Training Log Archive: Ricka

To and from Soulard on grey, no-wind, cool day. Good excuse to get out of house.
Watched Rampage mountain-bikiing in Zlon NP on TV - unbelievable drops, jumps, and stunts.

Hiked the bike trails of Matson Hill - first time. Trail closed to bikes until end of day. Lots of long switchbacks to keep the gradient down for bikers.

To Union Station to catch the "Big River" symposium. 50+ experts and 'interested' parties plus 3-4 members of the general public. Good power point presentations showed extent of problems and the many agencies addressing them. Free coffee and lunch.

A couple errands, then to Arch to check out Lewis, Clark, and Seaman. With drought, they are now 25m from river and perhaps 20 ft above river level - rarely has the MR been this low - barge shipping south of STL threatened. Back home.

C • what was it about? 8

Another beautiful 55F day for hike with Sierra Club at Castlewood. 45 showed up - new record! Lots of hills and good views.

Legs needed a rest. To and from the Loop was just what II needed. 75 degrees, very strong south wind. Dec. 3!

Team pick-up of SQ controls. Great day. Thanks to Emily, Dave, and Bill!

I got the easy leg. Still bobbled two controls - ugh. Approaching from a new direction does make a difference.