried in some drift, sniffing out a mouse or some other tasty morsel. Mellie is super sore from yesterday's long walk, I think even the ability to go for these is nearing an end. We had some good times together, skijoring, 30 km runs and long cross-country hikes. There are still those shorter outings, 3-5 km or so. She did fine this morning.
9:37 AM; Washburn, WI
-6.0 °C; Snow
Started the day with chores, shoveling driveway, testing leaf blower and bringing in more fire wood. Then our usual walk from Onion to Sioux. Natural ice sculptures galore. In spite a smooth lake surface, there were gentle swells building and washing up on the beach, I had to be mindful, got splashed above my boots a few times when crouching down to take a pic. Dogs are definitely getting used to the white stuff, especially Roux can frequently be seen in a headless ostrich position, his entire head buried in some drift, sniffing out a mouse or some other tasty morsel. Mellie is super sore from yesterday's long walk, I think even the ability to go for these is nearing an end. We had some good times together, skijoring, 30 km runs and long cross-country hikes. There are still those shorter outings, 3-5 km or so. She did fine this morning.
1 PM
Hiking 1:10:48 1.12 km (1:03:13 / km) +10m 1:00:31 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
Installing WI DNR Trail Cam in Back 40
1:21 PM; Washburn, WI
-5.1 °C; Cloudy
Installed Wisconsin DNR provided trail cam on tree per specs (1 m off ground, pointing into northerly direction, clean up vegetation in front) and did som trail cutting. Dogs got a little cold but hung in there.
1:21 PM; Washburn, WI
-5.1 °C; Cloudy
Installed Wisconsin DNR provided trail cam on tree per specs (1 m off ground, pointing into northerly direction, clean up vegetation in front) and did som trail cutting. Dogs got a little cold but hung in there.
Friday Nov 9, 2018 #
7 AM
Hiking 2:52:16 [1] 13.38 km (12:52 / km) +148m 12:12 / km
ahr:87 max:115 shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Smith Fire Lane-McCulloch Loop
7:35 AM; Washburn, WI
-4.9 °C; Cloudy
Dressed lightly in spite of colder temps, just a thin fleece under my unlined parka. Cheap gloves from Menards were the weak spot. After reaching the Sioux first via the beach and then by RR grade, I headed up Kjarvick where we encountered Cody's owner driving by in his van. he gave us a friendly wave. Then down Potters and into the woods. Came back onto Smith Fire Lane near the corner with the clearcut where I headed down its eastern boundary and the followed on top of the little creek valley towards McCulloch. From there, through the back 40 home. Not too much snow yet but icy spots. It's snowing pretty hard right now.
7:35 AM; Washburn, WI
-4.9 °C; Cloudy
Dressed lightly in spite of colder temps, just a thin fleece under my unlined parka. Cheap gloves from Menards were the weak spot. After reaching the Sioux first via the beach and then by RR grade, I headed up Kjarvick where we encountered Cody's owner driving by in his van. he gave us a friendly wave. Then down Potters and into the woods. Came back onto Smith Fire Lane near the corner with the clearcut where I headed down its eastern boundary and the followed on top of the little creek valley towards McCulloch. From there, through the back 40 home. Not too much snow yet but icy spots. It's snowing pretty hard right now.
Tuesday Nov 6, 2018 #
6 PM
Running: Hills 1:25:31 8.06 km (10:37 / km) +283m 9:02 / km
ahr:128 max:164 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
EU MYR: Hill Intervals L4
6:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.4 °C; Cloudy
EU MYR: Hill Intervals L4. Warm-up around the park, some plyos, then 3 series of 6 x hill bounding sprints. First was 15", second 22" and last 33" each of the sprints. First real workout, since I am tied up in training for work in Bloomington. Felt good to move.
6:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.4 °C; Cloudy
EU MYR: Hill Intervals L4. Warm-up around the park, some plyos, then 3 series of 6 x hill bounding sprints. First was 15", second 22" and last 33" each of the sprints. First real workout, since I am tied up in training for work in Bloomington. Felt good to move.
Biking Commuting 11:43 3.83 km (3:04 / km) +19m 2:59 / km
ahr:114 max:138 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Como Golf Course
6:13 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.2 °C; Snow
First time on the bike since last Friday. Cold and blustery but dry.
6:13 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.2 °C; Snow
First time on the bike since last Friday. Cold and blustery but dry.
Biking Commuting 14:11 3.71 km (3:49 / km) +33m 3:40 / km
ahr:119 max:135 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Como Golf Course to Home
8:02 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.7 °C; Cloudy
8:02 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.7 °C; Cloudy
Monday Nov 5, 2018 #
7 AM
Hiking 19:58 [1] 2.63 km (7:36 / km) +22m 7:17 / km
shoes: Ecco Hybrid
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
7:44 AM; Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3.0 °C; Chance of rain
Exploring potential train access from MVNWR to Ft. Sneliing SP. Np luck.
7:44 AM; Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3.0 °C; Chance of rain
Exploring potential train access from MVNWR to Ft. Sneliing SP. Np luck.
Sunday Nov 4, 2018 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:05:18 [1] 5.72 km (11:25 / km) +45m 10:59 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
8:42 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
1.9 °C; Light rain
A truly nasty morning, snow-rain mix, then just cold rain. Didn't help that I was wearing my leaky Hokas and my 20-year old Cabela's Gore-Tex parka, which is also at the end of its waterproof life. A while ago, the parka would have shrugged off the gold rain while the the Hoka's claim to keeping rain out had always been a joke. But the walk was not without its charms. excited for any sign of snow and the end of fall still had some colors in store. Shortened my planned route to Lexington instead of the planned Como Golf Course.
8:42 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
1.9 °C; Light rain
A truly nasty morning, snow-rain mix, then just cold rain. Didn't help that I was wearing my leaky Hokas and my 20-year old Cabela's Gore-Tex parka, which is also at the end of its waterproof life. A while ago, the parka would have shrugged off the gold rain while the the Hoka's claim to keeping rain out had always been a joke. But the walk was not without its charms. excited for any sign of snow and the end of fall still had some colors in store. Shortened my planned route to Lexington instead of the planned Como Golf Course.
Saturday Nov 3, 2018 #
12 PM
Hiking 43:43 [1] 3.78 km (11:34 / km) +26m 11:11 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
12:50 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
7.0 °C; Cloudy
Got up way too early (4:50 or so) and was out raking leaves by 8:00. Filled a couple more bags, loaded them and the 26 we filled last night into the van, got some old CFLs, paint cans and other crap for the hazardous waste drop off. Compost site did not have a waite yet but the line at Trung Nam was too long, so no fresh croissants this morning. Picked up whatever was left with the mower and added to compost. Then the dog walk. 6 hrs of moving about with the only rest the short time in the car. not too bad for a Saturday without a workout!
12:50 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
7.0 °C; Cloudy
Got up way too early (4:50 or so) and was out raking leaves by 8:00. Filled a couple more bags, loaded them and the 26 we filled last night into the van, got some old CFLs, paint cans and other crap for the hazardous waste drop off. Compost site did not have a waite yet but the line at Trung Nam was too long, so no fresh croissants this morning. Picked up whatever was left with the mower and added to compost. Then the dog walk. 6 hrs of moving about with the only rest the short time in the car. not too bad for a Saturday without a workout!
Friday Nov 2, 2018 #
6 AM
Hiking 12:17 0.98 km (12:32 / km) +135m 7:25 / km
ahr:109 max:136 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to Desk
7:29 AM; DT Minneapolis
This week was the first time after two weeks of climbing the full 12 floors every day. in addition, I made this a flexibility and specific strength exercises to support my still healing shoulder and smarting knees, adding the following:
3 floors climbing sideways,
crossing over;
3 floors heel down;
3 floors arm raises L and
3 floors arm raises R.
7:29 AM; DT Minneapolis
This week was the first time after two weeks of climbing the full 12 floors every day. in addition, I made this a flexibility and specific strength exercises to support my still healing shoulder and smarting knees, adding the following:
3 floors climbing sideways,
crossing over;
3 floors heel down;
3 floors arm raises L and
3 floors arm raises R.
Biking Commuting 32:08 13.66 km (2:21 / km) +37m 2:19 / km
ahr:132 max:148 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:42 AM; Hamline Midway
2.8 °C; Clear
Running a little behind this morning, Snelling Ave. is even less friendly only 15 minutes later than usual, traffic is picking up and I am glad to get out of the way of speeding cars. Since they are working on the boardwalk by Mill City Ruins, I am riding on the St. Anthony RR service road, there seems to be an issue with the 10th Ave Bridge, the service road is closed on either side of the bridge and diverted past the end of the track. I hope the bridge is not going down, like its neighbor, the I-35 W bridge 11 years ago ...
6:42 AM; Hamline Midway
2.8 °C; Clear
Running a little behind this morning, Snelling Ave. is even less friendly only 15 minutes later than usual, traffic is picking up and I am glad to get out of the way of speeding cars. Since they are working on the boardwalk by Mill City Ruins, I am riding on the St. Anthony RR service road, there seems to be an issue with the 10th Ave Bridge, the service road is closed on either side of the bridge and diverted past the end of the track. I hope the bridge is not going down, like its neighbor, the I-35 W bridge 11 years ago ...
3 PM
Biking Commuting 1:03:41 25.76 km (2:28 / km) +116m 2:25 / km
ahr:135 max:152 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home via Midtown Greenway and Dunn Bros
3:11 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
7.5 °C; Cloudy
Coffee ride reversed. Very nice, haven't done that direction very often. Non-stop all the way to Cretin, then the lights became a factor. Summit seems harder west to east, maybe because it's a faux-plat? Added the little hairpin around Shadow Falls Creek because it was so nice and to avoid negotiating Cretin at rush hour without a light and also took the Griggs bike corridor.
3:11 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
7.5 °C; Cloudy
Coffee ride reversed. Very nice, haven't done that direction very often. Non-stop all the way to Cretin, then the lights became a factor. Summit seems harder west to east, maybe because it's a faux-plat? Added the little hairpin around Shadow Falls Creek because it was so nice and to avoid negotiating Cretin at rush hour without a light and also took the Griggs bike corridor.
Hiking 34:47 [1] 3.74 km (9:18 / km) +20m 9:03 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:50 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
6.6 °C; Cloudy
Shot a squirrel out of the maple before taking of before the walk, very much to the dogs' delight. There are too many around and no predator to keep this plague in check. Dogs were energized and had a good time running along the tracks. Raking leaves and stuffing them into 24 55 lbs-sized dog food bags after getting back from walk.
4:50 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
6.6 °C; Cloudy
Shot a squirrel out of the maple before taking of before the walk, very much to the dogs' delight. There are too many around and no predator to keep this plague in check. Dogs were energized and had a good time running along the tracks. Raking leaves and stuffing them into 24 55 lbs-sized dog food bags after getting back from walk.
Thursday Nov 1, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 32:42 14.0 km (2:20 / km) +45m 2:18 / km
ahr:128 max:149 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:25 AM; Hamline Midway
3.1 °C; Clear
Frost on the cars but not on the puddles. The pair of riders who I cross every morning were fixed up their kit at the crossing from CLT to Mississippi River Blvd, prompting cars to stop. If they had gone across and adjusted their wardrobe away from the crossing, they wouldn't have confused the cars.
6:25 AM; Hamline Midway
3.1 °C; Clear
Frost on the cars but not on the puddles. The pair of riders who I cross every morning were fixed up their kit at the crossing from CLT to Mississippi River Blvd, prompting cars to stop. If they had gone across and adjusted their wardrobe away from the crossing, they wouldn't have confused the cars.
3 PM
Hiking 40:47 [1] 3.83 km (10:39 / km) +25m 10:19 / km
ahr:92 max:114 shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.6 °C; Partly cloudy
On the rails, they had these funny-looking maintenance vehicles out, one sounded like it was grinding or polish the rails, another one seemed to be rearranging the bedding rocks with a lot of ruckus. Some engineer was returning to his truck parked near where we were walking by and was surprised when he was accosted by two dogs asking for a treat. He recovered quickly, but unfortunately for the dogs, did not have a treat.
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.6 °C; Partly cloudy
On the rails, they had these funny-looking maintenance vehicles out, one sounded like it was grinding or polish the rails, another one seemed to be rearranging the bedding rocks with a lot of ruckus. Some engineer was returning to his truck parked near where we were walking by and was surprised when he was accosted by two dogs asking for a treat. He recovered quickly, but unfortunately for the dogs, did not have a treat.
Biking Commuting 32:16 13.72 km (2:21 / km) +62m 2:18 / km
ahr:135 max:155 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:35 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.2 °C; Cloudy
I don't know why drivers don't merge into the left lane when passing bikes and there are no cars in the left. Today another car passed me just a few cm from my left elbow. the driver looked over her shoulder sor of startled. She must have not seen me in spit of me wearing a neon green vest.
3:35 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.2 °C; Cloudy
I don't know why drivers don't merge into the left lane when passing bikes and there are no cars in the left. Today another car passed me just a few cm from my left elbow. the driver looked over her shoulder sor of startled. She must have not seen me in spit of me wearing a neon green vest.