Training Log Archive: cfosp1In the 31 days ending May 31, 2019:
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Friday May 31, 2019 #
Hiking 33:43 3.56 km (9:29 / km) +22m 9:12 / km
ahr:109 max:133 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Biking Commuting (Home to TPC) 29:15 13.69 km (2:08 / km) +36m 2:07 / km
ahr:145 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Biking Commuting 28:04 13.35 km (2:06 / km) +65m 2:03 / km
ahr:147 max:163 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:07 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
31.1 °C; Clear
Nice tailwind for a change. Kept up a good pace and my HR up, surprised I wasn't faster. First time to soak t-shirt before the ride, to get some extra cooling. 31 °C.
Thursday May 30, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 30:59 13.78 km (2:15 / km) +28m 2:14 / km
ahr:138 max:156 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Hiking (TPC to Desk) 15:17 0.81 km (18:52 / km)
ahr:107 max:143 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
Biking Commuting (TPC to Home) 30:22 13.77 km (2:12 / km) +58m 2:10 / km
ahr:140 max:165 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Biking Commuting 38:01 3.85 km (9:52 / km) +16m 9:40 / km
ahr:106 max:135 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Wednesday May 29, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 31:40 13.74 km (2:18 / km) +32m 2:17 / km
ahr:135 max:150 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:31 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
13.0 °C; Clear
Warm enough for bare arms.
Hiking 39:41 [1] 3.71 km (10:42 / km) +25m 10:21 / km
ahr:96 max:113 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:46 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
23.0 °C; Clear
MN High School State Track Meet at Hamline U's Klas Field. Fun to see so many young athletes. At Energy Park, we were wading through dandelion seed globes. Lovely blossom scents whafting from every direction. The gigantic snow mount has become an ant hill. It's definitely not going to last till June 28, as I guessed.
Biking Commuting 41:14 15.94 km (2:35 / km) +102m 2:30 / km
ahr:130 max:183 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:32 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
22.0 °C; Clear
Stopped at Gestur's to pick up some basil and sage plants. Traded some yarn with him, too. Then off, home, on an unaccustomed way. Perfect riding weather!
Tuesday May 28, 2019 #
Hiking 14:21 0.98 km (14:39 / km)
ahr:108 max:136
7:17 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Biking Commuting 31:48 13.82 km (2:18 / km) +38m 2:16 / km
ahr:133 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:29 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
7.2 °C; Cloudy
First time with new Garmin. Had to connect the cadence sensor on bike, the HRM and the temparature pod. Getting a lock on the GPS satellites took the longest. Nice ride in, Low hanging clouds blanketed Minneapolis, the tall buildings were scraping sky.
Biking Commuting 31:56 13.66 km (2:20 / km) +63m 2:17 / km
ahr:134 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:45 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
20.0 °C; Partly cloudy
Nice temperature for a ride, I could deal with the slight easterly wind. Other cyclists have discovered the detour for the Dinkytown Greenway closure, along the RR service road. I wonder if the company will crack down withso many cyclists. Rearended car on the ramp from Pierce Butler onto N Snelling. Drivers always look for cars coming from the left and not what's right in front of them. Do not expect that a car will stop for you in the crosswalk.
Running 1:21:08 11.37 km (7:08 / km) +178m 6:37 / km
ahr:142 max:166 shoes: Salomon Speedcross 3
6:36 PM; Battle Creek East
17.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Brought two left ski boots to practice, one skate and one classic. I was so exited about the decent weather. Oh well, made the best of it and did an interval run instead of a interval roller ski. Enjoyed the very scenic Battle Creek East park, which has quite a few trails cut off by water.
Monday May 27, 2019 #
Hiking 1:33:41 [1] 6.27 km (14:56 / km) +21m 14:42 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
8:03 AM; Washburn, WI
6.0 °C; Cloudy
Cold and a blustery NE wind. High surf, needed to find my way off the beach for most of the way. But we made it to the Sioux, then returned to take the stub from Friendly Valley to the slough and then back along the RR grade. Lovely forget me not along the way.
Biking MTB 31:58 8.08 km (3:57 / km) +82m 3:46 / km
ahr:121 max:149 shoes: Gravity 19.5" 29er MTB
10:43 AM; Washburn, WI
7.0 °C; Cloudy
Quick loop with Roux. Took the RR grade from Onion River to Bayview Park (Roux on) to Friendly Valley (Roux off), then up Kjarvick (Roux on), down McCulloch (Roux off) until it levels out and back to the Onion (Roux On) Really enjoy the Klick-Fix stick to keep the tow rope out of my front wheel. Roux off leash led all the way down McCulloch, me going easily 30 km/h. He immediately took a nap when we got home.
Sunday May 26, 2019 #
Canoeing Lake 44:47 [1] 2.22 km (20:10 / km)
shoes: Hobie Island Adventure Tandem
7:41 AM; Washburn, WI
12.0 °C; Clear
Picking up a monster log, 5 m long, 40 cm diameter, some serious spikes at either end. Will use it as the foundation for my boat storage platform in the muck betweenPicking up a monster log, 5 m long, 40 cm diameter, some serious spikes at either end. Will use it as the foundation for my boat storage platform in the muck between road and lake shore. Turned out that shuttling the log back to our place was the easy part. The hard part was moving it from lake into position, which took me about six hours using a peavey (30 minutes) and a come-along (5 hrs). Feeling pretty sore as I'm writing this. But the work is done! road and lake shore.
Saturday May 25, 2019 #
Kayak: Lake 48:55 [1] 3.35 km (14:36 / km)
shoes: Hobie Island Adventure Tandem
7:10 AM; Washburn, WI
16.0 °C; Clear
Picked up two nice logs, both preserved with creosote, one of them a narrow gauge RR tie. Bumped a small log when landing the Hobie at first target and sheared off the axis pin of the aka brace. Helped my self by inserting a stick instead of a nylon bolt. When I returned,, I wan't able to pull the Hobie much farther than the edge of the water. Thought this was odd, it didn't occur to me to check for water in the bilge, which I did in the evening. Indeed, it was full of water. I forgot to close the bilge water drain plug, which got lost in the process. Ordered a new one and a spare and until I receive it, I plugged the drain with what, a stick.
Hiking 1:19:06 [1] 5.62 km (14:04 / km) +120m 12:43 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
1:37 PM; Washburn, WI
17.0 °C; Partly cloudy
Walk with the dogs, goal was Pikes Creek at the bottom of Jolly Long. Once there, I bushwhacked dead reckoning towards the power line which we took back up to Anchor Trail. A lovely walk, dogs were super happy to explore along the way. Did not see a soul, but many harbingers of spring, including violets, trillium and anemone. They are putting up Big Top Chautauqua, not with a big top but some sort of a hard sided contraption. Also some sort of a road built off Telford Training Loop. Maybe another yurt?
Friday May 24, 2019 #
Hiking 26:53 1.07 km (25:07 / km) +9m 24:07 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
8:29 AM; Washburn, WI
9.1 °C; Cloudy
Checked the trail cams and walked to the Onion cut. Was amazed at how much thicker vegetation has gotten atop the railroad grade past my property. In the swamp, Caltha palustris everywhere, nice dots of yellow on this drab day.
Hiking 1:14:16 [1] 5.45 km (13:38 / km) +11m 13:29 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
6:41 AM; Washburn, WI
7.6 °C; Cloudy
No way to walk on the wet sand today, surf from a light easterly wind had waves breaking and to preserve dry feet, I had to walk farther inland. Not many birds today and no people. We had the beach to ourselves. Walked back on the RR grade between Friendly Valley and Bayview Park, the DNR or Bayview made the trail passable. First time that I saw this done. Except for a few wet spots, it's going to be an easy walk or MTB ride.
Thursday May 23, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 33:03 13.45 km (2:27 / km) +35m 2:26 / km
ahr:134 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:39 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
11.9 °C; Cloudy
Decent headwind. Boldly took Dinkytown Greenway and glad to see that the RR service road river left is still available.
Biking Commuting 32:00 13.79 km (2:19 / km) +5m 2:19 / km
ahr:127 max:139 shoes: All-City Space Horse
2:44 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
15.5 °C; Cloudy
Starting to have a suspicion that my start/stop button on the Garmin is beginning to go wonky. The unit turned off less than 10 minutes into the ride. I can understand when this happens when the ski pole strap pushes against one of the buttons but I wasn't even wearing gloves and the cuffs of my top were soft. Will keep an eye on this. Other than that a very pleasant ride. A slight tailwind and dry, mild temps to boot. Also happy that I can get by the construction site using the RR service road to the Dinkytown Greenway. Practically my normal route.
Wednesday May 22, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 2:33 [1] 0.71 km (3:35 / km) +1m 3:34 / km
ahr:104 max:115 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:56 AM; Minneapolis
9.5 °C; Rain
Biking Commuting 3:40 1.1 km (3:20 / km) +3m 3:17 / km
ahr:116 max:129 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:23 AM; Home to Green Line
9.2 °C; Rain
No rain when I let dogs out at 5:00 AM. Was under the delusion I could ride to work. A downpour when I headed out, soked by the time I got to the train.
Running: Interval 32:51 3.74 km (8:47 / km) +37m 8:22 / km
ahr:111 max:137 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:29 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
16.4 °C; Cloudy
Fast hike/jog. hurrying to meet my former colleague Paul for a beer at Union 36 in Eagan. Still windy but mild.
Biking Commuting 33:09 12.62 km (2:38 / km) +70m 2:33 / km
ahr:132 max:157 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:50 PM; Hamline Midway
16.1 °C; Cloudy
Decided to take the direct route out of DT because of the wind. Also wanted to check on Dinkytown Greenway from the S end. It seems to be closed for just a few meters near the new steam plant. I rode through the East Bank Campus there is a large portion on its NW side fenced off. Ended up taking 15th NE to 5th to get back on track. Long lights to cross University and 4th ... Strong wind from S, not too much of a bother.
Tuesday May 21, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 40:13 17.19 km (2:20 / km) +70m 2:18 / km
ahr:133 max:157 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:17 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
9.4 °C; Partly cloudy
Coffee run, was at Dunn Bros early, had to wait at the locked door, together with other patrons. Saw my friend S. Took the south side of Late Street Bridge, to take in the views of the now green Mississippi River banks. Pleasant ride. Not looking forward to the ride home, though, with 30+ km/h easterly winds in the forecast.
Hiking 37:20 3.87 km (9:39 / km) +41m 9:10 / km
ahr:99 max:127 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway
14.9 °C; Cloudy
A few raindrops as soon as we started walking, never got much stronger though, at least not until we made it home and were safely inside. Wind was brisk but the temp was mild.
Biking Commuting 35:56 13.67 km (2:38 / km) +86m 2:33 / km
ahr:142 max:168 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:38 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
15.8 °C; Cloudy
What a slog, the wind was really blowing from due east. Taking S St. Anthony was not any help and I might as well have taken Hewitt through the neighborhood and waited at the long light at Snelling instead of fighting the wind on Pierce Butler. But I persisted. Makes you all the more happy to be home and done with it.
Strength 17:30
ahr:107 max:128 shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
6:59 PM; Midway YMCA
Part two of my workout. Did not have my stretching/core interval timer loaded on the Garmin but did have my mobile in the locker. Just walked down and synced it to my Garmin. Oh, how I need those stretches, gotta get back into the routine I used to get rid of my lower back pain, which I did, it has not come back. Not the only reason I need to remain flexible. Did some calf and hamstring stretches, planks, abs, lower back, etc. Have to dig up my old routine, which was quite effective.
Running 26:04 2.54 km (10:16 / km) +10m 10:04 / km
ahr:148 max:171 shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
6:20 PM; Midway YMCA
Can't believe EU wanted to have the roller ski workout tonight. I guess when you are bicycle commuting, you follow the forecast a little more closely. EU did move indoors but these are close quarters for a group of 20, preferred the Y. Saw Karl and my neighbor Kale when I got there.
25 minute HIIT. One lower intensity followed by 3-3-2 minute L4. Used the climbing setting increasing the resistance to 16, recovering at 10.
Signed up for the E-Fitness orientation on the way out, just want to see what it's like. Karl was going to check on his handywork on the bike trail along Lower Afton: rainwater diversion. The right night to check I guess.
Monday May 20, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 35:12 13.73 km (2:34 / km) +33m 2:32 / km
ahr:133 max:150 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:26 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
2.4 °C; Clear
Frosty ride this AM. When I got up, the thermometer showed 2 °C and as suspected, the cars parked outside were covered with frost. Finding the Dinkytown Greenway closed was not too big of a surprise because I had seen signs alerting to the closure. I took the RR service road running along the Greenway, finding it soft and muddy after the weekend rains. Could not find anything conclusive about the closures, two possibilities: the removal of the pedestrian suspension bridge crossing it at the southern end and roadwork on East River Rd. I assume it's the bridge removal, which I assume would not take too much time. For the time being, I will need to find an alternate route, non of which are attractive. I will start tomorrow, with my weekly coffee ride to Dunn Bros. At least that one is in plan.
Biking Commuting 34:00 13.82 km (2:28 / km)
ahr:142 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:25 PM; Minneapolis
17.9 °C; Partly cloudy
Must not have pushed the start button on Garmin hard enough. Bummer, because this was a route I hadn't done before, did it only because of the Dinkytown Greenway closure. My colleague Dan told me about the route in the bike room, wasn't bad at all, only had to stop for one light. But wind drove me into S St. Anthony, where I noticed the missing click. I recreated it on the map and estimated my time.
Hiking 39:24 [1] 3.8 km (10:22 / km) +18m 10:08 / km
ahr:96 max:118 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
17.0 °C; Partly cloudy
The dandelions of the past days are making way to the round seed heads.Happy to have a dry walk. Taped James' bike handlebars when I go home.
Biking Commuting 8:20 3.73 km (2:14 / km) +21m 2:10 / km
ahr:147 max:157
Sunday May 19, 2019 #
Hiking 1:20:44 [1] 6.39 km (12:38 / km) +43m 12:13 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
9:18 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
0.0 °C; Rain
Rainy and cold, feels like summer in Belgium. I decided to head out, since the rain seemed to be taking a break. The relentless drizzle soaked through after a while. 20 year old rain parka and hiking boots of a similar vintage are not rain proof any longer, in spite of Goretex liners. Dogs had a good time, chasing ducks, rabbits and squirrels. One mallard pair had a flock of puff ball ducklings, I saw Roux munching on something at a distance, fortunately, it was leftovers from a KFC meal, not a duckling.
Saturday May 18, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 19:34 7.06 km (2:46 / km) +19m 2:44 / km
ahr:128 max:147 shoes: All-City Space Horse
9:22 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
7.9 °C; Cloudy
Happy to be able to ride bike to pick up some croissants for breakfast. The wind going east was something else but made the ride home easier. Also stopped at Aldi for chocolate.
Hiking 54:12 [1] 4.6 km (11:47 / km) +29m 11:25 / km
ahr:99 max:119 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
10:08 AM; Hamline Midway
8.5 °C; Cloudy
A little longer short walk, very happy to be able to do this without being rained on. Picked up a discarded 1/2 cubic ft. bag of gravel that I had seen discarded by the wayside for some time. Amazing how much basically a 12-pack volume weighs in gravel.
Friday May 17, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 31:12 13.83 km (2:15 / km) +29m 2:14 / km
ahr:130 max:146
6:30 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
11.4 °C; Partly cloudy
Bike to Work Day. Saw a table set up on W River Rd by the Guthrie, and the Target Cycling Club had set up at TPC, right outside the bike room. Freewheel was also setting up a stand.
Hiking 44:27 [1] 3.87 km (11:29 / km) +29m 11:04 / km
ahr:94 max:110 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
3:38 PM; Hamline Midway
22.4 °C; Clear
Lovely afternoon, a bid windy.
Biking Commuting 34:08 13.64 km (2:30 / km) +73m 2:26 / km
ahr:140 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
2:55 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
21.2 °C; Cloudy
Windy ride home. Used both the Stone Arch Bridge and S St. anthony options to avoid the wind. Not sure how successful I was.
Thursday May 16, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 31:56 14.05 km (2:16 / km) +40m 2:14 / km
ahr:135 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:27 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
17.6 °C; Clear
Nice t-storm in the early morning hours, Roux was hiding under the bed. Disgrace for a bird dog but lucky for him, I'm only an occasional hunter. The rain had stopped by the time I left home. Roads were still wet, barely enough for road spray. Amazing how the riders drop off even without rain and only wet pavement. Summer has set in, I need to start my shower at cool and move to cold by the time I'm done to stop sweating. Sweating did my banana-buttermilk smoothie I carried in for breakfast, the magic bullet container was full of condensation when I took it out of my bag.
Hiking 37:51 3.87 km (9:47 / km) +23m 9:30 / km
ahr:105 max:132 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
26.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Enjoyed the dry, summer-like weather before the rainy weekend.Saw my neighbor Lilly, who had her house for sale, it has a sold sign. The buyers are still negotiating minor repairs, like a single GFCI outlet. Sad to see her go. This is the fifth good neighbor we have lost in the last 12 months. Everyone is retiring and downsizing. about five years and it will be our turn. When we got back, both boys were there. Colin's turning 26 today. Adulthood, at least from an Obamacare perspective. He'll have to buy his own health insurance now.
Biking Commuting 32:33 14.05 km (2:19 / km) +76m 2:15 / km
ahr:141 max:166 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
27.1 °C; Cloudy
Summer, a week ago there wer snowflakes in the air. A bit windy, NNE. Not ideal but had a good workout. Hoping that I will have at least a dry ride to work tomorrow and maybe beat the rain for the ride home. The weekend is supposed to be a washout.
Wednesday May 15, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 39:07 17.28 km (2:16 / km) +70m 2:13 / km
ahr:141 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:20 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
12.8 °C; Clear
First time doing the coffee run to work this year. Will have to forego the Midtown Greenway to Kenilworth joyride, they started construction on the LRT extension. I know many people are opposed but everyone has to make sacrifices. In the end, it's about getting cars off the road. But what a lovely morning. Wearing just a short-sleeved t-shirt but also gloves.
Hiking 38:04 3.77 km (10:06 / km) +23m 9:48 / km
ahr:104 max:123 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:29 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
26.1 °C; Clear
Same as yesterday, lovely sunny weather, a mild breeze keeping the temperature comfortable.
Biking Commuting 31:27 13.92 km (2:16 / km) +69m 2:12 / km
ahr:142 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:48 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
26.4 °C; Clear
Put some effort into my ride, felt like wind was from the front in spite of what Wunderground claims.
Tuesday May 14, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 30:37 14.01 km (2:11 / km) +38m 2:09 / km
ahr:137 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:22 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
8.8 °C; Clear
Cool but managed to work up a decent sweat. Amazing how many more cyclists I encounter along the river as opposed to the first half of my route. Many were out.
Hiking 36:09 3.79 km (9:32 / km) +51m 8:56 / km
ahr:109 max:138 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:14 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
24.1 °C; Clear
Faster walk, a few jogging steps. Warm, almost hot, both dogs panting.
Biking Commuting 30:44 13.79 km (2:14 / km) +74m 2:10 / km
ahr:143 max:156 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
23.6 °C; Clear
Felt like a decent headwind most of the way, angled from SE. Ducked into S St. Anthony. They are actually fixing the many potholes in the Vandalia industrial area. Nice, still bumpy, but no longer jarring.
Roller Skiing Skate 1:27:43 16.88 km (5:12 / km) +195m 4:55 / km
ahr:146 max:175 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
6:21 PM; Battle Creek East
21.1 °C; Clear
After a good warm-up some technique: a few lock and load, followed by some two pole per glide (never my favorite). Then 4 x 4:00 at Level 3, Finishing with a long cool down. John R showed up to take some pictures. Awesome evening!
Biking Commuting 1:18:00 15.07 km (5:11 / km) +158m 4:55 / km
ahr:146 max:177
Monday May 13, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 31:27 14.04 km (2:14 / km) +35m 2:13 / km
ahr:132 max:154 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:26 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
5.9 °C; Clear
Beautiful sunshine and mild enough to wear shorts though I kept the gloves. Many cyclists out, even the locker room was quite busy.
Hiking 51:41 [1] 4.54 km (11:23 / km) +43m 10:52 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
3:24 PM; Hamline Midway
20.3 °C; Cloudy
Built the vet's visit for my two expensive companions into this walk. Consultation, vaccines against anything that could harm an active outdoor pooch (including tick-born, rodent-born, and water-born illnesses) plus heartworm preventive and biting insect repellent: $850. They better stay healthy. Dogs were very happy to see the vet and the many treats offered but were even more happy to test their various preventives by slurping dirty water at the melting snow mountain in Energy Park.
Biking Commuting 31:00 14.08 km (2:12 / km) +96m 2:08 / km
ahr:145 max:164 shoes: All-City Space Horse
2:42 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.0 °C; Cloudy
Leaving a little early because of vet visit. Lovely afternoon, overcast but mild.
Sunday May 12, 2019 #
Hiking 1:22:01 [1] 5.17 km (15:52 / km) +2m 15:50 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
7:11 AM; Washburn, WI
7.7 °C; Clear
Lovely morning along the beach. Joe P joined me and the dogs. We passed a couple of women with four big dogs. Other than that, we had the place to ourselves.
Roller Skiing Skate 1:05:04 16.31 km (3:59 / km) +85m 3:53 / km
ahr:144 max:161 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
12:54 PM; FR 236
15.2 °C; Cloudy
Hoped to do a one hour workout on FR 236 during my drive home. As I was driving up Cty C and then FR 236, I was hit by a number of highly localized rain showers. I just about gave up on the workout when I met some dry pavement near my planned car parking spot at the intersection of FR 236 and Lenawee Rd. Decision was made, dogs were instructed to guard the van and off I went. Headed NE, against the wind, to make the return trip a little easier. After about 15 minutes I got to the wet pavement, evidence of tree damage everywhere from the short but heavy snow Wed-Thu of last week. When I turned back, the road had already started drying. A nice, quick workout on the way back home. only saw two cars during that hour.
Saturday May 11, 2019 #
Hiking 1:43:59 [1] 7.67 km (13:33 / km) +84m 12:51 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
6:39 AM; Washburn, WI
6.4 °C; Clear
Lovely morning. Cold start, was amazed to see frost on the shaded portions of driftwood. It got warmer quickly. Saw a few deer on McCulloch but missing our friend Cody the obese lab, and his owner. I think their place has been sold already. Switched out the SD cards in the trail cams. Much raking and cleaning around the property after we came back, while waiting for friend Joe P. to arrive.
Friday May 10, 2019 #
Hiking 46:14 [1] 2.85 km (16:13 / km) +2m 16:10 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
9:40 AM; Washburn, WI
8.7 °C; Partly cloudy
Must have either not pushed the start button or forgotten to do so, just got the way back to the Onion. Pleasant, little wind, started overcast, then clearing. Lugged the heavy Sigma lens but was a little too late to catch many birds. There were a couple of geese that were complaining loudly. I think they were trying to lure us away from their nest. It worked, both dogs were swimming after them. After returning, I cleaned up some of the branches that came down from the snow and also pruned deadwood from the firs, we can have a nice bonfire tonight. Put one of the studded tires on the front MTB wheel, need to get another inner tube to complete the job on the rear wheel. Riding on the ice will be as easy as switching out summer to winter wheels. Oh, and I started some bread dough. A busy morning.
Thursday May 9, 2019 #
Hiking 34:46 [1] 2.43 km (14:18 / km) +8m 14:05 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
3:09 PM; Washburn, WI
6.8 °C; Partly cloudy
Quick walk after the drive. Was kind of a slog, wearing hiking boots. The beach is quite narrow these days and the NE wind brought in decent surf. Had to walk through the soft sand on top of the beach.
Wednesday May 8, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 28:08 14.0 km (2:01 / km) +45m 1:59 / km
ahr:138 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:37 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
9.6 °C; Cloudy
Very happy I could ride to work this morning instead of being rained out. Accepting those small joys in life.
Biking Commuting 4:36 1.31 km (3:31 / km) +9m 3:24 / km
ahr:116 max:127 shoes: All-City Space Horse
4:51 PM; Hamline Midway
5.3 °C; Rain
Biking Commuting 2:45 0.77 km (3:34 / km)
ahr:127 max:146 shoes: All-City Space Horse
4:19 PM; Hamline Midway
5.1 °C; Rain
Raining pretty hard.
Tuesday May 7, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 32:13 14.12 km (2:17 / km) +43m 2:15 / km
ahr:138 max:209 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:25 AM; Hamline Midway
4.9 °C; Clear
Cool but not cold. Not pushing to hard. Already quite a few bikes at TPC in spite of seeing more runners than cyclists.
Hiking 39:56 [1] 3.7 km (10:48 / km) +29m 10:23 / km
ahr:101 max:118 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:35 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
19.0 °C; Clear
Quick walk between bike ride home and first EU MYR workout of the new season. Lovely evening.
Biking Commuting 33:54 13.99 km (2:25 / km) +75m 2:22 / km
ahr:144 max:166 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:53 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
18.4 °C; Clear
A wee bit of a headwind. Other than that a lovely ride. Many cyclists out!
Running: Hills 1:21:07 8.17 km (9:56 / km) +245m 8:38 / km
ahr:132 max:171 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
6:36 PM; Battle Creek West
16.1 °C; Clear
First EU workout of the new season! Karl picked me up at 6:00. Good turnout, I'd say almost 20 athletes. 15' warm-up followed by bounding technique review and some ski walking. Then 5 x 3' L3 bounding intervals. Good workout and fun to see everyone from last year as well as a few new faces!
Monday May 6, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 34:16 13.83 km (2:29 / km) +32m 2:27 / km
ahr:125 max:144 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:29 AM; Hamline Midway
8.1 °C; Cloudy
Easy ride in, ducked into S St. Anthony to avoid the wind.
Hiking 30:55 [1] 2.75 km (11:15 / km) +9m 11:04 / km
ahr:96 max:105 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
6:32 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
14.1 °C; Cloudy
Short walk because of the later hour.
Biking Commuting 31:16 12.64 km (2:28 / km) +69m 2:24 / km
ahr:136 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
5:50 PM; Hamline Midway
14.7 °C; Cloudy
Happy hour at Rojo with colleagues visiting from India. A fun time but having a beer with a margarita chaser plus various cheesy appetizers is not conducive to bicycle operation. Took the short way out of time but was met by some headwind on the open stretches. Glad to expend some of those calories ingested.
Sunday May 5, 2019 #
Hiking 44:43 [1] 3.59 km (12:27 / km) +68m 11:23 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
12:25 PM; Trego, WI
11.3 °C; Partly cloudy
Quick stop to have a little bit of a nature experience during the long drive home.The trail is very enjoyable, mostly high above the river.
Saturday May 4, 2019 #
Roller Skiing Skate 1:01:58 15.56 km (3:59 / km) +80m 3:53 / km
ahr:148 max:162 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
10:51 AM; FR 236
19.3 °C; Clear
Did only have an hour but a wonderful hour it was. Liz, Craig, Joe and I went together in a van, the three of them with their bikes, I with my skate roller skis. There was a pretty steady SW wind going, Liz and Joel decided to ride Cty C back int town while Craig and I braved the headwind on FR 236. When we are on FR 236, most rides are by definition an out and back. Since everyone moves at a different speed, we divide the planned time by two and have one half for out, the other half for back. First ten minutes was a no-pole warm-up, then a mix of different skate techniques, plus some double poling thrown in. Due to the wind, the out portion of the workout was a struggle (esp. the no-pole warm-up). The beauty of this was that the "back" was very nice. I stopped along the way to take some pictures, it's always special to see some snow left in deep shade, when the temps are around +20 C.
Hiking 1:18:21 [1] 5.56 km (14:06 / km) +117m 12:45 / km
shoes: Barefoot
3:58 PM; Washburn, WI
20.1 °C; Partly cloudy
I think I have't parked at Friendly Valley since we bought our place on Bayview but since the cabin was rented this weekend, it made sense. We joined Liz at the mouth of the Sioux and then Roux and I struck out to do our usual walk in reverse. Also unusual for us to walk this stretch in the afternoon. First barefoot walk of the season, too. Air temps were mild but the water is still painfully cold. I had to wade some stretches where the beach has been eroded up to the tree and shrub border between lake and wetland and my feet went numb on those occasions. Roux was happy to make some new friends along the way. He did retrieve a stick from the lake a few times but did not want to pursue waterfowl, which he often does. He wanted to head for the cabin when we got to the Onion. When we returned, Craig had joined Liz and Joel, we hung out for a short time and then left for Washburn and our smelt fry.
Friday May 3, 2019 #
Hiking 39:11 [1] 2.64 km (14:51 / km) +5m 14:42 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
12:41 PM; Washburn, WI
11.6 °C; Cloudy
Changed batteries and SD cards on trail cams, then walked along the beach. Harvest of pics from Snapshot WI trail cam was spectacular with images of fisher and bobcat, along with those of the usual suspects.
Biking Commuting 23:21 5.76 km (4:03 / km) +39m 3:55 / km
ahr:113 max:170 shoes: Gravity 19.5" 29er MTB
3:29 PM; Washburn, WI
8.9 °C; Clear
Went to Holiday station to pick up fishing license. Took Roux along for some bikejoring. He is definitely a little out of shape. We need to start our summer workout program!
Thursday May 2, 2019 #
Hiking 12:17 0.9 km (13:39 / km) +143m 7:36 / km
ahr:116 max:143 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
7:17 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Building in the cross front cross back while taking the stairs sideways again.
Biking Commuting 30:52 14.02 km (2:12 / km) +37m 2:10 / km
ahr:145 max:166 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:30 AM; Hamline Midway
6.3 °C; Cloudy
Nice ride and nice pace. Really put some effort into it. No wind and milder temps helped, the ground was wet, but like yesterday, hardly any road spray.
Running: Interval 32:21 3.8 km (8:31 / km) +28m 8:13 / km
ahr:113 max:132 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
3:59 PM; Hamline Midway
13.5 °C; Partly cloudy
Did quite a bit of running during today's walk, so calling it a run. Roux had some fans at Hamline U, because he is so enthusiastic, especially when small utility vehicles are involved. I made a little detour around a group of students with one of those little golf-cart type contraptions coming towards us. He strained against the leash, barking, very much to the amusement of the students. Both dogs were energized, even old Mellie. They seemed to enjoy today's faster pace.
Biking Commuting 30:15 14.05 km (2:09 / km) +67m 2:06 / km
ahr:143 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
3:19 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
12.2 °C; Cloudy
Kept the pace up, aided along by a little tailwind. Very nice to have some milder temps, I put this morning's jacket and buff in my panier.
Wednesday May 1, 2019 #
Biking Commuting 30:50 13.98 km (2:12 / km) +42m 2:10 / km
ahr:141 max:161 shoes: All-City Space Horse
6:20 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
4.2 °C; Cloudy
Roads were wet but barely enough for some minor spray. No rain, happy about that. Still, not many cyclists out. Could it be the March-like weather?
Hiking 40:23 [1] 3.76 km (10:44 / km) +21m 10:27 / km
ahr:95 max:110 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
4:48 PM; Hamline Midway
7.7 °C; Cloudy
Kalt und ungemütlich! Especially just getting off the bike. The dogs don't mind, though.
Biking Commuting 35:10 14.13 km (2:29 / km) +68m 2:26 / km
ahr:137 max:157 shoes: All-City Space Horse
4:04 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
7.7 °C; Cloudy
Headwind most of the way and it wasn't a Sirocco. Felt more like a nor'easter in the making. Slow commute, wish I had worn a buff between helmet and head.