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Saturday Nov 17, 2018 #
7 AM
XC Skiing Skate 1:31:27 22.55 km (4:03 / km) +292m 3:49 / km
ahr:157 max:171 shoes: Fischer RCS CarbonLite Skate
Skate Workout Manmade Loop
7:52 AM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-5.9 °C; Snow
Got the email from Three Rivers that loop is open (I immediately renewed my pass), Aaron N posted about it on FB and Karl wondered if I would join him. How could I resist? Saw various acquaintances and friends, (Jamie, Joseph, Jake, Tom, Aaron) and an olympian (Caitlin). As usual, conditions were super fast, whatever was left on my Fishers was right on. They work better on the firm artificial snow deck anyway. Put down a solid 17+ laps for almost 23 km. definitely not an LSD, this was a threshold test. Hard to hold my horses in those beautiful conditions, that overdistance has to wait for another time ... Body inventory: gone are the day of early-season shin splints, I guess my technique is coming along. Had some metatarsal cramping starting in my left foot later during my workout, but that dissolved after a couple of laps. Left knee was a little achy around that same time, but that went away, too. Legs are nice and tired now.
7:52 AM; Elm Creek Park Reserve
-5.9 °C; Snow
Got the email from Three Rivers that loop is open (I immediately renewed my pass), Aaron N posted about it on FB and Karl wondered if I would join him. How could I resist? Saw various acquaintances and friends, (Jamie, Joseph, Jake, Tom, Aaron) and an olympian (Caitlin). As usual, conditions were super fast, whatever was left on my Fishers was right on. They work better on the firm artificial snow deck anyway. Put down a solid 17+ laps for almost 23 km. definitely not an LSD, this was a threshold test. Hard to hold my horses in those beautiful conditions, that overdistance has to wait for another time ... Body inventory: gone are the day of early-season shin splints, I guess my technique is coming along. Had some metatarsal cramping starting in my left foot later during my workout, but that dissolved after a couple of laps. Left knee was a little achy around that same time, but that went away, too. Legs are nice and tired now.
2 PM
Hiking 56:56 [1] 5.07 km (11:14 / km) +37m 10:50 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Clifton 2
Energy Park Lexington toSnelling
2:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-2.6 °C; Clear
Lovely afternoon walk, meant to do only the short one but decided to extend to Lexington. We hiked along the track in full daylight, something I don't like to do anymore because the RR security has gotten sharper. But no lack SUV today, only a big (and I emphasize big) racoon climbing a tree. Amazed that the dogs didn't see it, especially Roux, who picks up a squirrel sitting motionless in the shade at a distance. When I saw it moving first, I thought it was a coyote, until it started going up the tree. tried to get a pic, but there were still leaves on this one, concealing the bandit.
2:37 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-2.6 °C; Clear
Lovely afternoon walk, meant to do only the short one but decided to extend to Lexington. We hiked along the track in full daylight, something I don't like to do anymore because the RR security has gotten sharper. But no lack SUV today, only a big (and I emphasize big) racoon climbing a tree. Amazed that the dogs didn't see it, especially Roux, who picks up a squirrel sitting motionless in the shade at a distance. When I saw it moving first, I thought it was a coyote, until it started going up the tree. tried to get a pic, but there were still leaves on this one, concealing the bandit.
Friday Nov 16, 2018 #
6 AM
Biking Commuting 36:08 13.65 km (2:39 / km) +35m 2:37 / km
ahr:134 max:155 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:18 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.6 °C; Cloudy
While the wind had dried up much of last night's precip, there were plenty of treacherous looking glistening spots visible. Accordingly, my cycling was on the conservative side. A cold westerly wind was an added factor but all in all, not a bad ride. Not much competition from fellow cyclists but UMN ROTC were out in force. They were rather spread out and not in the way. Opted for the RR service road rather than river right, where the boardwalk is being refurbished. That boardwalk isn't such a great option in frosty weather anyway. Downtown had surprisingly heavy traffic for no apparent reason, I had a pacer in a bus that was going slower than I would typically go, but since it made all the lights, I was happy for the escort.
6:18 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.6 °C; Cloudy
While the wind had dried up much of last night's precip, there were plenty of treacherous looking glistening spots visible. Accordingly, my cycling was on the conservative side. A cold westerly wind was an added factor but all in all, not a bad ride. Not much competition from fellow cyclists but UMN ROTC were out in force. They were rather spread out and not in the way. Opted for the RR service road rather than river right, where the boardwalk is being refurbished. That boardwalk isn't such a great option in frosty weather anyway. Downtown had surprisingly heavy traffic for no apparent reason, I had a pacer in a bus that was going slower than I would typically go, but since it made all the lights, I was happy for the escort.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 32:06 13.8 km (2:20 / km) +64m 2:16 / km
ahr:143 max:172 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:22 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-0.1 °C; Cloudy
Good ride, wind wasn't strong but felt helpful. Pushed hard up the bump on bridge just S of Como.
3:22 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-0.1 °C; Cloudy
Good ride, wind wasn't strong but felt helpful. Pushed hard up the bump on bridge just S of Como.
Running 31:02 3.76 km (8:15 / km) +25m 7:59 / km
ahr:114 max:138 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.4 °C; Cloudy
Mostly running. I mixed up some safflower and sunflower seeds and filled up the bird feeders still feeling rather clammy from the bike ride. Dogs had been waiting for me in the backyard, too, so we were all motivated to get ourselves warmed up with some vigorous activity. We kept at it during most of our circuit. Warm by the time we made it back home.
4:21 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-0.4 °C; Cloudy
Mostly running. I mixed up some safflower and sunflower seeds and filled up the bird feeders still feeling rather clammy from the bike ride. Dogs had been waiting for me in the backyard, too, so we were all motivated to get ourselves warmed up with some vigorous activity. We kept at it during most of our circuit. Warm by the time we made it back home.
Thursday Nov 15, 2018 #
6 AM
Hiking 12:26 0.98 km (12:41 / km) +142m 7:21 / km
ahr:111 max:132 shoes: Shimano SH-MT34L
TPC to Desk
7:03 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Doing a new stair climbing routine switching sides every 10 steps: 30 step front cross L; 30 steps front cross R, 30 x cross front/cross back L, cross front/cross back R; 120 steps heel-down climb, stretching hamstrings.
7:03 AM; Downtown Minneapolis
Doing a new stair climbing routine switching sides every 10 steps: 30 step front cross L; 30 steps front cross R, 30 x cross front/cross back L, cross front/cross back R; 120 steps heel-down climb, stretching hamstrings.
Biking Commuting 36:52 14.02 km (2:38 / km) +51m 2:35 / km
ahr:127 max:153 shoes: All-City Space Horse
Home to TPC
6:11 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.9 °C; Clear
Cautious because of fear for icy patches, I took off. The few on the neighborhood roads were easy to avoid, the thicker ones were in deep shade at the bottom of Dinkytown Greenway and the northernmost portion of CLT, all easy to cross. Stopped to take a pick of the Hennepin Ave Bridge and the red/white/blue Grainbelt sign, then again, of the snow on CLT. Good ride, considering a decent headwind and the many stops.
6:11 AM; Hamline Midway
-1.9 °C; Clear
Cautious because of fear for icy patches, I took off. The few on the neighborhood roads were easy to avoid, the thicker ones were in deep shade at the bottom of Dinkytown Greenway and the northernmost portion of CLT, all easy to cross. Stopped to take a pick of the Hennepin Ave Bridge and the red/white/blue Grainbelt sign, then again, of the snow on CLT. Good ride, considering a decent headwind and the many stops.
3 PM
Biking Commuting 31:28 13.56 km (2:19 / km) +64m 2:16 / km
ahr:145 max:158 shoes: All-City Space Horse
TPC to Home
3:38 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
6.3 °C; Light rain
Comfortable temps, should have probably dressed down a little. Some of the snow off the road bridges crossing CLT had melted but not all of it. Other than that, the coast was clear. Opted for the Stone Arch Bridge variation since the boardwalk is closed. Found that the RR service road was ice free as well. Made good progress, probably thanks to a little tailwind.
3:38 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
6.3 °C; Light rain
Comfortable temps, should have probably dressed down a little. Some of the snow off the road bridges crossing CLT had melted but not all of it. Other than that, the coast was clear. Opted for the Stone Arch Bridge variation since the boardwalk is closed. Found that the RR service road was ice free as well. Made good progress, probably thanks to a little tailwind.
Hiking 40:55 3.82 km (10:43 / km) +24m 10:23 / km
ahr:99 max:123 shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
5.1 °C; Cloudy
Met the nice lady who told me she had an eight pound hound, turns out I misunderstood, it's an 80 pound hound. She just said hi to the dogs. They only had one thing on their mind, running around in Energy Park, sniffing stuff out. Lots of traffic at Snelling and energy Park Drive stop sign, must have been th queue of cars taking off after a train crossed the road near the readi-mix plant. They saw us and we crossed without a problem. At least a dozen rabbits hopping around on Hamline U campus. That's where Roux's pointer heritage really shines, he picks up even those lurking in the shadows.
4:33 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
5.1 °C; Cloudy
Met the nice lady who told me she had an eight pound hound, turns out I misunderstood, it's an 80 pound hound. She just said hi to the dogs. They only had one thing on their mind, running around in Energy Park, sniffing stuff out. Lots of traffic at Snelling and energy Park Drive stop sign, must have been th queue of cars taking off after a train crossed the road near the readi-mix plant. They saw us and we crossed without a problem. At least a dozen rabbits hopping around on Hamline U campus. That's where Roux's pointer heritage really shines, he picks up even those lurking in the shadows.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018 #
6 AM
Running 7:15 1.02 km (7:06 / km)
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Home to Green Line
6:21 AM; Eastside, St. Paul, MN
-8.4 °C; Clear
Another close one. Forgot my fruit while rushing out. Train rolled in as I stepped on to the platform.
6:21 AM; Eastside, St. Paul, MN
-8.4 °C; Clear
Another close one. Forgot my fruit while rushing out. Train rolled in as I stepped on to the platform.
5 PM
Hiking 32:49 [1] 2.18 km (15:03 / km) +165m 10:55 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Battle Creek Hike
5:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
3.5 °C; Clear
After taking picture of erased ski tracks on Battle Creek soccer field, I hiked up to the top with Mellie and Roux. took some drone pictures of the beautiful evening sky.
5:03 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
3.5 °C; Clear
After taking picture of erased ski tracks on Battle Creek soccer field, I hiked up to the top with Mellie and Roux. took some drone pictures of the beautiful evening sky.
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018 #
3 PM
Hiking 38:57 [1] 3.83 km (10:10 / km) +28m 9:49 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:06 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-6.5 °C; Clear
Like this morning, the cold wasn't as noticeable, no wind. Or else, I'm getting used to it. But Roux is not getting used to the salted parking lots and sidewalks.
4:06 PM; Hamline Midway/Como Park
-6.5 °C; Clear
Like this morning, the cold wasn't as noticeable, no wind. Or else, I'm getting used to it. But Roux is not getting used to the salted parking lots and sidewalks.
Hiking 10:11 [1] 1.28 km (7:57 / km) +11m 7:38 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Green Line to Home
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
Hiking 10:11 [1] 1.28 km (7:57 / km) +11m 7:38 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Green Line to Home
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
Had more time this morning to get to train. Colder by thermometer, but no wind, felt comfortable. On train, there was an altercation between an African-American guy and a mixed-race couple. He was letting off on how unjust life is for blacks while lifestreaming himself to social media and the black woman in the couple countered him. First time I saw a ticket check in the morning, though they did not want to check my ticket. They were evicting homeless people at the Nicollet Ave station. They also calmed down the angry man.
3:48 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-6.2 °C; Clear
Had more time this morning to get to train. Colder by thermometer, but no wind, felt comfortable. On train, there was an altercation between an African-American guy and a mixed-race couple. He was letting off on how unjust life is for blacks while lifestreaming himself to social media and the black woman in the couple countered him. First time I saw a ticket check in the morning, though they did not want to check my ticket. They were evicting homeless people at the Nicollet Ave station. They also calmed down the angry man.
6 PM
XC Skiing Skate 1:26:43 12.66 km (6:51 / km) +18m 6:48 / km
ahr:148 max:159 shoes: Landsem Touring Telemark
EU MYR: 40:00 L3
6:31 PM; Battle Creek East
-8.7 °C; Clear
This was supposed to be a hill bounding workout. Karl, who had already gotten a taste of skiing on snow last weekend at Como suggested we should give it a try on the sports fields. We walked out and found the conditions satisfactory. Did about 15 laps in 1:25. Karl made multiple references to the trolls grabbing our skis, indeed,I went down once courtesy of a stuck ski. Margie said we should have let her know, but having 20 skiers on a couple inches of snow would not have been wise. I was handicapped by heavy Landsem skis, I was amazed I could skate them throughout. Must be close to a record, being out this early on skis.
6:31 PM; Battle Creek East
-8.7 °C; Clear
This was supposed to be a hill bounding workout. Karl, who had already gotten a taste of skiing on snow last weekend at Como suggested we should give it a try on the sports fields. We walked out and found the conditions satisfactory. Did about 15 laps in 1:25. Karl made multiple references to the trolls grabbing our skis, indeed,I went down once courtesy of a stuck ski. Margie said we should have let her know, but having 20 skiers on a couple inches of snow would not have been wise. I was handicapped by heavy Landsem skis, I was amazed I could skate them throughout. Must be close to a record, being out this early on skis.
Monday Nov 12, 2018 #
6 AM
Running 7:49 1.06 km (7:22 / km) +2m 7:18 / km
shoes: Ecco Hybrid
Home to Green Line
6:40 AM; Hamline/Midway
-6.9 °C; Cloudy
Back to winter mode, very early. Getting used to hitting my departure time just right, to have that comfortable 10' walk/jog window. Today, I had to run the entire way; it's a good thing I did because the train was on time. The head carriage had every seat occupied by homeless people but the middle one had open spots. I am quite convinced that the snow and ice will be melting again before winter starts for good but for the time being, I'll be taking the train.
6:40 AM; Hamline/Midway
-6.9 °C; Cloudy
Back to winter mode, very early. Getting used to hitting my departure time just right, to have that comfortable 10' walk/jog window. Today, I had to run the entire way; it's a good thing I did because the train was on time. The head carriage had every seat occupied by homeless people but the middle one had open spots. I am quite convinced that the snow and ice will be melting again before winter starts for good but for the time being, I'll be taking the train.
4 PM
Hiking 39:16 [1] 3.81 km (10:18 / km) +29m 9:56 / km
shoes: Hoka One One Tor Tech Mid WP
Energy Park Short
4:31 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-7.5 °C; Cloudy
Scurried along the entire way. Did not feel quite as cold as during my walk from train station. Dogs were into it but Roux had an instant of sore paws at the oversalted parking lot in Energy Park.
4:31 PM; Hamline Midway/Frogtown
-7.5 °C; Cloudy
Scurried along the entire way. Did not feel quite as cold as during my walk from train station. Dogs were into it but Roux had an instant of sore paws at the oversalted parking lot in Energy Park.
Hiking 14:30 [1] 1.37 km (10:35 / km) +9m 10:15 / km
shoes: Ecco Hybrid
Green Line to Home
4:09 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-7.2 °C; Cloudy
It felt cold. Walking into a northerly wind.
4:09 PM; Minneapolis-St. Paul
-7.2 °C; Cloudy
It felt cold. Walking into a northerly wind.
Sunday Nov 11, 2018 #
7 AM
Hiking 2:23:25 10.21 km (14:03 / km) +111m 13:19 / km
shoes: Rubber Boots
Smith Fire Lane McCulloch Loop
7:18 AM; Washburn, WI
-5.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Reverse of the previous day, and trespassing. Switched out the SD card on the trail cam, just because i was curious and because I want to make sure it's working. Haven't looked yet but there are 58 pictures counted, when I left it yesterday, there were just 15. I suspect it's just pictures of me. A fun walk, mostly XC between McCulloch and Smith Fire Lane. a lot of deer tracks crossing the lane but not in the woods. On Kjarvick, we encountered Cody and his 84 year owner, both inside the van. he stopped to chat, said he saw our track coming out, but not going in. I confessed to my trespass to cross into the public woods, he didn't seem to mind but mentioned being excited about the upcoming deer hunt. Also thought this was a long walk. Lovely walk along the beach, catching some sun, which still packs a punch. Not quite winter yet, in spite of almost half a foot of snow. measured 15 cm. on the picnic table at the beach. Water tem still at 4.6 C, cold enough to lose mobility, should I fall in.
7:18 AM; Washburn, WI
-5.1 °C; Partly cloudy
Reverse of the previous day, and trespassing. Switched out the SD card on the trail cam, just because i was curious and because I want to make sure it's working. Haven't looked yet but there are 58 pictures counted, when I left it yesterday, there were just 15. I suspect it's just pictures of me. A fun walk, mostly XC between McCulloch and Smith Fire Lane. a lot of deer tracks crossing the lane but not in the woods. On Kjarvick, we encountered Cody and his 84 year owner, both inside the van. he stopped to chat, said he saw our track coming out, but not going in. I confessed to my trespass to cross into the public woods, he didn't seem to mind but mentioned being excited about the upcoming deer hunt. Also thought this was a long walk. Lovely walk along the beach, catching some sun, which still packs a punch. Not quite winter yet, in spite of almost half a foot of snow. measured 15 cm. on the picnic table at the beach. Water tem still at 4.6 C, cold enough to lose mobility, should I fall in.