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Tuesday Oct 31, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 6:43 0.68 km (9:53 / km) +12m 9:05 / km
ahr:105 max:126 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC
7:29 AM; DT Minneapolis
Did not climb stairs today because I entered elevator with a colleague I do not know very well and getting off on 26 would have been awkward in the middle of a conversation. Made up for it while my lunch was heating up in the microwave, climbed 8 stairs then.
7:29 AM; DT Minneapolis
Did not climb stairs today because I entered elevator with a colleague I do not know very well and getting off on 26 would have been awkward in the middle of a conversation. Made up for it while my lunch was heating up in the microwave, climbed 8 stairs then.
Biking Commuting 42:34 17.5 km (2:26 / km) +79m 2:23 / km
ahr:137 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC via Dunn Bros
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-2.4 °C; Cloudy
Cold morning, solid sheet of ice on the rain barrel. Glad I dug up the tender bulbs, dalias and canna yesterday. Did my coffee run this AM, when I walsked into Dunn Bros, it was empty, was helped right away. By the time I walked out to leave, there was a line of 10+ people. Construction on the Lake Street Bridge, took over the bike lane so I rode the sidewalk. Also construction under the I-94 bridge. A gentle headwind along the way, most noticeable on the stretch between Franklin and Washington Bridges. Very few bikes out this morning, mostly along the DT river corridor and CLT. Toes all cold and thingly after the ride, burned a little under the shower. At TPC, they are crcking down on folks who have taken over lockers, keeping their locks on overnight, against locker room policy. Notice went out Friday or yesterday this morning the locks were tagged. Supposedly, they will be cut and removed by Thursday.
6:27 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-2.4 °C; Cloudy
Cold morning, solid sheet of ice on the rain barrel. Glad I dug up the tender bulbs, dalias and canna yesterday. Did my coffee run this AM, when I walsked into Dunn Bros, it was empty, was helped right away. By the time I walked out to leave, there was a line of 10+ people. Construction on the Lake Street Bridge, took over the bike lane so I rode the sidewalk. Also construction under the I-94 bridge. A gentle headwind along the way, most noticeable on the stretch between Franklin and Washington Bridges. Very few bikes out this morning, mostly along the DT river corridor and CLT. Toes all cold and thingly after the ride, burned a little under the shower. At TPC, they are crcking down on folks who have taken over lockers, keeping their locks on overnight, against locker room policy. Notice went out Friday or yesterday this morning the locks were tagged. Supposedly, they will be cut and removed by Thursday.
3 PM
Hiking 32:35 3.83 km (8:30 / km) +24m 8:15 / km
ahr:108 max:132 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:28 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.3 °C; Cloudy
About the same temp as yesterday but less wind made all the difference. I did not perceive it as cold. Wondering what's in store for the big open space just east of Snelling. There are white flags marking the excavation boundary covering the entire space between Energy Park Dr. and the tracks and now there are red spray markings for electrical. I am starting to worry about my daily walk with the pooches, this is part of our off-leash area. Did some raking after the walk, yesterday it was taking out the tender bulbs. We'll get that yard winterized before winter comes in earnest.
4:28 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.3 °C; Cloudy
About the same temp as yesterday but less wind made all the difference. I did not perceive it as cold. Wondering what's in store for the big open space just east of Snelling. There are white flags marking the excavation boundary covering the entire space between Energy Park Dr. and the tracks and now there are red spray markings for electrical. I am starting to worry about my daily walk with the pooches, this is part of our off-leash area. Did some raking after the walk, yesterday it was taking out the tender bulbs. We'll get that yard winterized before winter comes in earnest.
Biking Commuting 32:24 14.17 km (2:17 / km) +74m 2:14 / km
ahr:140 max:156 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:47 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
0.4 °C; Light rain
Legs feeling tired and sluggish and consequently slow. Big steam cloud at the UMN heating plant, would not have wanted to pass through on a cold winter day. The pavement was wet with condensation.
3:47 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
0.4 °C; Light rain
Legs feeling tired and sluggish and consequently slow. Big steam cloud at the UMN heating plant, would not have wanted to pass through on a cold winter day. The pavement was wet with condensation.
Monday Oct 30, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 35:44 14.0 km (2:33 / km) +37m 2:31 / km
ahr:129 max:144 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
1.8 °C; Cloudy
Stiff headwind and cool temps. Not ideal but it could be raining, which it wasn't. I recalled that when I rode home last week, it looked like the River trail past Mills City Museum and the Guthrie was open again. So i tried it and found my recollections confirmed. The new planks inserted into the boardwalk are very nice and smooth. Waiting to see how they'll hold up. Very few runners out today, I counted only three, two guys with their dogs and a woman. Starting to think what I'll do when it gets too slippery to ride the bike. Counting on two runs to work per week and maybe a yoga session at the Y or at work.
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
1.8 °C; Cloudy
Stiff headwind and cool temps. Not ideal but it could be raining, which it wasn't. I recalled that when I rode home last week, it looked like the River trail past Mills City Museum and the Guthrie was open again. So i tried it and found my recollections confirmed. The new planks inserted into the boardwalk are very nice and smooth. Waiting to see how they'll hold up. Very few runners out today, I counted only three, two guys with their dogs and a woman. Starting to think what I'll do when it gets too slippery to ride the bike. Counting on two runs to work per week and maybe a yoga session at the Y or at work.
3 PM
Running: Interval 30:04 3.8 km (7:55 / km) +28m 7:38 / km
ahr:112 max:140 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:38 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.1 °C; Snow
I don't say this very often: it was cold. I guess my bike kit, very light weight and a little damp from the ride home was an inadequate match for the strong NW wind with a few snow flakes mixed in. Kept jogging because I wanted to get out of the wind. Even the dogs seemed uncomfortable. No sauntering Hamline Students while I crossed the campus today. Will adjust for tomorrow's walk.
4:38 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.1 °C; Snow
I don't say this very often: it was cold. I guess my bike kit, very light weight and a little damp from the ride home was an inadequate match for the strong NW wind with a few snow flakes mixed in. Kept jogging because I wanted to get out of the wind. Even the dogs seemed uncomfortable. No sauntering Hamline Students while I crossed the campus today. Will adjust for tomorrow's walk.
Biking Commuting 31:50 14.24 km (2:14 / km) +77m 2:11 / km
ahr:140 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:54 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
0.2 °C; Cloudy
First time in a long time a did my "traditional" ride, i.e. via Northern Pacific bridge #9, Como, Snelling and Pierce Butler. Based on the short stretch leaving downtown heading west, I was really glad not having to face the wind. At temps just above freezing, I was also glad because I avoided the windchill.
3:54 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
0.2 °C; Cloudy
First time in a long time a did my "traditional" ride, i.e. via Northern Pacific bridge #9, Como, Snelling and Pierce Butler. Based on the short stretch leaving downtown heading west, I was really glad not having to face the wind. At temps just above freezing, I was also glad because I avoided the windchill.
Sunday Oct 29, 2017 #
7 AM
Hiking 1:53:24 8.91 km (12:44 / km) +101m 12:03 / km
ahr:92 max:125 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
McCulloch-Friendly Valley Loop
7:52 AM; Washburn, WI
-1.3 °C; Cloudy
Nice hike with dogs. Lynn was up early to watch the sun rise. Took over dogs from her and continued to Friendly Valley, along the beach. Encountered no car and climbed a ravine, then followed its edge to a field and trail that led to the power line. More traffic on McCulloch, two line-men cherry picker trucks, checking for compromised power lines after the storms. Cut through the back 40 to do last piece home.
7:52 AM; Washburn, WI
-1.3 °C; Cloudy
Nice hike with dogs. Lynn was up early to watch the sun rise. Took over dogs from her and continued to Friendly Valley, along the beach. Encountered no car and climbed a ravine, then followed its edge to a field and trail that led to the power line. More traffic on McCulloch, two line-men cherry picker trucks, checking for compromised power lines after the storms. Cut through the back 40 to do last piece home.
11 AM
Kayak: River 15:00 [1] 0.68 km (22:04 / km)
shoes: Pelican Trailblazer Kayak
Floating Dock Pontoon Salvage
11:16 AM; Washburn, WI
0.4 °C; Cloudy
The storm deposited a nice match to the floating dock pontoon already salvaged earlier this year right at the mouth of the Onion. One of the easiest operation ever: floated a rope under the bridge, atached rope to pontoon,puled pontoon under bridge, paddled down with kayak and hauled ponteen into place on old RR grade cutting through back 40. Forgot my gloves, I assume this was a Freudian slip so I could bring Lynn back to show it off.
11:16 AM; Washburn, WI
0.4 °C; Cloudy
The storm deposited a nice match to the floating dock pontoon already salvaged earlier this year right at the mouth of the Onion. One of the easiest operation ever: floated a rope under the bridge, atached rope to pontoon,puled pontoon under bridge, paddled down with kayak and hauled ponteen into place on old RR grade cutting through back 40. Forgot my gloves, I assume this was a Freudian slip so I could bring Lynn back to show it off.
Saturday Oct 28, 2017 #
1 PM
Hiking 1:42:50 4.78 km (21:31 / km) +120m 19:07 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Mt. Ashwabay Yurt and Seagull Trail
1:41 PM; Washburn, WI
-0.6 °C; Cloudy
Thought about hiking up the ski hill at Mt. Ashwabay, I suggested to hike to the yurt and then to the top of the chairlifts from there. The yurt is awesome, in terms of comfort (as far as I could tell looking in through the window some time back) and views over the bay and the surrounding area. The current tenants were out, Lynn took a good look around the outside. The we hiked to the top of the ski hill via Seagull XC trail and took in the sights. The dogs loved to run through and poke their noses in at least 10 cm of fresh snow. When we got back down to the yurt parking, we encountered its inhabitants for the weekend. They were full of praise and asked us for hiking suggestions. We told them no to miss the 10-15 minute walk to the top of the ski hill.
1:41 PM; Washburn, WI
-0.6 °C; Cloudy
Thought about hiking up the ski hill at Mt. Ashwabay, I suggested to hike to the yurt and then to the top of the chairlifts from there. The yurt is awesome, in terms of comfort (as far as I could tell looking in through the window some time back) and views over the bay and the surrounding area. The current tenants were out, Lynn took a good look around the outside. The we hiked to the top of the ski hill via Seagull XC trail and took in the sights. The dogs loved to run through and poke their noses in at least 10 cm of fresh snow. When we got back down to the yurt parking, we encountered its inhabitants for the weekend. They were full of praise and asked us for hiking suggestions. We told them no to miss the 10-15 minute walk to the top of the ski hill.
Friday Oct 27, 2017 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:10:34 [1] 5.38 km (13:07 / km) +46m 12:35 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
Onion to Sioux River
8:42 AM; Washburn, WI
3.2 °C; Rain
Stormy weather with waves topping the sand berm, typically 1.5 m above lake level separating lake from wetland. A regular storm surge, that also backed up the Onion River to a point that it almost touched the bottom of the bridge. I donned heavy weather gear, a layer of fleece under a Goretex parka and hip waders. Unfortunately, the parka was not quite long enough and water ran off from it into the waders. Still, the fleece kept me warm enough. The storm (~50 km/h wind, with higher gusts) was something to behold. Trees, heavy pilings, and all sorts of other debris had already been swept up. I skipped the stretch from Friendly Valley to the Sioux and opted to reach it via the RR grade instead. Likewise, I decided to hike back to Bayview Park via the RR grade, to find a little shelter from the wind. about half of that stretch was in ankle to knee-deep water, I was glad I had opted for the waders.
When I was almost done, a couple of guys (from Northland College as I later found out) were getting onto their boards, one one a SUP, the other on a surf board. They were super hyped about the stormy weather and it was fun to see them play. I had always poo-pooed SUPs, but seeing them may make me change my thinking ...
8:42 AM; Washburn, WI
3.2 °C; Rain
Stormy weather with waves topping the sand berm, typically 1.5 m above lake level separating lake from wetland. A regular storm surge, that also backed up the Onion River to a point that it almost touched the bottom of the bridge. I donned heavy weather gear, a layer of fleece under a Goretex parka and hip waders. Unfortunately, the parka was not quite long enough and water ran off from it into the waders. Still, the fleece kept me warm enough. The storm (~50 km/h wind, with higher gusts) was something to behold. Trees, heavy pilings, and all sorts of other debris had already been swept up. I skipped the stretch from Friendly Valley to the Sioux and opted to reach it via the RR grade instead. Likewise, I decided to hike back to Bayview Park via the RR grade, to find a little shelter from the wind. about half of that stretch was in ankle to knee-deep water, I was glad I had opted for the waders.
When I was almost done, a couple of guys (from Northland College as I later found out) were getting onto their boards, one one a SUP, the other on a surf board. They were super hyped about the stormy weather and it was fun to see them play. I had always poo-pooed SUPs, but seeing them may make me change my thinking ...
Thursday Oct 26, 2017 #
6 AM
Running: Hills 11:27 0.91 km (12:35 / km) +138m 7:09 / km
ahr:104 max:134 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC
7:08 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Weekly benchmark.
7:08 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Weekly benchmark.
12 PM
Biking Commuting 37:24 13.84 km (2:42 / km) +103m 2:36 / km
ahr:139 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Heartland Second Harvest
12:12 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Didn't quite know what to expect from the ride to our volunteer location. The weather was mild, so I took the scenic route, CLT to Theodore Wirth to Luce Line. Stopped a moment by Brownie Lake to take a picture of Target Campus West, where I worked for a couple of years. A little longer, but I think I made up for it by not having to stop for the lights along Glenwood. The wind was a minor factor but it made me think of having it on my tail for the ride home. Lovely leaves in TW Park, a bunch of adorable toddlers by Schaper Pond. I learned why they have that strange detour from Luce Line Trail to Douglas Drive, part of the latter is still under construction, but almost done. I could easily ride on it. Made it to Second Harvest in time to arrive with the bulk of my colleagues.
12:12 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Didn't quite know what to expect from the ride to our volunteer location. The weather was mild, so I took the scenic route, CLT to Theodore Wirth to Luce Line. Stopped a moment by Brownie Lake to take a picture of Target Campus West, where I worked for a couple of years. A little longer, but I think I made up for it by not having to stop for the lights along Glenwood. The wind was a minor factor but it made me think of having it on my tail for the ride home. Lovely leaves in TW Park, a bunch of adorable toddlers by Schaper Pond. I learned why they have that strange detour from Luce Line Trail to Douglas Drive, part of the latter is still under construction, but almost done. I could easily ride on it. Made it to Second Harvest in time to arrive with the bulk of my colleagues.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 42:31 20.69 km (2:03 / km) +124m 2:00 / km
ahr:144 max:168 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Heartland Second Harvest to Home
3:26 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
5.7 °C; Cloudy
Fast, wind-driven ride home. When I got to the River Pkwy-CLT intersection, I estimated the total time would be between 45 and 47 minutes. It was 42 min, thanks to the wind. I might have broken 30 km/h hadn't it been for cars forcing me to stop or slow down at the Snelling interchanges. A fun ride, just what the dctor odered before sitting in the car for 3:45 hrs.
3:26 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
5.7 °C; Cloudy
Fast, wind-driven ride home. When I got to the River Pkwy-CLT intersection, I estimated the total time would be between 45 and 47 minutes. It was 42 min, thanks to the wind. I might have broken 30 km/h hadn't it been for cars forcing me to stop or slow down at the Snelling interchanges. A fun ride, just what the dctor odered before sitting in the car for 3:45 hrs.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 33:07 13.64 km (2:26 / km) +42m 2:23 / km
ahr:130 max:150 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:26 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
2.2 °C; Clear
Finally a ride without the wind howling. Cool morning but not cold enough for tights, yet, bike shorts still do the job. Army runners on Dinkytown Greenway distracted me and I rode past the exit for the service road to Stone Arch Bridge. Decided to do a uwee and went onto the clean blacktop shoulder to turn around. as I turned, still going forward, the blacktop ended into dirt and my front wheel slid. Minor spill onto my left side. Shoulder and arm took the brunt, nothing serious. My windbreaker didn't even have scuff marks but chain fell off. Rest of ride was unremarkable.
6:26 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
2.2 °C; Clear
Finally a ride without the wind howling. Cool morning but not cold enough for tights, yet, bike shorts still do the job. Army runners on Dinkytown Greenway distracted me and I rode past the exit for the service road to Stone Arch Bridge. Decided to do a uwee and went onto the clean blacktop shoulder to turn around. as I turned, still going forward, the blacktop ended into dirt and my front wheel slid. Minor spill onto my left side. Shoulder and arm took the brunt, nothing serious. My windbreaker didn't even have scuff marks but chain fell off. Rest of ride was unremarkable.
4 PM
Hiking 32:46 3.79 km (8:39 / km) +22m 8:24 / km
ahr:103 max:137 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:49 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
12.3 °C; Clear
Noteworthy was the application of the top coat of blacktop on Pierce Butler. Looks like it is pretty much done. They squeezed it in ahead of the rain and snow forecast for the coming weekend.
4:49 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
12.3 °C; Clear
Noteworthy was the application of the top coat of blacktop on Pierce Butler. Looks like it is pretty much done. They squeezed it in ahead of the rain and snow forecast for the coming weekend.
Biking Commuting 31:14 13.77 km (2:16 / km) +68m 2:13 / km
ahr:140 max:164 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:07 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.4 °C; Clear
Mild temps home, did not wear windbreaker over light top, just the mesh reflective vest. Noticed ongoing work on Pierce Butler.
4:07 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.4 °C; Clear
Mild temps home, did not wear windbreaker over light top, just the mesh reflective vest. Noticed ongoing work on Pierce Butler.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 35:47 13.61 km (2:38 / km) +59m 2:34 / km
ahr:127 max:145 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:17 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
5.1 °C; Cloudy
Cool and blustery morning. Decided to give the base coat of blacktop on Pierce Butler a try. Very smooth! The fringe of shrub land along the intermodal yard provided a nice screen from the relentless NW wind. For the rest of the way, I was buffeted and slowed down by its strength, about 5:00 slower than usual. Still, there were a fair amount of cyclists out. I felt bad for the ones cruising towards me as they will be facing the wind on their way home this afternoon.
6:17 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
5.1 °C; Cloudy
Cool and blustery morning. Decided to give the base coat of blacktop on Pierce Butler a try. Very smooth! The fringe of shrub land along the intermodal yard provided a nice screen from the relentless NW wind. For the rest of the way, I was buffeted and slowed down by its strength, about 5:00 slower than usual. Still, there were a fair amount of cyclists out. I felt bad for the ones cruising towards me as they will be facing the wind on their way home this afternoon.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 30:07 13.86 km (2:10 / km) +79m 2:07 / km
ahr:142 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:55 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.3 °C; Clear
Heading W towards the CLT, the wind took my breath away when I stopped at LaSalle and 11th. On the bridge across the 394 exit, a gust almost pushed me against the curb. Glad I wasn't fighting this wind for any distance. Once I was heading east, everything was fine, even good.
3:55 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.3 °C; Clear
Heading W towards the CLT, the wind took my breath away when I stopped at LaSalle and 11th. On the bridge across the 394 exit, a gust almost pushed me against the curb. Glad I wasn't fighting this wind for any distance. Once I was heading east, everything was fine, even good.
Running: Interval 29:55 3.73 km (8:01 / km) +28m 7:44 / km
ahr:115 max:143 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:40 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Quick run/walk interval, need to get a bread bake before I head to EU training. Blustery, borderline underdressed. Not wearing gloves was a mistake. Dogs still love the cooler weather, were excited to check out the area where they cornered and caught a squirrel on Sunday.
4:40 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Quick run/walk interval, need to get a bread bake before I head to EU training. Blustery, borderline underdressed. Not wearing gloves was a mistake. Dogs still love the cooler weather, were excited to check out the area where they cornered and caught a squirrel on Sunday.
6 PM
Running: Hills 1:29:20 10.9 km (8:12 / km) +368m 7:01 / km
ahr:135 max:174 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
EU MYR: Hill Bounding Intervals
6:25 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
6.9 °C; Clear
I felt rather tired but the kick in the pants provided by the Tuesday night intensity group always takes care of that. Lovely evening with a sickle moon, good company, Jamie and I chasing the lead group. Today, we were actually able to keep up with Mike and Jim. Mike had done a 100 mile gravel race in a SE state and Jim was feeling tired. Of course Per and especially Jake were in a league of their own. But I am feeling like I am back where I was before my injury. It's a good feeling! Warm-up jog, then 9 x 2:45 hill bounding for a climb totaling ~35 m over 450 m, followed by a cool-down walk. With the cold NW wind, it did not take long to cool down. glad to change into a dry t-shirt and a warm fleece.
6:25 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
6.9 °C; Clear
I felt rather tired but the kick in the pants provided by the Tuesday night intensity group always takes care of that. Lovely evening with a sickle moon, good company, Jamie and I chasing the lead group. Today, we were actually able to keep up with Mike and Jim. Mike had done a 100 mile gravel race in a SE state and Jim was feeling tired. Of course Per and especially Jake were in a league of their own. But I am feeling like I am back where I was before my injury. It's a good feeling! Warm-up jog, then 9 x 2:45 hill bounding for a climb totaling ~35 m over 450 m, followed by a cool-down walk. With the cold NW wind, it did not take long to cool down. glad to change into a dry t-shirt and a warm fleece.
Monday Oct 23, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 31:47 13.78 km (2:18 / km) +41m 2:16 / km
ahr:135 max:157 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:37 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.0 °C; Partly cloudy
It's always hard to start the ride to work on time on Monday mornings. Need to find the kit I washed over the weekend and gather miscellaneous items. A cool-down is on the way but it was still fairly mild this morning, requiring no big change. Still wearing shorts but donned some gloves. Some army guys and gals on Dinkytown Greenway and cyclist everywhere. I was late, alright. Tried to keep the tempo down to give my tired legs (from roller skiing yesterday) some rest.
6:37 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.0 °C; Partly cloudy
It's always hard to start the ride to work on time on Monday mornings. Need to find the kit I washed over the weekend and gather miscellaneous items. A cool-down is on the way but it was still fairly mild this morning, requiring no big change. Still wearing shorts but donned some gloves. Some army guys and gals on Dinkytown Greenway and cyclist everywhere. I was late, alright. Tried to keep the tempo down to give my tired legs (from roller skiing yesterday) some rest.
4 PM
Hiking 37:22 3.83 km (9:45 / km) +31m 9:23 / km
ahr:103 max:126 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park short
4:56 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.1 °C; Cloudy
Blustery walk, it finally feels like October! Roux was super excited, cool weather and a day cooped up in the house does the trick. Pierce Butler was getting a fresh first coat of blacktop, I will be testing it early tomorrow morning to stay out of the wind for my ride to work.
4:56 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.1 °C; Cloudy
Blustery walk, it finally feels like October! Roux was super excited, cool weather and a day cooped up in the house does the trick. Pierce Butler was getting a fresh first coat of blacktop, I will be testing it early tomorrow morning to stay out of the wind for my ride to work.
Biking Commuting 23:21 11.36 km (2:03 / km) +70m 2:00 / km
ahr:149 max:164 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:23 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.4 °C; Cloudy
Was debating to head east and north towards the river instead of my initial westward ride towards CLT at Glenwood. Decided for the latter, good decision. Chatted with a young commuter at one of the lights, he had to head W and N, right into the wind. Said he was worried about the bridges. I passed a couple of young guys who were riding two abreast, in a conversation. On Stone Arch, one of them passed me at high speed (I was going around 30 km/h), his buddy close behind, though not able to match my speed. Number one had slowed down by the time I turned onto the RR service road. For the rest of the ride home, I enjoyed the considerable tailwind for the remainder of the way home.
4:23 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.4 °C; Cloudy
Was debating to head east and north towards the river instead of my initial westward ride towards CLT at Glenwood. Decided for the latter, good decision. Chatted with a young commuter at one of the lights, he had to head W and N, right into the wind. Said he was worried about the bridges. I passed a couple of young guys who were riding two abreast, in a conversation. On Stone Arch, one of them passed me at high speed (I was going around 30 km/h), his buddy close behind, though not able to match my speed. Number one had slowed down by the time I turned onto the RR service road. For the rest of the ride home, I enjoyed the considerable tailwind for the remainder of the way home.
Sunday Oct 22, 2017 #
8 AM
Roller Skiing Skate 2:20:23 29.67 km (4:44 / km)
ahr:139 max:169 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
Afton LSD Skate Roller Ski
8:19 AM; Afton, MN
9.5 °C; Cloudy
Nice long roller ski around Afton with Karl. I dislike skiing on roads, especially in a group. This was OK, little traffic and few other skiers out. The roads had already mostly dried out after yesterdays rain, with only few slippery, leaf-littered spots remaining. There were still quite a few trees in fall colors, quite beautiful. We explored a few side roads, the first one Quadrant Ave S, on top of 50 St S, extension of River Rd. There is a rise followed by a downhill with a sharp turn. Karl went first, yelling don't go. He had spotted the seam between new and old pavement. He managed just fine but the uphill was covered in wet leaves, was not worth the effort. Towards the end, we explored Tomahawk Dr, off Indian Tr, near the frontage road. Except for the very few slippery spots, it was smooth sailing, which was good, because I had forgotten my helmet.
8:19 AM; Afton, MN
9.5 °C; Cloudy
Nice long roller ski around Afton with Karl. I dislike skiing on roads, especially in a group. This was OK, little traffic and few other skiers out. The roads had already mostly dried out after yesterdays rain, with only few slippery, leaf-littered spots remaining. There were still quite a few trees in fall colors, quite beautiful. We explored a few side roads, the first one Quadrant Ave S, on top of 50 St S, extension of River Rd. There is a rise followed by a downhill with a sharp turn. Karl went first, yelling don't go. He had spotted the seam between new and old pavement. He managed just fine but the uphill was covered in wet leaves, was not worth the effort. Towards the end, we explored Tomahawk Dr, off Indian Tr, near the frontage road. Except for the very few slippery spots, it was smooth sailing, which was good, because I had forgotten my helmet.
Roller Skiing Skate 7:20 1.31 km (5:36 / km)
shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
Afton LSD Skate Roller Ski--False Start
8:09 AM; Afton, MN
9.1 °C; Cloudy
Not really a false start, Just noticed that my HR monitor was not on and had to restart my Garmin to pick up the signal.
8:09 AM; Afton, MN
9.1 °C; Cloudy
Not really a false start, Just noticed that my HR monitor was not on and had to restart my Garmin to pick up the signal.
1 PM
Hiking 36:20 3.62 km (10:02 / km) +27m 9:41 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy ParkShort
1:51 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.8 °C; Clear
Quick walk with the dogs before I gave Lynn a ride to the airport. She is headed to Portland, OR. Bright, blue sky, sunny and cool. Dogs were in heaven, managed to catch another squirrel. This time Roux was the lucky one. Mellie cornered a second one on the reeling of a utility stairway. No time to continue the hunt, I was cutting it close to begin with.
1:51 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.8 °C; Clear
Quick walk with the dogs before I gave Lynn a ride to the airport. She is headed to Portland, OR. Bright, blue sky, sunny and cool. Dogs were in heaven, managed to catch another squirrel. This time Roux was the lucky one. Mellie cornered a second one on the reeling of a utility stairway. No time to continue the hunt, I was cutting it close to begin with.
Saturday Oct 21, 2017 #
3 PM
Hiking 1:00:26 [1] 5.54 km (10:55 / km) +46m 10:28 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
3:20 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
18.2 °C; Cloudy
Waited for the rain to subside and took my chance under threatening skies. Windy but mild, warm actually. I was amazed that even the high grass had almost dried out, courtesy of the strong wind. Other than that, not much to report. Rabbits were chased, squirrels threatened and the evil Kemp's cow attacked.
3:20 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
18.2 °C; Cloudy
Waited for the rain to subside and took my chance under threatening skies. Windy but mild, warm actually. I was amazed that even the high grass had almost dried out, courtesy of the strong wind. Other than that, not much to report. Rabbits were chased, squirrels threatened and the evil Kemp's cow attacked.
Friday Oct 20, 2017 #
6 AM
Running 10:47 0.97 km (11:07 / km) +76m 7:59 / km
ahr:106 max:139 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC
7:13 AM; DT Minneapolis
Weekly benchmark to office from TPC plus stair climbs this morning, interupted by a stop at the barber.
7:13 AM; DT Minneapolis
Weekly benchmark to office from TPC plus stair climbs this morning, interupted by a stop at the barber.
Biking Commuting 29:15 13.85 km (2:07 / km) +38m 2:05 / km
ahr:137 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:29 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
11.7 °C; Clear
Short-sleeve early morning ride in the second half of October. Was wearing gloves and the reflective mesh vest over my tee and felt very comfortable. Typical quiet friday morning commute, as always much less traffic. From afar, I saw that Pierce Butler Rte was already busy with trucks hauling the scraped-off top coat. Looking forward to a smooth riding surface. Made good tempo this AM, no wind always helps!
6:29 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
11.7 °C; Clear
Short-sleeve early morning ride in the second half of October. Was wearing gloves and the reflective mesh vest over my tee and felt very comfortable. Typical quiet friday morning commute, as always much less traffic. From afar, I saw that Pierce Butler Rte was already busy with trucks hauling the scraped-off top coat. Looking forward to a smooth riding surface. Made good tempo this AM, no wind always helps!
2 PM
Biking Commuting 34:46 13.83 km (2:31 / km) +81m 2:27 / km
ahr:134 max:157 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
2:24 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
23.9 °C; Clear
Quite warm and quite the wind. Took it rather easy, after the past few days exertions. Wind was especially noticeable going S on snelling. I feel I asked this several times: will this be the last time I ride in summer gear?
2:24 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
23.9 °C; Clear
Quite warm and quite the wind. Took it rather easy, after the past few days exertions. Wind was especially noticeable going S on snelling. I feel I asked this several times: will this be the last time I ride in summer gear?
5 PM
Hiking 46:43 [1] 3.28 km (14:15 / km) +25m 13:43 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
5:19 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.6 °C; Clear
Walk with Lynn, leisurely. As always, I enjoy having company besiddes the dogs. Last summer walk? There is almost no limping left in Mellie. One or maybe both of the schools in SW Como seem to have invested heavily in sports. Where I saw the soccer field a couple of weeks back, there is now a gigantic bubble hall.
5:19 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.6 °C; Clear
Walk with Lynn, leisurely. As always, I enjoy having company besiddes the dogs. Last summer walk? There is almost no limping left in Mellie. One or maybe both of the schools in SW Como seem to have invested heavily in sports. Where I saw the soccer field a couple of weeks back, there is now a gigantic bubble hall.
Thursday Oct 19, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 31:52 14.02 km (2:16 / km) +39m 2:15 / km
ahr:127 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
5.3 °C; Clear
Headed toward Pierce Butler on Holton and could tell that traffic was moving slowly, and that dust was being thrown up. When I got there, I saw the reason for it, the top coat of blacktop had just been removed. I turned back and headed for Snelling and Como. The cool morning was nice, Since I was later than usual, there were many cyclists and runners out.
6:33 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
5.3 °C; Clear
Headed toward Pierce Butler on Holton and could tell that traffic was moving slowly, and that dust was being thrown up. When I got there, I saw the reason for it, the top coat of blacktop had just been removed. I turned back and headed for Snelling and Como. The cool morning was nice, Since I was later than usual, there were many cyclists and runners out.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 30:05 13.77 km (2:11 / km) +73m 2:08 / km
ahr:152 max:173 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:46 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
21.7 °C; Clear
Pushed it hard on the stretch between TCF Stadium and Snelling. The wind was not favorable but there was a cyclist closing in, I could see him in the mirror. I assumed he would catch me but decided to make him work for it. He almost got me on the transit way climbing the bridge just before getting to Como but I pushed again, powering up the incline. He kept close on Como until I turned S on Snelling. Some consider it poor form to race during the commute. I don't consider this racin, merely being motivated by my fellow cyclists. Consequently, this was a very nice cardio effort, one of my best on a commute to work.
3:46 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
21.7 °C; Clear
Pushed it hard on the stretch between TCF Stadium and Snelling. The wind was not favorable but there was a cyclist closing in, I could see him in the mirror. I assumed he would catch me but decided to make him work for it. He almost got me on the transit way climbing the bridge just before getting to Como but I pushed again, powering up the incline. He kept close on Como until I turned S on Snelling. Some consider it poor form to race during the commute. I don't consider this racin, merely being motivated by my fellow cyclists. Consequently, this was a very nice cardio effort, one of my best on a commute to work.
Hiking 45:57 [1] 3.64 km (12:37 / km) +18m 12:19 / km
ahr:93 max:104 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Hamline Midway Short
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
21.2 °C; Clear
Lovely indian summer afternoon, definitely summer-like temps. Mellie, the selective hypochondriac, decided she could go for a walk after the master came back home. On Monday, my son James called while Lynn and I were on opposite coasts. He had thrown the ball for the dogs in the back yard and Mellie had started limping. The way James had put it, it sounded serious, at the very least a double amputation of the fore legs. Still, I remained optimistic, remembering that mellie had pulled a muscle while playing fetch before. When Lynn got home on Tuesday, mellie greeted her at the door and climbed on the couch to sit next to her. When I got home today, she thundered down the stairs, expecting to be fed. I took her along for the walk, she limped just barely. I modified the walk to go along the grassy boulevard of Pierce Butler, also to check out the progress of road construction. Not a problem, I assume she was healed by the return of master and mistress.
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
21.2 °C; Clear
Lovely indian summer afternoon, definitely summer-like temps. Mellie, the selective hypochondriac, decided she could go for a walk after the master came back home. On Monday, my son James called while Lynn and I were on opposite coasts. He had thrown the ball for the dogs in the back yard and Mellie had started limping. The way James had put it, it sounded serious, at the very least a double amputation of the fore legs. Still, I remained optimistic, remembering that mellie had pulled a muscle while playing fetch before. When Lynn got home on Tuesday, mellie greeted her at the door and climbed on the couch to sit next to her. When I got home today, she thundered down the stairs, expecting to be fed. I took her along for the walk, she limped just barely. I modified the walk to go along the grassy boulevard of Pierce Butler, also to check out the progress of road construction. Not a problem, I assume she was healed by the return of master and mistress.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017 #
8 AM
Running: Hills 58:07 10.11 km (5:45 / km) +168m 5:18 / km
ahr:145 max:165 shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Balboa Park Run
8:08 AM; San Diego, CA
17.4 °C; Clear
Feeling guilty that I missed this week's "painful" (per Mike B) EU Tuesday night workout, I headed for the hills instead of for the harbor. Last time I was hear was 23 years ago with Lynn and one-year-old Colin, visiting the zoo while Lynn was taking a break from her conference. No regrets, much of the hilly parts were on natural trails rather than on concrete or blacktop. Another day with beautiful morning light. I left the different scents wash over me. Dry-land dust, a strong lemon oil/citronella scent, piss, a skunk, and others. Yesterday it was the smell of ocean and salt lagoons. Just as interesting as the terrain, vegetation or fauna. One unique thing: I was hit in the head by a small tree fruit. Glad it wasn't something bigger. A sign I should buy a lottery ticket?
8:08 AM; San Diego, CA
17.4 °C; Clear
Feeling guilty that I missed this week's "painful" (per Mike B) EU Tuesday night workout, I headed for the hills instead of for the harbor. Last time I was hear was 23 years ago with Lynn and one-year-old Colin, visiting the zoo while Lynn was taking a break from her conference. No regrets, much of the hilly parts were on natural trails rather than on concrete or blacktop. Another day with beautiful morning light. I left the different scents wash over me. Dry-land dust, a strong lemon oil/citronella scent, piss, a skunk, and others. Yesterday it was the smell of ocean and salt lagoons. Just as interesting as the terrain, vegetation or fauna. One unique thing: I was hit in the head by a small tree fruit. Glad it wasn't something bigger. A sign I should buy a lottery ticket?
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017 #
7 AM
Biking: Trail/Road 8:19 1.87 km (4:27 / km) +10m 4:20 / km
ahr:123 max:144 shoes: Crappy Loaner Bike
Ferry to St. James Hotel
10:01 AM; San Diego, CA
20.8 °C; Clear
Back to hotel for quick shower and then off to the conference.
10:01 AM; San Diego, CA
20.8 °C; Clear
Back to hotel for quick shower and then off to the conference.
Biking: Trail/Road 1:59:38 36.01 km (3:19 / km) +87m 3:17 / km
ahr:130 max:156 shoes: Crappy Loaner Bike
Around San Diego Bay
7:22 AM; San Diego, CA
17.5 °C; Clear
The DecoBike (similar to our NiceBikes) could have been better, I think I caught a lemon, the big gear kept popping out. I It was a great ride, though the traffic along Harbor Dr. in utter darkness was a little unnerving. Was glad I had programmed the bike into my mobile and even so I missed one turn, at where the bike path branches off S, along I-5. The rest was a piece of cake. Once there was a little brighter, there were quite a few bikes out. Chatted up a nice guy at the Coronado Ferry, riding to work.
7:22 AM; San Diego, CA
17.5 °C; Clear
The DecoBike (similar to our NiceBikes) could have been better, I think I caught a lemon, the big gear kept popping out. I It was a great ride, though the traffic along Harbor Dr. in utter darkness was a little unnerving. Was glad I had programmed the bike into my mobile and even so I missed one turn, at where the bike path branches off S, along I-5. The rest was a piece of cake. Once there was a little brighter, there were quite a few bikes out. Chatted up a nice guy at the Coronado Ferry, riding to work.
Monday Oct 16, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 36:11 3.81 km (9:30 / km) +28m 9:10 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
6:34 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
3.3 °C; Clear
Quick walk before a travel day, dogs likely won't get much before Wednesday evening. A slight chill bit no wind made this very beara le with a light fleece and no gloves. Gorgeous morning sky and a little bonus: had Jamie come towards us on his way to work. Chatted for a few and then went our ways. Crossing Energy Park Dr. at the stop sign E of Snelling pretty much every day for the last 2 years, often in heavy traffic and this is the first time someone honked at me. Was well into the street when he did a drag start from his stop sign. Guess he was in a hurry.
6:34 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
3.3 °C; Clear
Quick walk before a travel day, dogs likely won't get much before Wednesday evening. A slight chill bit no wind made this very beara le with a light fleece and no gloves. Gorgeous morning sky and a little bonus: had Jamie come towards us on his way to work. Chatted for a few and then went our ways. Crossing Energy Park Dr. at the stop sign E of Snelling pretty much every day for the last 2 years, often in heavy traffic and this is the first time someone honked at me. Was well into the street when he did a drag start from his stop sign. Guess he was in a hurry.
Sunday Oct 15, 2017 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:35:04 [1] 8.46 km (11:14 / km) +34m 11:01 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Home to Dunn Bros
8:01 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
5.6 °C; Partly cloudy
Walked with dogs to Dunn Bros for the weekly beans. Brisk morning, gradually clearing after the rainy night. Highlight for the dogs was walking along the tracks from Hamline and Selby to Summit. It was really too short in terms of oo-leash time but they made the most of it.
Sort of a trip down memory lane, too, when we walked up Fry, I ran into my friend Sher, I used to work with her SO Sarah at TR and we carpooled occasionally, when one of us had vehicle issues. We chatted for a while. Then I walked through the alley behind our previous home on Van Buren and a woman whom I recognized as having moved in on the block around the time we moved to our current home commented on the dogs. I introduced myself and got updated on the neighbors. One neighbor, Paul, passed away a couple of years ago. I also took a little detour onto the little stub of Portland between Hamline and Ayd Mill, to check out my friend Jim's house that had been damaged last winter when a vehicle lost control on Hamline and slammed into his house, which happens to be quite a bit above street level a few houses away from Hamline. That car must have been traveling fast to manage to do that ...
8:01 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
5.6 °C; Partly cloudy
Walked with dogs to Dunn Bros for the weekly beans. Brisk morning, gradually clearing after the rainy night. Highlight for the dogs was walking along the tracks from Hamline and Selby to Summit. It was really too short in terms of oo-leash time but they made the most of it.
Sort of a trip down memory lane, too, when we walked up Fry, I ran into my friend Sher, I used to work with her SO Sarah at TR and we carpooled occasionally, when one of us had vehicle issues. We chatted for a while. Then I walked through the alley behind our previous home on Van Buren and a woman whom I recognized as having moved in on the block around the time we moved to our current home commented on the dogs. I introduced myself and got updated on the neighbors. One neighbor, Paul, passed away a couple of years ago. I also took a little detour onto the little stub of Portland between Hamline and Ayd Mill, to check out my friend Jim's house that had been damaged last winter when a vehicle lost control on Hamline and slammed into his house, which happens to be quite a bit above street level a few houses away from Hamline. That car must have been traveling fast to manage to do that ...
3 PM
Biking Commuting 9:45 3.39 km (2:53 / km) +10m 2:50 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Target
3:40 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
10.9 °C; Partly cloudy
Needed a pair of new slacks for my trip, all the nicer pants I have are starting to fray at the edges. Such is life ... Lynn had a few items as well, since both of us are traveling for the first part of the week it wasn't enough to warrant a trip with the car. One of the easiest and least encumbered ride to the busy Hamline-University area during a busy time I recall, no wait for traffic lights. Saw my boss's boss, who is also traveling to San Diego on my way to check out, she was getting a few final items as well.
3:40 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
10.9 °C; Partly cloudy
Needed a pair of new slacks for my trip, all the nicer pants I have are starting to fray at the edges. Such is life ... Lynn had a few items as well, since both of us are traveling for the first part of the week it wasn't enough to warrant a trip with the car. One of the easiest and least encumbered ride to the busy Hamline-University area during a busy time I recall, no wait for traffic lights. Saw my boss's boss, who is also traveling to San Diego on my way to check out, she was getting a few final items as well.
Saturday Oct 14, 2017 #
8 AM
Hiking 2:17:26 [1] 13.21 km (10:24 / km) +94m 10:03 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
UMN Ag Campus Fields
8:27 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Cool morning, thought of wearing a fleece vest over a short-sleeved tee but opted for a canvas jacket. Glad I did and I should have included a pair of light gloves as well, my hands only started only warming up when the sun came out and I was out of the wind. There was a crew working on the Pierce Butler storm drains. and since I had a late start (8:30), there was a lot more traffic than I am used to. The UMN fields are close to being ready for harvest. There were some other dogs around so we cut across one of the corn fields to avoid them, was like in a maize maze. Several events going on at the fair grounds, a book fair and a classic car swap meet. The overflow parking across Como was pretty busy, Hamline U campus was another busy spot, with homecoming today.
8:27 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Cool morning, thought of wearing a fleece vest over a short-sleeved tee but opted for a canvas jacket. Glad I did and I should have included a pair of light gloves as well, my hands only started only warming up when the sun came out and I was out of the wind. There was a crew working on the Pierce Butler storm drains. and since I had a late start (8:30), there was a lot more traffic than I am used to. The UMN fields are close to being ready for harvest. There were some other dogs around so we cut across one of the corn fields to avoid them, was like in a maize maze. Several events going on at the fair grounds, a book fair and a classic car swap meet. The overflow parking across Como was pretty busy, Hamline U campus was another busy spot, with homecoming today.
Friday Oct 13, 2017 #
4 PM
Hiking 1:02:38 [1] 5.71 km (10:58 / km) +36m 10:38 / km
shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
4:51 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
14.0 °C; Clear
After filling up with Punch pizza (1 bufalina, 1/2 focaccia, 1/2 large Punch salad and a glass of the house red--just what the doctor ordered) after the (preventive) gastroenterology visit, I felt like I could brave the urban wild in the company of my canine companions. We made it past Lexington, checked out the progress on the storm drains (they are brought to level but need to be filled and finished) and enjoyed some off leash time. when we crossed the campus, we beheld Lynn, who just came from work. said hi and continued to meet her again at home. There, the dogs pointed out a marauding squirrel to me, which I sent into the great beyond, very much to the dog's delight. A fulfilling day.
4:51 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
14.0 °C; Clear
After filling up with Punch pizza (1 bufalina, 1/2 focaccia, 1/2 large Punch salad and a glass of the house red--just what the doctor ordered) after the (preventive) gastroenterology visit, I felt like I could brave the urban wild in the company of my canine companions. We made it past Lexington, checked out the progress on the storm drains (they are brought to level but need to be filled and finished) and enjoyed some off leash time. when we crossed the campus, we beheld Lynn, who just came from work. said hi and continued to meet her again at home. There, the dogs pointed out a marauding squirrel to me, which I sent into the great beyond, very much to the dog's delight. A fulfilling day.
Thursday Oct 12, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 29:46 13.62 km (2:11 / km) +38m 2:09 / km
ahr:130 max:152 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:12 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.4 °C; Clear
Mild morning, wore just a tee and a reflective vest for the ride in and was not cold at all, even worked up a decent sweat. There was a light drizzle or mist, only noticeable in the headlight of my bike and on my goggles. Like yesterday morning, there was a semi with a large tanker hanger at the UMN heating plant but unlike yesterday, it did not distract me enough to miss my turn onto the RR service road. There was some moisture on the Stone Arch Bridge deck, but I think that was condensation. Good ride!
6:12 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.4 °C; Clear
Mild morning, wore just a tee and a reflective vest for the ride in and was not cold at all, even worked up a decent sweat. There was a light drizzle or mist, only noticeable in the headlight of my bike and on my goggles. Like yesterday morning, there was a semi with a large tanker hanger at the UMN heating plant but unlike yesterday, it did not distract me enough to miss my turn onto the RR service road. There was some moisture on the Stone Arch Bridge deck, but I think that was condensation. Good ride!
4 PM
Hiking 40:15 [1] 3.81 km (10:34 / km) +25m 10:14 / km
ahr:95 max:120 shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
Energy Park Short
4:59 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice enough to walk in a t-shirt. First time I noticed feeling a little faint from the lack of food today but not too bad. Chatted with Tim, who was doing fall clean-up of his flowerbeds. Yesterday, another neighbor, Kevin, had his bike stolen while he was in his house to fill up a water bottle before a ride. Bike was found later that day, the guy who stole it crashed it in Edina and ended up under a car. No further details available ...
4:59 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice enough to walk in a t-shirt. First time I noticed feeling a little faint from the lack of food today but not too bad. Chatted with Tim, who was doing fall clean-up of his flowerbeds. Yesterday, another neighbor, Kevin, had his bike stolen while he was in his house to fill up a water bottle before a ride. Bike was found later that day, the guy who stole it crashed it in Edina and ended up under a car. No further details available ...
Biking Commuting 34:59 13.82 km (2:32 / km) +77m 2:28 / km
ahr:138 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:14 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Pretty decent SSE wind, which was a bother for some of the ride home, but other than that, the weather was fabulous! rode in t-shirt, without gloves. I thought I was done for the year with riding half naked. I felt like a water balloon after having ingested I don't know how many quarts of various clear liquids for colonoscopy prep. But surprisingly. no bonking on this slow but somewhat challenging ride home.
4:14 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Pretty decent SSE wind, which was a bother for some of the ride home, but other than that, the weather was fabulous! rode in t-shirt, without gloves. I thought I was done for the year with riding half naked. I felt like a water balloon after having ingested I don't know how many quarts of various clear liquids for colonoscopy prep. But surprisingly. no bonking on this slow but somewhat challenging ride home.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 34:03 14.06 km (2:25 / km) +56m 2:22 / km
ahr:124 max:144 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:35 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
3.7 °C; Clear
As expected, my upper inside thighs were a little sore this morning. I had felt them protesting during the lunges we were doing yesterday evening and they were still a little mad this morning. Fortunately nothing like the quads last week. Biking, stair climbing and even descending stairs were no issue, except for tired legs. But I took it easy on the ride into work. Not as brisk as yesterday morning but definitely fall-like. Forgot again to take a right onto the RR service road from Dinkytown Greenway so I build in the extra climb from the lower St. Anthony lock. There was a large running group doing specific strength at the Hennepin bridge, running the stairs, doing push-ups, etc. Good to see people out exercising!
6:35 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
3.7 °C; Clear
As expected, my upper inside thighs were a little sore this morning. I had felt them protesting during the lunges we were doing yesterday evening and they were still a little mad this morning. Fortunately nothing like the quads last week. Biking, stair climbing and even descending stairs were no issue, except for tired legs. But I took it easy on the ride into work. Not as brisk as yesterday morning but definitely fall-like. Forgot again to take a right onto the RR service road from Dinkytown Greenway so I build in the extra climb from the lower St. Anthony lock. There was a large running group doing specific strength at the Hennepin bridge, running the stairs, doing push-ups, etc. Good to see people out exercising!
3 PM
Biking Commuting 36:29 13.65 km (2:40 / km) +68m 2:36 / km
ahr:125 max:147 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:08 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.3 °C; Cloudy
Tired legs, a wee little headwind, slow going. Decided to cut through the Newell Park neighborhood and had to wait 2:30 at the light. I think next time, I will turn right and cross over at Englewood in the flow of traffic.
3:08 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.3 °C; Cloudy
Tired legs, a wee little headwind, slow going. Decided to cut through the Newell Park neighborhood and had to wait 2:30 at the light. I think next time, I will turn right and cross over at Englewood in the flow of traffic.
Hiking 36:43 [1] 3.78 km (9:43 / km) +26m 9:23 / km
ahr:93 max:120 shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
Energy Park Short
4:02 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
12.3 °C; Cloudy
Tired legs, even for the walk. A kid on Hamline U campus referred to my dogs to his companions, "Those are the dogs from yesterday!" I did not recall any people-dog interaction when we crossed the campus yesterday, so I looked at him uttering a puzzled "huh?" upon which he apologized for yesterday which left me even more puzzled. Must have been that I was in the zone ... Mellie and Roux stirred up a rabbit, which almost ran into me, while Roux was still making hunting bounds in the crown vetches.
4:02 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
12.3 °C; Cloudy
Tired legs, even for the walk. A kid on Hamline U campus referred to my dogs to his companions, "Those are the dogs from yesterday!" I did not recall any people-dog interaction when we crossed the campus yesterday, so I looked at him uttering a puzzled "huh?" upon which he apologized for yesterday which left me even more puzzled. Must have been that I was in the zone ... Mellie and Roux stirred up a rabbit, which almost ran into me, while Roux was still making hunting bounds in the crown vetches.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 33:08 13.95 km (2:23 / km) +36m 2:21 / km
ahr:132 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:29 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
1.1 °C; Partly cloudy
First real fall ride with temps hovering just above freezing. Missed the turn-off to go down to the the lower St. Anthony Falls lock and rode on the lawn to get past the construction. They do have a ton of replacement planks for the boardwalk sitting there. Glad for the warm gloves and the warm shower this morning. Shorts were still fine.
6:29 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
1.1 °C; Partly cloudy
First real fall ride with temps hovering just above freezing. Missed the turn-off to go down to the the lower St. Anthony Falls lock and rode on the lawn to get past the construction. They do have a ton of replacement planks for the boardwalk sitting there. Glad for the warm gloves and the warm shower this morning. Shorts were still fine.
3 PM
Hiking 36:02 3.76 km (9:35 / km) +25m 9:16 / km
ahr:100 max:135 shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
Energy Park Short
4:34 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
10.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice evening walk, put my hat on, because it was not warm. Crawled into bed after returning, to rest a little before the EU workout tonight.
4:34 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
10.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice evening walk, put my hat on, because it was not warm. Crawled into bed after returning, to rest a little before the EU workout tonight.
Biking Commuting 33:32 13.74 km (2:26 / km) +81m 2:22 / km
ahr:135 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:43 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.4 °C; Cloudy
Took it super easy because of the workout tonight. Felt also a little tired and sluggish.
3:43 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.4 °C; Cloudy
Took it super easy because of the workout tonight. Felt also a little tired and sluggish.
6 PM
Biking Commuting 14:03 3.4 km (4:08 / km) +34m 3:56 / km
ahr:114 max:138 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Como Golf Course to Home
8:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
6.8 °C; Partly cloudy
8:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
6.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Running 1:25:54 8.36 km (10:17 / km) +268m 8:51 / km
ahr:133 max:169 shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
EU MYR: Plyos and Hill Bounding
6:32 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.1 °C; Partly cloudy
EU MYR: Plyos and Hill Bounding, Nice turn-out tonight. Started with a gentle warm-up run, met Margie at the 11th tee. Started with some warm up leg swings, then plyos. I know I will feel the lunges tomorrow, feeling them already tonight. Then 4 x 5 hill bounding sequences on the western slope. Intense, got my HR up to close to 170 by the last climb. Finishing off with a jog back to the parking lot, where Karl was just getting his bike gear on. Great workout!
6:32 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.1 °C; Partly cloudy
EU MYR: Plyos and Hill Bounding, Nice turn-out tonight. Started with a gentle warm-up run, met Margie at the 11th tee. Started with some warm up leg swings, then plyos. I know I will feel the lunges tomorrow, feeling them already tonight. Then 4 x 5 hill bounding sequences on the western slope. Intense, got my HR up to close to 170 by the last climb. Finishing off with a jog back to the parking lot, where Karl was just getting his bike gear on. Great workout!
Biking Commuting 8:45 2.72 km (3:13 / km) +14m 3:08 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Como Golf Course
6:16 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
9.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Karl stopped by, we rode together. Both of us commented that it seemed to be warmer than during our ride home from work. Comparing the temps, it was!
6:16 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
9.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Karl stopped by, we rode together. Both of us commented that it seemed to be warmer than during our ride home from work. Comparing the temps, it was!
Monday Oct 9, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 43:16 17.67 km (2:27 / km) +105m 2:23 / km
ahr:131 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC via Dunn Bros
6:39 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
7.8 °C; Cloudy
Starting the week with a café frappé because we ran out of beans while I was on the Vermilion this last weekend. After cold coffee, I headed to Dunn Bros for fresh beans, then to work, along the river. Asked the first cyclist I passe if I could go under the Franklin Bridge and was glad that the very friendly answer was "Yes, it's open." After climbing out of the valley under Northern Pacific #9, 10th Street and I-94W Bridges, I dropped back down to Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam to avoid the reconstruction of the boardwalk. By the way, after inquiring about the work being done (could not find any info online), I got a very nice response from a city engineer who described the project in great detail for me. 100 ft. of boards replaced, will take about three weeks if no further rain delay.
6:39 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
7.8 °C; Cloudy
Starting the week with a café frappé because we ran out of beans while I was on the Vermilion this last weekend. After cold coffee, I headed to Dunn Bros for fresh beans, then to work, along the river. Asked the first cyclist I passe if I could go under the Franklin Bridge and was glad that the very friendly answer was "Yes, it's open." After climbing out of the valley under Northern Pacific #9, 10th Street and I-94W Bridges, I dropped back down to Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam to avoid the reconstruction of the boardwalk. By the way, after inquiring about the work being done (could not find any info online), I got a very nice response from a city engineer who described the project in great detail for me. 100 ft. of boards replaced, will take about three weeks if no further rain delay.
3 PM
Running: Interval 31:50 3.8 km (8:23 / km) +25m 8:07 / km
ahr:111 max:143 shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
4:35 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
9.2 °C; Cloudy
Quick walk/run with dogs, weather rather cool. Dogs love it.
Biking Commuting 30:02 13.98 km (2:09 / km) +62m 2:06 / km
ahr:140 max:164 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.2 °C; Cloudy
Uneventful ride home. A nice tailwind, kicked it up a couple of noches for the occasion.
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
9.2 °C; Cloudy
Uneventful ride home. A nice tailwind, kicked it up a couple of noches for the occasion.
Sunday Oct 8, 2017 #
9 AM
Canoeing River 2:38:59 16.8 km (9:28 / km) +17m 9:25 / km
shoes: Galyan's Woodsman III
Snowshoe Narrows to Gold Mine Road
9:18 AM; Vermilion River
9.7 °C; Light rain
It started raining during breakfast this morning. Craig and Ben made a great omelette with sausage, tomatoes, peppers and onions, all wrapped in a burrito. Paddling in light rain, gradually, the steep, high banks receded and gave way to a wide valley with reed wetlands farther back and wild rice beds along the narrow channel. Saw a trumpeter swan family and a variety of ducks. The swans were majestic in take-off and the young ones gradually gained height until the parent took the lead, guiding them eastward. Holmes Creek, which we needed to access to get to the landing, was hidden at the end of a bay covered in wild rice and water lilies. Glad I had the 7.5' USGS map printed out and had a good lay of the land. My friends were doubting the direction but the landing came soon in sight. Quick shuttle to the put-in point at the bottom of Tabletop Rapids, bidding farewell to Craig and heading back to Gold Mine Road, then the long ride home.
9:18 AM; Vermilion River
9.7 °C; Light rain
It started raining during breakfast this morning. Craig and Ben made a great omelette with sausage, tomatoes, peppers and onions, all wrapped in a burrito. Paddling in light rain, gradually, the steep, high banks receded and gave way to a wide valley with reed wetlands farther back and wild rice beds along the narrow channel. Saw a trumpeter swan family and a variety of ducks. The swans were majestic in take-off and the young ones gradually gained height until the parent took the lead, guiding them eastward. Holmes Creek, which we needed to access to get to the landing, was hidden at the end of a bay covered in wild rice and water lilies. Glad I had the 7.5' USGS map printed out and had a good lay of the land. My friends were doubting the direction but the landing came soon in sight. Quick shuttle to the put-in point at the bottom of Tabletop Rapids, bidding farewell to Craig and heading back to Gold Mine Road, then the long ride home.
Saturday Oct 7, 2017 #
5 AM
Hiking 12:30 [1] 0.76 km (16:27 / km) +9m 15:32 / km
shoes: Teva Terra Fi
Walk with Dogs
5:20 AM; CR 24 Landing
5.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Got the dogs out in the dark, for a quic walk before starting a fire and making coffee. Beautiful foggy morning.
5:20 AM; CR 24 Landing
5.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Got the dogs out in the dark, for a quic walk before starting a fire and making coffee. Beautiful foggy morning.
9 AM
Canoeing River 4:54:45 27.27 km (10:49 / km) +132m 10:33 / km
shoes: Galyan's Woodsman III
CR 24 Landing to Snowshoe Narrows
9:54 AM; Vermilion River
14.7 °C; Clear
Long day on the river, ran Belgium Fred's Rapid (twice, once in stern with Karl in his canoe, then ferrying down my own canoe with Ben in stern), portaged DeCaigny and Chipmunk Falls. Craig soloed DeCaigny. For each portage, I carried Karl's canoe and a heavy portage pack and then a second canoe without any excess luggage, first my own and then Craig's. getting easier with each time, had been 8+ years since I last portaged. Trails were muddy and uneven but practicable when paying attention. went up Pelican River to check out the rapids, neat, worth the 10 minute side trip. The canoe camp downstream from Snowshoe Narrows is not well marked on the DNR map and the sign is down. Uneven steps lead up to a small site, hard for us to squeeze in with four tents. but beautiful views of the narrows. Motor boat went up in the evening.
9:54 AM; Vermilion River
14.7 °C; Clear
Long day on the river, ran Belgium Fred's Rapid (twice, once in stern with Karl in his canoe, then ferrying down my own canoe with Ben in stern), portaged DeCaigny and Chipmunk Falls. Craig soloed DeCaigny. For each portage, I carried Karl's canoe and a heavy portage pack and then a second canoe without any excess luggage, first my own and then Craig's. getting easier with each time, had been 8+ years since I last portaged. Trails were muddy and uneven but practicable when paying attention. went up Pelican River to check out the rapids, neat, worth the 10 minute side trip. The canoe camp downstream from Snowshoe Narrows is not well marked on the DNR map and the sign is down. Uneven steps lead up to a small site, hard for us to squeeze in with four tents. but beautiful views of the narrows. Motor boat went up in the evening.
Friday Oct 6, 2017 #
6 AM
Hiking 35:08 [1] 3.63 km (9:41 / km) +24m 9:22 / km
shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
6:49 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
8.6 °C; Clear
Quick walk with dogs before the long drive to the Vermilion River. Looks like it's going to be a great weekend weatherwise!. Beautiful morning mists, with dawn sky to the ease and sinking full moon to the west. Roux was more preoccupied with the small utility vehicles at hamline than with rabbits and squirrels this morning. still wonder what his experience was with him that he wants to go after them.
6:49 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
8.6 °C; Clear
Quick walk with dogs before the long drive to the Vermilion River. Looks like it's going to be a great weekend weatherwise!. Beautiful morning mists, with dawn sky to the ease and sinking full moon to the west. Roux was more preoccupied with the small utility vehicles at hamline than with rabbits and squirrels this morning. still wonder what his experience was with him that he wants to go after them.
4 PM
Hiking 1:17:20 3.87 km (19:59 / km) +101m 17:41 / km
shoes: Teva Terra Fi
Tabletop Rapids Portage
4:43 PM; Vermilion River
10.7 °C; Cloudy
Paddled across the Vermilion from campsite with Karl to hike the portage trail, about 1.5 km. Well worth it, the falls cascade down over steps and the follow a class III-IV to just above the CR-24 landing and canoe camp site. Started dinner prep after we got back.
4:43 PM; Vermilion River
10.7 °C; Cloudy
Paddled across the Vermilion from campsite with Karl to hike the portage trail, about 1.5 km. Well worth it, the falls cascade down over steps and the follow a class III-IV to just above the CR-24 landing and canoe camp site. Started dinner prep after we got back.
Thursday Oct 5, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 32:12 13.97 km (2:18 / km) +33m 2:17 / km
ahr:129 max:145 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:23 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.0 °C; Cloudy
Just a little warmer this morning but without the wind made it feel downright toasty. Rode down W River Pkwy by the Guthrie to check out progress on the boardwalk work and to figure out exactly what is being done. Looks like they are replacing the foundations for the rail that separates the street from the trail. By the way, there seem to be a lot of last minute construction projects taking off. Closer to home, Pierce Butler Rte E of Snelling has work done starting today, it seems like part of it are the storm drains.
6:23 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
10.0 °C; Cloudy
Just a little warmer this morning but without the wind made it feel downright toasty. Rode down W River Pkwy by the Guthrie to check out progress on the boardwalk work and to figure out exactly what is being done. Looks like they are replacing the foundations for the rail that separates the street from the trail. By the way, there seem to be a lot of last minute construction projects taking off. Closer to home, Pierce Butler Rte E of Snelling has work done starting today, it seems like part of it are the storm drains.
12 PM
Biking Commuting 32:34 13.58 km (2:24 / km) +61m 2:21 / km
ahr:133 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
12:50 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.2 °C; Cloudy
Riding home early, heading for last meeting with the surgeon. Laid down the law on not doing anything stupid, like lifting heavy items overhead. Told him I needed to load the canoe this PM and he said to be smart about it. I tried to be as mart as I could be without being stupid.
12:50 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
17.2 °C; Cloudy
Riding home early, heading for last meeting with the surgeon. Laid down the law on not doing anything stupid, like lifting heavy items overhead. Told him I needed to load the canoe this PM and he said to be smart about it. I tried to be as mart as I could be without being stupid.
3 PM
Hiking 39:40 [1] 3.58 km (11:05 / km) +27m 10:41 / km
shoes: Teva Terra Fi
Energy Park Short
3:44 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.8 °C; Light rain
Quick walk with the dogs, some rain towards the end. After we got back, I immediately started working on getting the canoe on the car. Forgot that I left my regular factory rack grabbers at the cabin, so I had to adjust and install the new ones I bought for Lynn's Acura, which took some time. Canoe on car, most items needed for a weekend of paddling and camping gathered. Went to Karl's, later, to load his canoe as well.
3:44 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.8 °C; Light rain
Quick walk with the dogs, some rain towards the end. After we got back, I immediately started working on getting the canoe on the car. Forgot that I left my regular factory rack grabbers at the cabin, so I had to adjust and install the new ones I bought for Lynn's Acura, which took some time. Canoe on car, most items needed for a weekend of paddling and camping gathered. Went to Karl's, later, to load his canoe as well.
Wednesday Oct 4, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 34:01 13.66 km (2:29 / km) +39m 2:27 / km
ahr:125 max:149 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:22 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
8.7 °C; Clear
Quite a difference from yesterday morning, instead of warm, muggy and wet, there was a dry, cold wind blowing from the west, making me glad to be wearing long sleeves and gloves. The latter did not seem quite adequate. Had been worried about soreness from yesterday's hill workout but was fine, was still taking it easy to foster recovery. Took the RR service road between Dinkytown Greenway and the Stone Arch Bridge, avoiding the closed boardwalk by Mill City Museum.
6:22 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
8.7 °C; Clear
Quite a difference from yesterday morning, instead of warm, muggy and wet, there was a dry, cold wind blowing from the west, making me glad to be wearing long sleeves and gloves. The latter did not seem quite adequate. Had been worried about soreness from yesterday's hill workout but was fine, was still taking it easy to foster recovery. Took the RR service road between Dinkytown Greenway and the Stone Arch Bridge, avoiding the closed boardwalk by Mill City Museum.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 31:58 14.2 km (2:15 / km) +84m 2:11 / km
ahr:137 max:160 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:37 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
14.9 °C; Clear
Could have been another fast ride but too many things to see. took a picture of the construction going on the boardwalk across from Mill City Museum. they were pouring concrete but I could not quite make out exactly what they were improving. Then I went down to the lock to take the trail back up. Needed to stop for a lovely view of the Stone Arch Bridge with the foaming waters of St. Anthony falls behind.
3:37 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
14.9 °C; Clear
Could have been another fast ride but too many things to see. took a picture of the construction going on the boardwalk across from Mill City Museum. they were pouring concrete but I could not quite make out exactly what they were improving. Then I went down to the lock to take the trail back up. Needed to stop for a lovely view of the Stone Arch Bridge with the foaming waters of St. Anthony falls behind.
Hiking 47:23 [1] 4.31 km (11:00 / km) +32m 10:36 / km
ahr:90 max:120 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:35 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
14.8 °C; Partly cloudy
A little something extra, thanks to an elderly couple with a bichon frise whom I did not want to pass with my two predators. We did find a gap in the heavy traffic on Pierce Butler to make it to the other side. Young maidens asking for permission to pet the dogs, both dogs and maidens were elated. I think Hamline U should provide dog food to us for serving as therapy dogs to alienated students.
4:35 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
14.8 °C; Partly cloudy
A little something extra, thanks to an elderly couple with a bichon frise whom I did not want to pass with my two predators. We did find a gap in the heavy traffic on Pierce Butler to make it to the other side. Young maidens asking for permission to pet the dogs, both dogs and maidens were elated. I think Hamline U should provide dog food to us for serving as therapy dogs to alienated students.
Tuesday Oct 3, 2017 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 36:42 14.65 km (2:30 / km) +35m 2:29 / km
ahr:124 max:147 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:24 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.7 °C; Light rain
It rained all night, more than 50mm as far as I could tell. It had stopped by the time I fed the dogs around 5:00 AM and walked them around the premises and I was hopeful I might be able to ride in almost dry. Still no rain at 6:10, when I got going, but as I approached Minneapolis it started with increasing intensity. the boardwalk across from Mill City Ruins is closed, I assume for repairs, but I did not take the RR service road because of the huge puddles. I stopped to take some pics on the Stone Arch Bridge and then continued. I was drenched by the time I rolled into TPC. There, the automatic gate wasn't working and the security which I called told me that the truck gate at the loading ramp was wide open. I hadn't noticed ... Blame it on my goggles, which were wet and foggy ;-)
6:24 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.7 °C; Light rain
It rained all night, more than 50mm as far as I could tell. It had stopped by the time I fed the dogs around 5:00 AM and walked them around the premises and I was hopeful I might be able to ride in almost dry. Still no rain at 6:10, when I got going, but as I approached Minneapolis it started with increasing intensity. the boardwalk across from Mill City Ruins is closed, I assume for repairs, but I did not take the RR service road because of the huge puddles. I stopped to take some pics on the Stone Arch Bridge and then continued. I was drenched by the time I rolled into TPC. There, the automatic gate wasn't working and the security which I called told me that the truck gate at the loading ramp was wide open. I hadn't noticed ... Blame it on my goggles, which were wet and foggy ;-)
3 PM
Running: Interval 32:19 3.72 km (8:41 / km) +23m 8:26 / km
ahr:111 max:135 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:29 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Mix of running and walking today, dogs were quite happy with that arrangement. Bright, cool and windy. Dropped or rather flung the doggy remote right in the middle of Pierce Butler as I was greeting the person who had stopped to let us cross.
4:29 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Mix of running and walking today, dogs were quite happy with that arrangement. Bright, cool and windy. Dropped or rather flung the doggy remote right in the middle of Pierce Butler as I was greeting the person who had stopped to let us cross.
Biking Commuting 29:30 13.79 km (2:08 / km) +65m 2:05 / km
ahr:143 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Decent tailwind, this could have been a PB but I saw something when I was going S on Snelling that made me stop: where the school bus garage used to be, E of Snelling and S of Como, they are building an expansion of the schools (hmong or deaf, not sure which one). Part of this is a parking ramp and some open space. Today, I saw this open space in action, it is actually a soccer field with what may be astro turf. kids playing on it, great!
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
16.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Decent tailwind, this could have been a PB but I saw something when I was going S on Snelling that made me stop: where the school bus garage used to be, E of Snelling and S of Como, they are building an expansion of the schools (hmong or deaf, not sure which one). Part of this is a parking ramp and some open space. Today, I saw this open space in action, it is actually a soccer field with what may be astro turf. kids playing on it, great!
6 PM
Running: Hills 1:20:38 9.87 km (8:10 / km) +295m 7:06 / km
ahr:141 max:170 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
EU MYR: 45' Hill Bounding
6:34 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
15.0 °C; Clear
Fartlek-style bounding workout tonight, after a 20' warmup, 45' of continuous bounding, L3-L4 up the major hills, with some jogging on the flats and downhills for recovery. 45' turned out to be 4.5 laps for Jamie, Matt and me. Based on how my quads feel, this was a kick-ass workout. My fancy Garmin watch suggested 28 hours recovery, it hasn't done that in a long time. Beautiful full moon rising on this mild fall night and good company from a lot of friends I hadn't seen in a long time and a few new faces. And the shoulder feels great!
6:34 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
15.0 °C; Clear
Fartlek-style bounding workout tonight, after a 20' warmup, 45' of continuous bounding, L3-L4 up the major hills, with some jogging on the flats and downhills for recovery. 45' turned out to be 4.5 laps for Jamie, Matt and me. Based on how my quads feel, this was a kick-ass workout. My fancy Garmin watch suggested 28 hours recovery, it hasn't done that in a long time. Beautiful full moon rising on this mild fall night and good company from a lot of friends I hadn't seen in a long time and a few new faces. And the shoulder feels great!
Monday Oct 2, 2017 #
6 AM
Running 10:35 0.92 km (11:30 / km) +50m 9:03 / km
ahr:108 max:138 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to TCC plus Stairs
7:17 AM; TPC to TCC
The usual stair climbing.
7:17 AM; TPC to TCC
The usual stair climbing.
Biking Commuting 32:58 13.97 km (2:22 / km) +46m 2:19 / km
ahr:127 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:30 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.4 °C; Chance of rain
Lucked out again, stopped raining by the time I left the house. Even the roads had started to dry out, shoes were hardly wet.
6:30 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
12.4 °C; Chance of rain
Lucked out again, stopped raining by the time I left the house. Even the roads had started to dry out, shoes were hardly wet.
3 PM
Hiking 36:25 3.81 km (9:33 / km) +27m 9:14 / km
ahr:92 max:125 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Energy Park Short
4:44 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
18.4 °C; Light rain
Stayed dry, mostly. Some mist and drizzle started but stopped again. Warm, maybe the last time this fall. After we got home and I was cooking dinner, it let loose. Hard rain and some thunder and lightning. But we were dry. I guess I could have ridden home from work, starting in rain and ending up dry. But I would have been so wet that I don't think I would have taken the dogs out.
4:44 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
18.4 °C; Light rain
Stayed dry, mostly. Some mist and drizzle started but stopped again. Warm, maybe the last time this fall. After we got home and I was cooking dinner, it let loose. Hard rain and some thunder and lightning. But we were dry. I guess I could have ridden home from work, starting in rain and ending up dry. But I would have been so wet that I don't think I would have taken the dogs out.
Biking Commuting 2:55 1.22 km (2:23 / km) +1m 2:23 / km
ahr:108 max:125 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Green Line
3:57 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
18.4 °C; Light rain
When I entered TPC I thought I might make it in spite of wet roads but by the time I had changed and stepped out with the bike it was raining hard. The Germans have a nice expression for this, "es regnet Bindfäden" literally it's raining twine (or string), meaning the raindrops look like they are in a continuous stream. so I rode just to the Nicollet Mall Green Line station. Look at that funny GPS track :-D
3:57 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
18.4 °C; Light rain
When I entered TPC I thought I might make it in spite of wet roads but by the time I had changed and stepped out with the bike it was raining hard. The Germans have a nice expression for this, "es regnet Bindfäden" literally it's raining twine (or string), meaning the raindrops look like they are in a continuous stream. so I rode just to the Nicollet Mall Green Line station. Look at that funny GPS track :-D
Sunday Oct 1, 2017 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:37:28 [1] 8.81 km (11:04 / km) +60m 10:42 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Lexington to UMN Transit Way
8:58 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
14.1 °C; Chance of rain
Later than usual, waited to let the rain abate, was well worth it. Just had a couple of sprinkles. Good for the TCM runners, too. Roux had a couple of near misses when chasing rabbits and squirrels. He was happy anyway. Noticed a terrain feature I hadn't been aware of before, because I changed my usual route, following the road between the tracks and McMurray Field. There is a deep trench between the road and the tracks on either side of St. Paul Animal Control. May need to explore this some time.
8:58 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
14.1 °C; Chance of rain
Later than usual, waited to let the rain abate, was well worth it. Just had a couple of sprinkles. Good for the TCM runners, too. Roux had a couple of near misses when chasing rabbits and squirrels. He was happy anyway. Noticed a terrain feature I hadn't been aware of before, because I changed my usual route, following the road between the tracks and McMurray Field. There is a deep trench between the road and the tracks on either side of St. Paul Animal Control. May need to explore this some time.