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Saturday Aug 4, 2018 #
7 AM
Kayak: Lake 1:57:25 15.88 km (7:24 / km)
ahr:127 max:148 shoes: Necky Arluk II
Onion River to La Pointe
7:33 AM; Washburn, WI
20.4 °C; Cloudy
Decided to paddle to meet friends at Point to La Pointe finish in spite of poor weather forecast. It rained pretty much up until I left. As usual, running behind. Bonked my head on low shed door frame. As this happens, I find that I understand why humans have kept hair on their heads. As my bald-patedness progresses, my active lifestyle continues to bring the denuded portions of my scalp in frequent contact with pointy, edgy, hard and otherwise unforgiving objects, resulting in knicks, scratches, abrasions and cuts, all of which seem to draw blood. I don't recall this from during the time when I was sporting a mop of hair. The trip to La Pointe was uneventful. I kept up a steady strong paddle to avoid being way to late. Waves increased in size as I approached my destination. There seemed also to be a periodicity of about three larger waves ever 20 or so waves. Close to the La Pointe Harbor, these waves reflected by the sea wall created turmoil on the water, not so bad that I couldn't deal with it.
On the way back, I started in rain, paddling into the waves, which is always more comfortable than following seas. The few waves that rolled over deck were easily deflected by my spray skirt. The waves gradually declined as I approached home. Overall, the waves came from due south while the wind was blowing not too hard from the SW. I took a refreshing bath in the lake (19 °C) after I got back.
7:33 AM; Washburn, WI
20.4 °C; Cloudy
Decided to paddle to meet friends at Point to La Pointe finish in spite of poor weather forecast. It rained pretty much up until I left. As usual, running behind. Bonked my head on low shed door frame. As this happens, I find that I understand why humans have kept hair on their heads. As my bald-patedness progresses, my active lifestyle continues to bring the denuded portions of my scalp in frequent contact with pointy, edgy, hard and otherwise unforgiving objects, resulting in knicks, scratches, abrasions and cuts, all of which seem to draw blood. I don't recall this from during the time when I was sporting a mop of hair. The trip to La Pointe was uneventful. I kept up a steady strong paddle to avoid being way to late. Waves increased in size as I approached my destination. There seemed also to be a periodicity of about three larger waves ever 20 or so waves. Close to the La Pointe Harbor, these waves reflected by the sea wall created turmoil on the water, not so bad that I couldn't deal with it.
On the way back, I started in rain, paddling into the waves, which is always more comfortable than following seas. The few waves that rolled over deck were easily deflected by my spray skirt. The waves gradually declined as I approached home. Overall, the waves came from due south while the wind was blowing not too hard from the SW. I took a refreshing bath in the lake (19 °C) after I got back.
Hiking 24:20 2.15 km (11:19 / km) +11m 11:02 / km
ahr:99 max:143 shoes: Teva Terra Fi
La Pointe Ferry Terminal to Swim Finish
8:33 AM; Washburn, WI
20.2 °C; Cloudy
Half walk, half jog to swim finish, after getting into a dry t-shirt and sandals. Too late to see Ann arrive, but I saw her walk up the hill and congratulated her on her second place finish. Saw the rest of the crew and then Mary, later Ian and Julia from MNOC. Headed back to kayak after walking back with Joel into town. It started to rain as I readied the kayak for departure.
8:33 AM; Washburn, WI
20.2 °C; Cloudy
Half walk, half jog to swim finish, after getting into a dry t-shirt and sandals. Too late to see Ann arrive, but I saw her walk up the hill and congratulated her on her second place finish. Saw the rest of the crew and then Mary, later Ian and Julia from MNOC. Headed back to kayak after walking back with Joel into town. It started to rain as I readied the kayak for departure.
Friday Aug 3, 2018 #
6 AM
Hiking 1:11:03 [1] 5.27 km (13:29 / km) +3m 13:27 / km
shoes: Barefoot
Onion to Sioux River
6:04 AM; Washburn, WI
13.6 °C; Clear
Cool, wore my fleece jacket. Walked with Joel. Many birds gorging themselves on service berries this morning, took a nice snapshot of a purple finch.
6:04 AM; Washburn, WI
13.6 °C; Clear
Cool, wore my fleece jacket. Walked with Joel. Many birds gorging themselves on service berries this morning, took a nice snapshot of a purple finch.
3 PM
Sailing 39:14 [1] 4.79 km (8:11 / km)
shoes: Hobie Island Adventure Tandem
Friendly Valley Beach Sail
3:38 PM; Washburn, WI
17.1 °C; Cloudy
Quick sail in some waves, with not too much wind. Wore my dry suit, which made this outing super comfortable. the trampoline and spray screens attached to the Hobie did a nice job, too.
3:38 PM; Washburn, WI
17.1 °C; Cloudy
Quick sail in some waves, with not too much wind. Wore my dry suit, which made this outing super comfortable. the trampoline and spray screens attached to the Hobie did a nice job, too.
Thursday Aug 2, 2018 #
6 AM
Hiking 52:48 5.54 km (9:32 / km) +35m 9:14 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Lexington to Snelling
6:28 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.1 °C; Cloudy
Cool morning, the coolest in many weeks, probably since I experienced some in Spain and Belgium in May. Dogs were accordingly energized and wanted to go. Put in quite a few running steps to help them out. Needed to get this walk in before the long drive to Washburn this afternoon.
6:28 AM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
15.1 °C; Cloudy
Cool morning, the coolest in many weeks, probably since I experienced some in Spain and Belgium in May. Dogs were accordingly energized and wanted to go. Put in quite a few running steps to help them out. Needed to get this walk in before the long drive to Washburn this afternoon.
Wednesday Aug 1, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 4:13 [1] 0.74 km (5:42 / km) +1m 5:40 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Green Line to TPC
7:18 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.3 °C; Thunder
Tunder and lightning downtown, good thing I opted for rail this AM.
7:18 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.3 °C; Thunder
Tunder and lightning downtown, good thing I opted for rail this AM.
Biking Commuting 4:13 [1] 0.74 km (5:42 / km) +1m 5:40 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
Green Line to TPC
7:18 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.3 °C; Thunder
Thunder and lightning downtown, good thing I opted for rail this AM.
7:18 AM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
19.3 °C; Thunder
Thunder and lightning downtown, good thing I opted for rail this AM.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 33:00 14.2 km (2:19 / km) +72m 2:16 / km
shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
21.6 °C; Cloudy
A always, the wind was swirling wherever there were buildings. It's only on the transitway N of Energy Park Drive that I can clearly tell from where it's blowing. NNW or some such, made the ride S on Snelling swift and easy.
3:42 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
21.6 °C; Cloudy
A always, the wind was swirling wherever there were buildings. It's only on the transitway N of Energy Park Drive that I can clearly tell from where it's blowing. NNW or some such, made the ride S on Snelling swift and easy.
Hiking 35:54 [1] 3.73 km (9:37 / km) +21m 9:22 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.6 °C; Cloudy
Cool but dry. The usual short walk. The rabbits are thick on Hamline U campus, so thick that Roux doesn't know where to point. Kept the pace up a little.
4:27 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
22.6 °C; Cloudy
Cool but dry. The usual short walk. The rabbits are thick on Hamline U campus, so thick that Roux doesn't know where to point. Kept the pace up a little.
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 28:48 14.02 km (2:03 / km) +44m 2:01 / km
ahr:135 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:27 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
18.5 °C; Clear
The second perfect morning in a row, cool temps, no wind and clear skies! Having just about recovered from the cold that plagued me during the past few days, I pushed a little harder to give those lungs a little airing out. They liked it! A lot of runners and cyclists enjoying this morning along with me.
6:27 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
18.5 °C; Clear
The second perfect morning in a row, cool temps, no wind and clear skies! Having just about recovered from the cold that plagued me during the past few days, I pushed a little harder to give those lungs a little airing out. They liked it! A lot of runners and cyclists enjoying this morning along with me.
3 PM
Hiking 41:17 [1] 3.79 km (10:54 / km) +22m 10:35 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
28.1 °C; Clear
Busy sidewalk along Snelling continued, a group of tweens or very young teens passed me on their bike, politely apologizing and the dogs. I helped them to cross the ramp from Pierce Butler to Snelling, which they appreciated. I should have asked, but they looked like they were on their way to Como Pool. Other than that, nothing remarkable.
4:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
28.1 °C; Clear
Busy sidewalk along Snelling continued, a group of tweens or very young teens passed me on their bike, politely apologizing and the dogs. I helped them to cross the ramp from Pierce Butler to Snelling, which they appreciated. I should have asked, but they looked like they were on their way to Como Pool. Other than that, nothing remarkable.
Biking Commuting 29:52 13.96 km (2:08 / km) +75m 2:05 / km
ahr:137 max:159 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:53 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
29.3 °C; Clear
Another swift ride this afternoon, would have been even faster hadn't it been for two separate cyclist who, like me, wer using the Snelling sidewalk. I was able to pass one by jumping the curb at the Energy Park ramp ut not the other one, who was even slower. Oh well ...
3:53 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
29.3 °C; Clear
Another swift ride this afternoon, would have been even faster hadn't it been for two separate cyclist who, like me, wer using the Snelling sidewalk. I was able to pass one by jumping the curb at the Energy Park ramp ut not the other one, who was even slower. Oh well ...
6 PM
Roller Skiing Skate 1:41:14 20.81 km (4:52 / km) +158m 4:41 / km
ahr:141 max:189 shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
EU MYR: Skate Intervals 6 x 5:00 L3/L4
6:25 PM; Bruce Vento Trail
28.0 °C; Clear
Thue usual warm-up to the bottom, followed by 2 x lock & load then 2 x accelleration. Then, the main attraction of tonight, 6 x 5:00 skate skiing, 4:00 L3 and L4 for the last minute. was the pace maker for the lead group, Jamie, Mo and Alan. They all passed me when I calld 4:00. Great workout. Finished up the night with a couple of beers at Flat Earth Brewery.
6:25 PM; Bruce Vento Trail
28.0 °C; Clear
Thue usual warm-up to the bottom, followed by 2 x lock & load then 2 x accelleration. Then, the main attraction of tonight, 6 x 5:00 skate skiing, 4:00 L3 and L4 for the last minute. was the pace maker for the lead group, Jamie, Mo and Alan. They all passed me when I calld 4:00. Great workout. Finished up the night with a couple of beers at Flat Earth Brewery.
Monday Jul 30, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 31:14 14.06 km (2:13 / km) +53m 2:11 / km
ahr:127 max:145 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:35 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
17.5 °C; Clear
What a morning! One of these daybreaks when you'd like to start a road trip. Very pleasant and easy ride in, whith a friendly custodian opening the gate to TPC for me.
6:35 AM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
17.5 °C; Clear
What a morning! One of these daybreaks when you'd like to start a road trip. Very pleasant and easy ride in, whith a friendly custodian opening the gate to TPC for me.
4 PM
Hiking 38:48 [1] 3.77 km (10:18 / km) +23m 9:59 / km
ahr:92 max:117 shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Short
4:44 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
27.2 °C; Clear
Nice walk with the pooches. They always enjoy their first walk in familiar territory after having been away.
4:44 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
27.2 °C; Clear
Nice walk with the pooches. They always enjoy their first walk in familiar territory after having been away.
Biking Commuting 32:19 14.03 km (2:18 / km) +67m 2:15 / km
ahr:129 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
4:00 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
28.3 °C; Clear
Pleasant ride home. Northerly wind noticeable on parts of campus connector but especially as a tailwind on Snelling.
4:00 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
28.3 °C; Clear
Pleasant ride home. Northerly wind noticeable on parts of campus connector but especially as a tailwind on Snelling.
Sunday Jul 29, 2018 #
8 AM
Hiking 1:11:41 [1] 5.31 km (13:30 / km) +1m 13:29 / km
shoes: Barefoot
Onion to Sioux River
8:18 AM; Washburn, WI
20.1 °C; Clear
We were late this morning. Ran into the older couple walking S, where we mostly see them on our way home. The first beach goers were arriving, too. Those little crustaceans that seem like little gel globules were being swept onto the beach sticking to the soles of my feet. Not a big deal, now that I know they are not diaper filling ...
8:18 AM; Washburn, WI
20.1 °C; Clear
We were late this morning. Ran into the older couple walking S, where we mostly see them on our way home. The first beach goers were arriving, too. Those little crustaceans that seem like little gel globules were being swept onto the beach sticking to the soles of my feet. Not a big deal, now that I know they are not diaper filling ...
12 PM
Sailing 40:56 [1] 2.82 km (14:31 / km)
shoes: Hobie Island Adventure Tandem
Bayview Park Beach
12:23 PM; Washburn, WI
24.7 °C; Clear
Just a quick outing with Lynn, before I start packing to leave. We took the dogs along, they seemed very comfortable on the trampolines. There was not much wind, so I kept pedaling most of the time.
12:23 PM; Washburn, WI
24.7 °C; Clear
Just a quick outing with Lynn, before I start packing to leave. We took the dogs along, they seemed very comfortable on the trampolines. There was not much wind, so I kept pedaling most of the time.
2 PM
Roller Skiing Skate 1:01:55 16.8 km (3:41 / km) +114m 3:34 / km
shoes: Pursuit T6004 roller skis
FR 236 Skate Ski
2:37 PM; Moquah Barrens
23.8 °C; Clear
Had to get this ski in, first time on FR 236 this year, very sad. Nice to do this on the way home, did not want to make this a long workout because I had Mellie and Roux as passengers. One hour, 31:00 out, 31:00 back. I was surprised having the same time for both directions because I perceived more of a headwind on the way back, which was also a little longer because my Garmin took a little longer to pick up the signal when I started. Lovely, as always. I do notice some degradation of the pavement, part of which is breaking off at the edges in places. Someone is keeping up the sealing of expansion joints, which is good. Had tried to catch up with Craig and Liz, I actually think I saw Liz northbound maybe 7 km into the Moquah Barrens. They must have parked farther north, and I missed their van. One funny thing: I have been doing so much classic roller skiing that I started to kick-double pole after a double pole routine. Almost went down, but caught myself. I do seem to get better at balance over time. I have had one of my skis catch on pebbles or sticks recently and compensated pretty much automatically by having my weight on the other ski while dragging the impaired ski behind. Not that I am letting my guard down ... Nice workout, overall!
2:37 PM; Moquah Barrens
23.8 °C; Clear
Had to get this ski in, first time on FR 236 this year, very sad. Nice to do this on the way home, did not want to make this a long workout because I had Mellie and Roux as passengers. One hour, 31:00 out, 31:00 back. I was surprised having the same time for both directions because I perceived more of a headwind on the way back, which was also a little longer because my Garmin took a little longer to pick up the signal when I started. Lovely, as always. I do notice some degradation of the pavement, part of which is breaking off at the edges in places. Someone is keeping up the sealing of expansion joints, which is good. Had tried to catch up with Craig and Liz, I actually think I saw Liz northbound maybe 7 km into the Moquah Barrens. They must have parked farther north, and I missed their van. One funny thing: I have been doing so much classic roller skiing that I started to kick-double pole after a double pole routine. Almost went down, but caught myself. I do seem to get better at balance over time. I have had one of my skis catch on pebbles or sticks recently and compensated pretty much automatically by having my weight on the other ski while dragging the impaired ski behind. Not that I am letting my guard down ... Nice workout, overall!