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Monday, January 26, 2009
Da wabbit
Out X-C Skiing on Saturday, brought along my camera again. It's unfortunate that the pictures can truly convey the brisk winds at 2 degrees. Yet here are a couple neat shots.
Da wabbit is from a set of rabbit footprints we came across
There is a swimming hole/pond out there too. This was taken around 5pm. See the two rays of sunlight line up like hands on the clock .
5 O'clock Sun
The route
Da wabbit is from a set of rabbit footprints we came across
There is a swimming hole/pond out there too. This was taken around 5pm. See the two rays of sunlight line up like hands on the clock .
5 O'clock Sun
The route
Monday, January 19, 2009
At last, A real winter...!
At long last, we are having a real winter. With lots of snow and cold. The past 2 weeks have brought over 2 feet of snow (Long live lake effect from Lake Erie) on top of a good base from December and temps in the single digits for highs, and -(minus) for lows. Today is a real heat wave with the current temp at 21. Not to worry, it will be back in the teens again by the weekend.
I've been able to get in a fair amount of X-C skiing the past few weeks. The nicest part about X-C skiing is all you need are your skies. So, in the same manner as the bike...I just put them in the car ,
head off somewhere and ski. Thus far I've skied Black Creek Park, O-At-Ka Creek park, around home I'll head over to Burnell Park, or over to PD's and Penny's on Summitt St Rd. When using the Monroe county parks, the trails are often packed down. Which makes the skiing faster.
Around home Penny's and PD's is a fantastic place to ski. There are a thousand or so acres behind their house. Now that I've ventured out and somewhat mapped out the area (with the help of my Garmin 305) I'm usually breaking my own trail, or following deer paths(they almost have their own highway system) and the going is a lot slower. I have found that the traveling through snow on skies is far, far easier than trying to walk through it.
This past Saturday afternoon I went 9.2 miles in 7 degree temps, out behind Penny's and PD's. It's great to trek through woods, and fields, meandering which ever way looks interesting. Most of these travels would be nearly impossible in the summer when all the growth is on the bushes and trees.But with good snow cover and ski's the traveling is easier, and a blast. I came across a pond at the rear of a corn field that seems to be a swimming hole. Complete with floating diving platform, and picnic tables. Pretty neat ....!
Other area's of joy are coming from the gym and the trainer. The program I'm using on the trainer is going rather well. It's not easy, but I'm sure learning a whole bunch of new things. This will translate to meeting my goals for the coming season. As for the gym, I've surpassed the weights I was working with last winter. Along with this I'm now running 2 miles 3 times a week. That's pretty darn good for some one who couldn't run 200 feet a month ago. I've got my eye set on the Duathlon in May, so there's a lot of hard work ahead. Running seems to really work the hamstrings, and that should crossover to hill climbs on the bike too.
I will have to remember to bring my camera with me next time I ski. I don't think the camera will do capture the peace and tranquility along with the solitude I experience while out on a skiing adventure.
I've been able to get in a fair amount of X-C skiing the past few weeks. The nicest part about X-C skiing is all you need are your skies. So, in the same manner as the bike...I just put them in the car ,
head off somewhere and ski. Thus far I've skied Black Creek Park, O-At-Ka Creek park, around home I'll head over to Burnell Park, or over to PD's and Penny's on Summitt St Rd. When using the Monroe county parks, the trails are often packed down. Which makes the skiing faster.Around home Penny's and PD's is a fantastic place to ski. There are a thousand or so acres behind their house. Now that I've ventured out and somewhat mapped out the area (with the help of my Garmin 305) I'm usually breaking my own trail, or following deer paths(they almost have their own highway system) and the going is a lot slower. I have found that the traveling through snow on skies is far, far easier than trying to walk through it.
This past Saturday afternoon I went 9.2 miles in 7 degree temps, out behind Penny's and PD's. It's great to trek through woods, and fields, meandering which ever way looks interesting. Most of these travels would be nearly impossible in the summer when all the growth is on the bushes and trees.But with good snow cover and ski's the traveling is easier, and a blast. I came across a pond at the rear of a corn field that seems to be a swimming hole. Complete with floating diving platform, and picnic tables. Pretty neat ....!Other area's of joy are coming from the gym and the trainer. The program I'm using on the trainer is going rather well. It's not easy, but I'm sure learning a whole bunch of new things. This will translate to meeting my goals for the coming season. As for the gym, I've surpassed the weights I was working with last winter. Along with this I'm now running 2 miles 3 times a week. That's pretty darn good for some one who couldn't run 200 feet a month ago. I've got my eye set on the Duathlon in May, so there's a lot of hard work ahead. Running seems to really work the hamstrings, and that should crossover to hill climbs on the bike too.
I will have to remember to bring my camera with me next time I ski. I don't think the camera will do capture the peace and tranquility along with the solitude I experience while out on a skiing adventure.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Lets Shine on '09
With the calender having changed it's numbers, it is time for me to reassess my numbers. Overall, my health and fitness progress to this point is going rather well. I feel stronger, less labored after last years efforts. This should carryover to next seasons ridding with stronger start in March. Weather permitting I should be able to get some road miles in in March. Currently I'm far more productive with my current training regiment, than to ride around the block for the sake of a ride. Not to mention what the salt does to equipment...!
This winter I'm doing a lot of cross training. I'm back in the gym after a 7 months away. Does it ever feel GREAT!!!!! Also have over 20 miles of X-C skiing in too. That's a blast!!!! I bought the skis at the end of last winter and only used them once. This year we have lots of snow, and now that I've figured it out...its loads of fun and a superb workout to boot. I did notice towards the end of last season where my shoulders and neck lost quite a bit of strength. My son Peter has joined me this year. He's 6'4' and skinny as a rail. we should be able to get a little muscle on him. Already he's sniveling about his poor muscles being sore. This a good sign, it means the workouts are doing there intended purpose. A few goals in the gym are to restrengthen neck, abs and lower back. Isolate calves, abductors and inductors. This , along with the regime I'm doing on the trainer is already showing great benefits. Yes the trainer is not the same as riding on the road. If I just sat there and spun at an easy pace then I would not be accomplishing a dam thing. I find the hour I spend on the trainer in a vigorous workout, to be a far greater workout than an hour on the road in the cold. I've always worked outside up until the last few years, and fully aware of the decrease in production in the cold. All this is designed to get me in better condition to climb hills. Real hills, not these little bumps in the road I currently ride on. Like the ones over near Warsaw, Middlebury, Attica and Weathersfield, those are the ones I hope to ride up with better results next season. Then I may be able to tackle the likes of Ithaca, Westfield, and North Creek without feeling like I died when I reach the top. If market conditions in the business world improve this year the quantity of miles may decrease, so next seasons rides will be orientated more towards quality of training rather than quantity.
A new twist this winter is to train for the Rochester Spring Classic Duathlon in May. That will be 2m run/ 10m bike/1m run/ 10bike/ 2 run. The goal here is not to finish last. Piece of cake!!!! I also have my eye set on a couple 5 and 10K's too.
This winter I'm doing a lot of cross training. I'm back in the gym after a 7 months away. Does it ever feel GREAT!!!!! Also have over 20 miles of X-C skiing in too. That's a blast!!!! I bought the skis at the end of last winter and only used them once. This year we have lots of snow, and now that I've figured it out...its loads of fun and a superb workout to boot. I did notice towards the end of last season where my shoulders and neck lost quite a bit of strength. My son Peter has joined me this year. He's 6'4' and skinny as a rail. we should be able to get a little muscle on him. Already he's sniveling about his poor muscles being sore. This a good sign, it means the workouts are doing there intended purpose. A few goals in the gym are to restrengthen neck, abs and lower back. Isolate calves, abductors and inductors. This , along with the regime I'm doing on the trainer is already showing great benefits. Yes the trainer is not the same as riding on the road. If I just sat there and spun at an easy pace then I would not be accomplishing a dam thing. I find the hour I spend on the trainer in a vigorous workout, to be a far greater workout than an hour on the road in the cold. I've always worked outside up until the last few years, and fully aware of the decrease in production in the cold. All this is designed to get me in better condition to climb hills. Real hills, not these little bumps in the road I currently ride on. Like the ones over near Warsaw, Middlebury, Attica and Weathersfield, those are the ones I hope to ride up with better results next season. Then I may be able to tackle the likes of Ithaca, Westfield, and North Creek without feeling like I died when I reach the top. If market conditions in the business world improve this year the quantity of miles may decrease, so next seasons rides will be orientated more towards quality of training rather than quantity.
A new twist this winter is to train for the Rochester Spring Classic Duathlon in May. That will be 2m run/ 10m bike/1m run/ 10bike/ 2 run. The goal here is not to finish last. Piece of cake!!!! I also have my eye set on a couple 5 and 10K's too.
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