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Saturday Mar 5, 2016 #
7 AM
XC Skiing Skate 1:29:10 24.23 km (3:41 / km) +447m 3:22 / km
ahr:153 max:171 shoes: Atomic Worldcup Skate '11
Skate Skiing Hyland
7:29 AM; Hyland Park Reserve
-0.1 °C; Cloudy
Trying to get another ski in while the man-made loops last. Andy was just starting, too, so we skied together. Saw Kitty and Erica doing their rounds. The trail was being prepped (with flags) for a 9:00 race, hurried to get my 5 laps in. Caught up with Kitty and skied with them during my last lap. They included Boulder Ridge, for which I did not nave the stomach. Did a few cool down laps on the flat to finish at 9:00 sharp. The last one? Who knows ...
7:29 AM; Hyland Park Reserve
-0.1 °C; Cloudy
Trying to get another ski in while the man-made loops last. Andy was just starting, too, so we skied together. Saw Kitty and Erica doing their rounds. The trail was being prepped (with flags) for a 9:00 race, hurried to get my 5 laps in. Caught up with Kitty and skied with them during my last lap. They included Boulder Ridge, for which I did not nave the stomach. Did a few cool down laps on the flat to finish at 9:00 sharp. The last one? Who knows ...
11 AM
Hiking 1:06:17 [1] 6.56 km (10:06 / km) +45m 9:46 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Energy Park Hike
11:32 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
1.0 °C; Cloudy
Nice and muddy walk with the dogs. No rabbits today, as far as I could tell.
11:32 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
1.0 °C; Cloudy
Nice and muddy walk with the dogs. No rabbits today, as far as I could tell.
Friday Mar 4, 2016 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 35:10 14.11 km (2:30 / km) +86m 2:25 / km
ahr:130 max:151 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:07 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-1.2 °C; Cloudy
Snowing, especially on the way to the green line. headed home early and took a work call from there. Rode very cautiously, did not want to wipe out.
6:07 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-1.2 °C; Cloudy
Snowing, especially on the way to the green line. headed home early and took a work call from there. Rode very cautiously, did not want to wipe out.
2 PM
Biking Commuting 4:33 [1] 1.18 km (3:51 / km) +3m 3:48 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Green Line to Home
2:39 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.0 °C; Snow
Snowing, especially on the way to the green line. headed home early and took a work call from there. Rode very cautiously, did not want to wipe out.
2:39 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.0 °C; Snow
Snowing, especially on the way to the green line. headed home early and took a work call from there. Rode very cautiously, did not want to wipe out.
3 PM
Hiking 34:35 [1] 3.68 km (9:24 / km) +29m 9:02 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Energy Park Short Hike
3:56 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.3 °C; Cloudy
Everything's white after about 2 cm of snow fell this afternoon. Dogs enjoy it, I enjoy the somewhat muffled sounds.
3:56 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.3 °C; Cloudy
Everything's white after about 2 cm of snow fell this afternoon. Dogs enjoy it, I enjoy the somewhat muffled sounds.
Thursday Mar 3, 2016 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 33:07 14.07 km (2:21 / km) +67m 2:18 / km
ahr:129 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:13 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-3.1 °C; Cloudy
First time doing my regular route to TPC. It's a couple of km longer but I prefer going around downtown to the Cedar Lake Trail exit to Glenwood. It flows better and there are fewer lights and a little less traffic than going down Portland from the river. Very nice morning, wind not noticeable because the little there was was from the east. Saw less than 5 other cyclists this morning. I am sure this will change, soon.
6:13 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-3.1 °C; Cloudy
First time doing my regular route to TPC. It's a couple of km longer but I prefer going around downtown to the Cedar Lake Trail exit to Glenwood. It flows better and there are fewer lights and a little less traffic than going down Portland from the river. Very nice morning, wind not noticeable because the little there was was from the east. Saw less than 5 other cyclists this morning. I am sure this will change, soon.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 33:25 14.0 km (2:23 / km) +86m 2:19 / km
ahr:138 max:154 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:37 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
0.0 °C; Cloudy
Nice ride home, very little wind. Still not many bikes out.
3:37 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
0.0 °C; Cloudy
Nice ride home, very little wind. Still not many bikes out.
Hiking 29:35 3.66 km (8:05 / km) +26m 7:48 / km
ahr:107 max:143 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Summit Low
Energy Park Short Hike/Jog
4:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.9 °C; Cloudy
Some running, some walking. Roux is on the prowl, looking for more victims among the local rabbit population. They are everywhere, When the dogs are at work, I see three to five at any given time, little white cottontails in a brown landscape. They are lucky that the dogs are lower on the ground and lack my vantage point. New shoes today, Hoka One One, trying something with more cushoning that might be easier on my knees.
4:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
0.9 °C; Cloudy
Some running, some walking. Roux is on the prowl, looking for more victims among the local rabbit population. They are everywhere, When the dogs are at work, I see three to five at any given time, little white cottontails in a brown landscape. They are lucky that the dogs are lower on the ground and lack my vantage point. New shoes today, Hoka One One, trying something with more cushoning that might be easier on my knees.
Wednesday Mar 2, 2016 #
1 PM
Hiking 52:34 [1] 4.99 km (10:32 / km) +39m 10:08 / km
ahr:92 max:121 shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park Drive Hike
2:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
1.1 °C; Partly cloudy
The big event: lil' Roux finally got a rabbit. Very happy pooch. I was not quite as happy since for once, I did have neither camera nor phone along. Nor did I have a pocket knife to bleed and field dress the little guy. A plastic bag would have been nice, too. Oh well, the way Roux going at it, there will be more. And I would have been a little leery to cook something that's grown up on top of a Super Fund site.
2:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
1.1 °C; Partly cloudy
The big event: lil' Roux finally got a rabbit. Very happy pooch. I was not quite as happy since for once, I did have neither camera nor phone along. Nor did I have a pocket knife to bleed and field dress the little guy. A plastic bag would have been nice, too. Oh well, the way Roux going at it, there will be more. And I would have been a little leery to cook something that's grown up on top of a Super Fund site.
Biking Commuting 30:32 11.17 km (2:44 / km) +75m 2:39 / km
ahr:129 max:148 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TCC to Home
1:13 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
0.4 °C; Clear
Nice, easy ride home. In the sunshine.
1:13 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
0.4 °C; Clear
Nice, easy ride home. In the sunshine.
6 PM
XC Skiing Skate 1:19:15 22.77 km (3:29 / km) +445m 3:10 / km
ahr:153 max:175 shoes: Atomic Worldcup Skate '11
Skate Skiing Hyland
6:40 PM; Hyland Park Reserve
-2.8 °C; Cloudy
Well, not exactly a leisurely ski. trail was firm and fast, trying to work on my V2 in these for me challenging conditions. First lap without poles. Very fun, in spite of a face plant when I got stuck in two diverging ruts. Did not see anyone I knew. Hoping to come out Saturday morning.
6:40 PM; Hyland Park Reserve
-2.8 °C; Cloudy
Well, not exactly a leisurely ski. trail was firm and fast, trying to work on my V2 in these for me challenging conditions. First lap without poles. Very fun, in spite of a face plant when I got stuck in two diverging ruts. Did not see anyone I knew. Hoping to come out Saturday morning.
Tuesday Mar 1, 2016 #
4 PM
Hiking 34:18 [1] 3.59 km (9:33 / km) +25m 9:14 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park Short Hike
4:13 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-3.0 °C; Clear
Cold and sunny, did not ride bike today. Not because of the cold but there was snow on the ground. Should have taken in on the LRT, pavement was dry this PM. Oh well, read another chapter in my book instead. Unmarked squad car at the other end of our block, right across from Friend School, I think looking for stop sign runners. If that's what it was, I am glad, somebody is going to get hurt at that corner. Someone rolled down the window to praise my dogs. Always nice to hear. Saw cop again, on his way to the precinct when I was on Snelling.
4:13 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-3.0 °C; Clear
Cold and sunny, did not ride bike today. Not because of the cold but there was snow on the ground. Should have taken in on the LRT, pavement was dry this PM. Oh well, read another chapter in my book instead. Unmarked squad car at the other end of our block, right across from Friend School, I think looking for stop sign runners. If that's what it was, I am glad, somebody is going to get hurt at that corner. Someone rolled down the window to praise my dogs. Always nice to hear. Saw cop again, on his way to the precinct when I was on Snelling.
6 PM
Running 7:32 0.98 km (7:41 / km) +17m 7:04 / km
ahr:133 max:153 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Sisu MYR: Last Meeting of the Season 2
7:26 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
-6.1 °C; Clear
Weren't quite done, so added 1 km.
7:26 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
-6.1 °C; Clear
Weren't quite done, so added 1 km.
Running 46:23 4.41 km (10:31 / km) +104m 9:25 / km
ahr:115 max:171 shoes: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30
Sisu MYR: Last Meeting of the Season 1
6:36 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
-6.0 °C; Clear
Margie, Kitty, Julie, Amy, John and me, were joined later by Andrew, Heather and Dayton at the Green Mill. Jog/pole hike on the partially ice covered trails at BC-West. Cold, just missing the snow. Lots of reminiscing about this winter, the skiing we did and the good times we had together.
6:36 PM; Battle Creek West, St. Paul
-6.0 °C; Clear
Margie, Kitty, Julie, Amy, John and me, were joined later by Andrew, Heather and Dayton at the Green Mill. Jog/pole hike on the partially ice covered trails at BC-West. Cold, just missing the snow. Lots of reminiscing about this winter, the skiing we did and the good times we had together.
Monday Feb 29, 2016 #
Note
XC skiing on snow, over the past 5 years. Also reflects my development as a skate skier and starting to do some races.
Last year was exceptional. A bad year in terms of snow but working not too far from Hyland Park Reserve led me to take full advantage, before and after work. I now work downtown and commute by LRT or bike, not as easy to get over there. I did quite a bit more roller skiing in 2015 when compared to previous years.
| Year | Event | Distance | Duration | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | XC Skiing | 1039.5 km | 77:33:53 | 75 |
| 2014-15 | XC Skiing | 1251.4 km | 92:49:49 | 94 |
| 2013-14 | XC Skiing | 1054.9 km | 79:41:29 | 85 |
| 2012-13 | XC Skiing | 792.9 km | 61:23:23 | 68 |
| 2011-12 | XC Skiing | 429.9 km | 36:44:37 | 30 |
Last year was exceptional. A bad year in terms of snow but working not too far from Hyland Park Reserve led me to take full advantage, before and after work. I now work downtown and commute by LRT or bike, not as easy to get over there. I did quite a bit more roller skiing in 2015 when compared to previous years.
6 AM
Biking Commuting 35:17 12.28 km (2:52 / km) +159m 2:42 / km
ahr:128 max:149 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:12 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
2.3 °C; Cloudy
I could live with bicycle commuting on this date, i.e. every quadrennial but I should really be able to ski instead, before or after work. No complaints having the conditions just right for a brisk early morning bike ride to work this morning, though. The strong wind had dried out the remaining puddles and the temps had not dipped below freezing yet. I rode through Hamline-Midway and S St. Anthony to find some shelter from the wind. Still, it was slow going, and not many other cyclists out.
6:12 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
2.3 °C; Cloudy
I could live with bicycle commuting on this date, i.e. every quadrennial but I should really be able to ski instead, before or after work. No complaints having the conditions just right for a brisk early morning bike ride to work this morning, though. The strong wind had dried out the remaining puddles and the temps had not dipped below freezing yet. I rode through Hamline-Midway and S St. Anthony to find some shelter from the wind. Still, it was slow going, and not many other cyclists out.
3 PM
Hiking 32:13 [1] 3.39 km (9:30 / km) +25m 9:10 / km
ahr:96 max:110 shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park Short Hike
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-4.0 °C; Cloudy
Got home, found that dogs had been fed and it looked like Lynn might be out for a walk with Mellie. Just as I was heading out the door with Roux, I heard Mellie yip. She was in her crate. Glad I noticed. Cold outside, but no mud. Nice walk!
4:25 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-4.0 °C; Cloudy
Got home, found that dogs had been fed and it looked like Lynn might be out for a walk with Mellie. Just as I was heading out the door with Roux, I heard Mellie yip. She was in her crate. Glad I noticed. Cold outside, but no mud. Nice walk!
Biking Commuting 33:10 11.66 km (2:51 / km) +91m 2:44 / km
ahr:132 max:149 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-4.1 °C; Cloudy
As predicted quite a bit colder than on the way to work this morning. Very bearable, though. Like this morning, I cut through the neighborhood to avoid the wind.
3:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-4.1 °C; Cloudy
As predicted quite a bit colder than on the way to work this morning. Very bearable, though. Like this morning, I cut through the neighborhood to avoid the wind.
Sunday Feb 28, 2016 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 29:45 9.94 km (3:00 / km) +78m 2:53 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Midway YMCA-Home-Dunn Bros
7:24 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
1.6 °C; Cloudy
After done with swimming, decided to do a coffee run to Dun Bros. Stopped at home to pick up wallet and reusable bag. returned via Fry and the pedestrian bridge West of Snelling. The north wind felt cold after yesterday's balmy weather. This is really more like what you'd expect from late February and still not quite.
7:24 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
1.6 °C; Cloudy
After done with swimming, decided to do a coffee run to Dun Bros. Stopped at home to pick up wallet and reusable bag. returned via Fry and the pedestrian bridge West of Snelling. The north wind felt cold after yesterday's balmy weather. This is really more like what you'd expect from late February and still not quite.
Swimming: Laps 46:11 1.85 km (24:58 / km)
Midway YMCA Lap Swim Breast
6:17 AM; Midway YMCA
I was going for 80 lengths breaststroke, to continue my "water therapy." Figured out that the breaststroke clamshell motion works both my adductor and abductor muscles, which I need to overcome remaining groin pain. Started with 40 minutes, which I could track on wall clock, which would bring me close to my goal. Indeed, only an additional 8 lengths remained.
6:17 AM; Midway YMCA
I was going for 80 lengths breaststroke, to continue my "water therapy." Figured out that the breaststroke clamshell motion works both my adductor and abductor muscles, which I need to overcome remaining groin pain. Started with 40 minutes, which I could track on wall clock, which would bring me close to my goal. Indeed, only an additional 8 lengths remained.
Biking Commuting 6:49 [1] 2.25 km (3:02 / km) +9m 2:58 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to Midwy YMCA
6:00 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
3.7 °C; Cloudy
Ride to Y does not take a lot of time or effort.
6:00 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
3.7 °C; Cloudy
Ride to Y does not take a lot of time or effort.
1 PM
Hiking 1:09:30 [1] 6.85 km (10:09 / km) +70m 9:39 / km
shoes: Asolo FSN 95
Energy Park-Como Ave Hike
1:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
2.1 °C; Cloudy
Cold (compared to yesterday) and blustery, after the light snow stopped. We did not mind. Roux had a grand old time chasing rabbits along the tracks. He'd scare one up, chase it for a couple minutes, come back to me and find another one to do the same all over again. I wish I had his speed and energy.
1:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
2.1 °C; Cloudy
Cold (compared to yesterday) and blustery, after the light snow stopped. We did not mind. Roux had a grand old time chasing rabbits along the tracks. He'd scare one up, chase it for a couple minutes, come back to me and find another one to do the same all over again. I wish I had his speed and energy.