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Sunday Mar 31, 2013 #
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slept:11.0
0 internets + 1 over the air television = sleep glorious sleep
6 PM
Biking (Mix) 1:49:50 17.51 mi (9.6 mph) +88m
ahr:138 max:172 shoes: The General
Finally got out, inspiration provided by m-i-l firing up some awful family movie for dear daughter.
The slow pace is from two events: one, a lengthy story at Park #1 from a guy who had been looking for his wallet for three hours. He had lost it drinking there on a previous night, and it also had the title for the truck he just bought, so he was hurting.
Next, I took a two track north from that park, and the soft, deep mud ruts, soft, deep sand, and soft, deep snow made jogging a more better option.
A raccoon was not happy to see me on the two track.
Water seems high:
Lots of deer after that.Two dozen by the church where I got married, two dozen more on another back road, a half dozen a half mile from the in laws, and another half dozen just before their place.
The slow pace is from two events: one, a lengthy story at Park #1 from a guy who had been looking for his wallet for three hours. He had lost it drinking there on a previous night, and it also had the title for the truck he just bought, so he was hurting.
Next, I took a two track north from that park, and the soft, deep mud ruts, soft, deep sand, and soft, deep snow made jogging a more better option.
A raccoon was not happy to see me on the two track.
Water seems high:
Lots of deer after that.Two dozen by the church where I got married, two dozen more on another back road, a half dozen a half mile from the in laws, and another half dozen just before their place.
Saturday Mar 30, 2013 #
5 PM
Weights 15:00 [3]
Digging a post hole through the frost layer.
6 PM
Walking 1:28:06 [0] 5.1 mi (17:17 / mi) +16m 17:07 / mi
slept:11.0 shoes: Inov8 Roclite 319
Spousal hike trying to avoid low ground and muddy sections.
Friday Mar 29, 2013 #
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slept:8.0 weight:198lbs
Argh, in scramble heading out I left the practice map on the counter. Hopefully hikes and bikes are enough this weekend. Also, will look at calorie counting after the long weekend.
2 PM
Biking 1:30:01 17.82 mi (11.9 mph) +20m
ahr:144 max:169 slept:2.0 shoes: The General
No map, so I elected to bike down to my father in law's place of business. I was originally going to take the White Pine trail, but it was way too soft so I bailed out on some gas company two track and risked life and limb on old 131. Happy with cruising speed given my gearing.
Brian Matthews is likely to join us in whatever config we put up for the Rage. His wealth of experience will be an asset.
Brian Matthews is likely to join us in whatever config we put up for the Rage. His wealth of experience will be an asset.
Thursday Mar 28, 2013 #
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Planning some training for the weekend. Cannonsburg Game Area had great terrain, and I only saw half, and it was covered in snow, so I'll go back with a different course tomorrow after I drop off dear wife and daughter.
I'm trying to find some nice seasonal road/two tracks by my in laws for biking. I know of some shortcuts, but a nice long haul would be great. Other than the rail trail.
I'm trying to find some nice seasonal road/two tracks by my in laws for biking. I know of some shortcuts, but a nice long haul would be great. Other than the rail trail.
12 AM
Walking 1 [0] 0.0 mi
ahr:49 max:99 slept:6.0
If you were curious what sleep looks like...
6 PM
Walking 39:48 [0] 2.23 mi (17:51 / mi) +3m 17:46 / mi
I was thinking about a rowing session after tv later, but maybe this is good enough for today, with a big hike tomorrow. I could try getting a decent night's rest just for the novelty of it.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2013 #
10 PM
Biking 1:51:20 23.09 mi (12.4 mph) +105m
ahr:129 max:161 slept:6.5 shoes: The General
I'm back in the gravel again.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
for some nice easy aerobic base building. Saw deer cross the road just meters ahead; many fat raccoons; some possum, and another skunk on Dixboro. The skunk was the scariest.
Jeff was not sold on the "Think Ford Third" concept, and the Lost Islanders are awol.
for some nice easy aerobic base building. Saw deer cross the road just meters ahead; many fat raccoons; some possum, and another skunk on Dixboro. The skunk was the scariest.
Jeff was not sold on the "Think Ford Third" concept, and the Lost Islanders are awol.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2013 #
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4th overall at Raccoongaine, missed third by just one medium control, so if I can prepare a more point dense finishing route...well, something to think about for next time.
At least had I gone for 30/40 for the 30 points, I still would be 4th because I couldn't have done it in four minutes to beat 3rd.
http://www.wpoc.org/results/2013raccoongaineresult...
At least had I gone for 30/40 for the 30 points, I still would be 4th because I couldn't have done it in four minutes to beat 3rd.
http://www.wpoc.org/results/2013raccoongaineresult...
Monday Mar 25, 2013 #
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slept:7.0 weight:195.4lbs
Rick should win more super vet rogaine categories; Raccoongaine results are the most popular post ever on the SMOC Facebook page.
Sunday Mar 24, 2013 #
Event: Raccoongaine 2013
9 AM
Orienteering 5:52:50 ** 18.72 mi (18:51 / mi) +1176m 15:46 / mi
ahr:151 max:185 spiked:27/29c slept:7.5 shoes: INOV8 285
Awaiting Raccoongaine results. EXHAUSTED.
2nd in Elite Men to the overall winners, who were unstoppable (Team SOG), 46 of 50 points; I am guessing they are in the high 20s for distance, since I had ~29 controls with 17 miles (AP sometimes rounds up a bit). Brain fuzzy; so no confirmation of overall placing.
Rick took 1st in Super Vets. Cooper was nursing a swollen ankle, amazingly grabbing 22 controls in 5:15. Shane returned on time, but not in the money in a competitive masters division.
Biggest error was to #63. I thought I followed a bearing, but got pushed around by crappy briars, didn't check my compass on the trail, went back down the hill a bit, before finally figuring it out and fighting the fight to the right spot. Lost my number en route! Thankfully that was it save a few bobbles. Felt great through three hours, then started to fade a bit, certainly was low energy in the last two hours. Perhaps went out a shade too hard, plus lack of trekking fitness and hill work.
When the woods were clean, they were awesome. When they were green, you were getting scratched.
Great road trip, would do the whole experience again.
Orange line is intended route, but I found myself ahead of schedule so I changed plans for better or worse. Green is my timing targets assuming 2 mph, but Raccoon Creek is more of a 2.5-3 mph park. I should plan better for a range of possible distances, with better pre-set finishing loops depending on pacing later in the course, so I can keep the last hour more lucrative than I did.
2nd in Elite Men to the overall winners, who were unstoppable (Team SOG), 46 of 50 points; I am guessing they are in the high 20s for distance, since I had ~29 controls with 17 miles (AP sometimes rounds up a bit). Brain fuzzy; so no confirmation of overall placing.
Rick took 1st in Super Vets. Cooper was nursing a swollen ankle, amazingly grabbing 22 controls in 5:15. Shane returned on time, but not in the money in a competitive masters division.
Biggest error was to #63. I thought I followed a bearing, but got pushed around by crappy briars, didn't check my compass on the trail, went back down the hill a bit, before finally figuring it out and fighting the fight to the right spot. Lost my number en route! Thankfully that was it save a few bobbles. Felt great through three hours, then started to fade a bit, certainly was low energy in the last two hours. Perhaps went out a shade too hard, plus lack of trekking fitness and hill work.
When the woods were clean, they were awesome. When they were green, you were getting scratched.
Great road trip, would do the whole experience again.
Orange line is intended route, but I found myself ahead of schedule so I changed plans for better or worse. Green is my timing targets assuming 2 mph, but Raccoon Creek is more of a 2.5-3 mph park. I should plan better for a range of possible distances, with better pre-set finishing loops depending on pacing later in the course, so I can keep the last hour more lucrative than I did.
Saturday Mar 23, 2013 #
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Flying pig conflict canceled. One wonders if I can sneak out or not. Hmmm.
7 AM
Erg rowing 45:00 [1]
slept:9.0
9 PM
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Nice pre race strategizing with my cohorts, looking at last years' stats.
Thursday Mar 21, 2013 #
9 PM
Biking (Paved) 1:34:28 20.5 mi (13.0 mph) +114m
ahr:147 max:178 shoes: The General
To all you haters out there...
Wednesday Mar 20, 2013 #
9 PM
Walking 2:00:34 8.68 mi (13:53 / mi) +53m 13:38 / mi
ahr:115 max:164 slept:6.0 shoes: Inov8 Roclite 319
Cold and icy. Hard to keep your heart rate up while walking in 17° on flat ground.
Testing some newer equipment. I couldn't find my kitty litter, so I ran the pack with 135 oz of Mountain Dew, and the pouch with 35 oz of Mountain Dew. Water bottles were full, and stayed that way when the tubes froze. Thankfully walking in 17° doesn't use much water.
Also used my new Roclite 319s. Perhaps a touch stiff; we will see. But feet not tenderized by the aggressive sole on hard ground, so +points.
Testing some newer equipment. I couldn't find my kitty litter, so I ran the pack with 135 oz of Mountain Dew, and the pouch with 35 oz of Mountain Dew. Water bottles were full, and stayed that way when the tubes froze. Thankfully walking in 17° doesn't use much water.
Also used my new Roclite 319s. Perhaps a touch stiff; we will see. But feet not tenderized by the aggressive sole on hard ground, so +points.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2013 #
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slept:9.0
Nine hours of sleep were glorious. Also, if you aren't up before my wife is done with breakfast, dog #2 will lay down next to you as a comfy heat source that compels you to remain sleeping as long as possible.
Might be on the edge for ramping up bike miles, so maybe a canoe and hike before the next ride.
Might be on the edge for ramping up bike miles, so maybe a canoe and hike before the next ride.
Monday Mar 18, 2013 #
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slept:5.0 weight:197.8lbs
Expected, but still embarassing. Maybe I should pack my lunch. And swear swear swear that I will order a salad at whatever restaurant I'm at before I walk in.
Sunday Mar 17, 2013 #
10 AM
Walking 1:00:00 [1] 4.53 mi (13:15 / mi)
slept:8.0
#2 of 4 Rage changes coming along. Should try it with a pack on a trail but encouraged either way. Took the greenway today to keep my ears out of the wind.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_workout?w=245126296
http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_workout?w=245126296
10 PM
Biking (Mostly paved) 1:48:38 23.36 mi (12.9 mph) +89m
ahr:144 max:171 shoes: The General
COLD
Waterproof insulated boots...still cold
Quiet though, not many people out.
Waterproof insulated boots...still cold
Quiet though, not many people out.
Saturday Mar 16, 2013 #
3 PM
Walking 1:00:00 [3] 4.1 mi (14:38 / mi)
Snuck out between games for a race pace workout. Nice venue.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/244837344
http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/244837344
Friday Mar 15, 2013 #
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My Roclite 319s arrived. My 295s leave my feet a little tender on extended treks, but my cushy Cascadias don't have enough traction - hopefully this is the best of both. May not use them for Raccoongaine since there's not much time to break 'em in. I would still like to try spikes, but with the Oroc 340 being replaced by a goretex only Oroc 380 at a staggering $180 list, that won't be anytime soon.
Thursday Mar 14, 2013 #
10 PM
Biking 1:39:05 21.16 mi (12.8 mph) +143m
ahr:138 max:169 slept:6.0 shoes: The General
I was spooked by the ice I saw on last night's hike, so I stuck to pavement, although it probably would've been okay with today's afternoon temps. For variety, I went up to Brighton, kissed the south end of downtown, then headed over in the general direction of the Green residence before heading home via Hamburg. I overdressed, but at least I got out.
Trying to break in my o nerd goggles for Rage use. Worst case I go back to my old cable temple glasses and tape the one lens.
Trying to break in my o nerd goggles for Rage use. Worst case I go back to my old cable temple glasses and tape the one lens.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013 #
10 PM
Walking 1:53:00 [1] 8.14 mi (13:53 / mi) +19m 13:47 / mi
ahr:103 max:125 slept:6.5 shoes: Brooks Cascadia
Merely participating in the Rage sounds less interesting with each day, but racing it sounds more interesting. So I spent the whole time considering what ifs for various changes to last year's execution. Would my prospective team be down for sustained high speed trekking? Will I be in shape to bike tow early and often; would potential recipients be on board with being towed early and often? Will 72 hours of orienteering between Rage #1 and Rage #2 be enough to clean up the mistakes and give a shot at clearing the course? How much more should we push at the start while still having enough left for the end? That sort of thing.
I really wish it was in September again. I want to do more testing first!
I really wish it was in September again. I want to do more testing first!
Monday Mar 11, 2013 #
10 PM
Biking 1:44:39 [2] 21.37 mi (12.3 mph) +106m
shoes: The General
Stopped for train lights, then said screw it, I can make it, and went for it.
It helped that it was stopped.
It helped that it was stopped.
Sunday Mar 10, 2013 #
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I was looking for a park and ride, saw a potential micro sprint venue, and darned if it wasn't a jail. They have the best building layouts.
http://goo.gl/maps/r539K
http://goo.gl/maps/r539K
Saturday Mar 9, 2013 #
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How are there enough days/weeks/month to ever field check a map? This is a route to check boulder heights....in just the northeast corner.
This won't even address vegetation updates, like possibly needing a little green striping north of the radio tower.
This won't even address vegetation updates, like possibly needing a little green striping north of the radio tower.
9 AM
Orienteering 1:51:40 [3] 5.33 mi (20:57 / mi) +173m 19:02 / mi
spiked:12/12c slept:9.0 shoes: INOV8 285
Very slow walking- foot broke through crust every step. Cut original route short to make lunch. Excellent terrain.
1 - no problem, easy to see the hill and then the saddle. Saw #2 hill on the way as I skirted private property
2 - interesting land shape; I didn't realize it until I got on the hill
3 - luckily found a trail to make the snow walking easier!
4 - hard to read the hill just west of the swamp, but you could get to the swamp anyway
5 - my most confused moment, hard to trust the $4 back up compass I had with me today. But it was still right. Just hard to read the flattish terrain until I finally got near the small hill west of the target ridge/hill
6 - woot, hoped I would find it, got it!
7 - trivial, just a path out
I now realized I had no chance, at 2 mph of snow hole punching, to do the whole thing, so I hoofed it up 4 mile to do the back half
14 - saw 15 on the way from the road. Even walking the road was good practice on understanding the topography. Woods were awesome and open in the first half; here they were a bit thicker
15 - nice hill climb
16 - second most confusing part. It's clear that flatter, more subtle terrain is not my strong suit
17 - bah, track shows high but I went to the low part of the depression :-)
18 - nice view
Dropped 19 for time as well to make lunch. Made new #19 the hill I walked over en route to the finish.
Sure, they were all orange-y, but it felt good. Wished I had snowshoes!
1 - no problem, easy to see the hill and then the saddle. Saw #2 hill on the way as I skirted private property
2 - interesting land shape; I didn't realize it until I got on the hill
3 - luckily found a trail to make the snow walking easier!
4 - hard to read the hill just west of the swamp, but you could get to the swamp anyway
5 - my most confused moment, hard to trust the $4 back up compass I had with me today. But it was still right. Just hard to read the flattish terrain until I finally got near the small hill west of the target ridge/hill
6 - woot, hoped I would find it, got it!
7 - trivial, just a path out
I now realized I had no chance, at 2 mph of snow hole punching, to do the whole thing, so I hoofed it up 4 mile to do the back half
14 - saw 15 on the way from the road. Even walking the road was good practice on understanding the topography. Woods were awesome and open in the first half; here they were a bit thicker
15 - nice hill climb
16 - second most confusing part. It's clear that flatter, more subtle terrain is not my strong suit
17 - bah, track shows high but I went to the low part of the depression :-)
18 - nice view
Dropped 19 for time as well to make lunch. Made new #19 the hill I walked over en route to the finish.
Sure, they were all orange-y, but it felt good. Wished I had snowshoes!
Friday Mar 8, 2013 #
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Plotted 1.5 dozen points around Canonsburg game area for tomorrow. Hopefully comparing with the MMBA map kept everything on state land. Similar travel time from the in laws, and it looks drier than Haymarsh. I hear streams can be deep.
On an unrelated note, for fun I messed around with "what if" for forest sprints at Huron Meadows, and it seems possible. A test case made for a 15c/2.3 km course, and there was a lot of terrain still available, so you could run concurrent unique courses between Hammel and the Huron, if you were going to say, have an A meet.
On an unrelated note, for fun I messed around with "what if" for forest sprints at Huron Meadows, and it seems possible. A test case made for a 15c/2.3 km course, and there was a lot of terrain still available, so you could run concurrent unique courses between Hammel and the Huron, if you were going to say, have an A meet.
Thursday Mar 7, 2013 #
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I need to watch Rocky IV to inspire me to get my crap together.
Tuesday Mar 5, 2013 #
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slept:5.5 weight:195.8lbs
I will have some free time Saturday near Big Rapids. Thinking of doing some nav training in that area, maybe Haymarsh? Hard to say how wet it would be - I did a barebones rogaine type thing there in my very formative years, so I never made it far from the start. USGS shows a lot of streams.
Monday Mar 4, 2013 #
9 PM
Erg rowing 2:05:00 [1]
Leon - The Professional. A few interruptions to keep laundry flowing.
Sunday Mar 3, 2013 #
1 PM
Orienteering 2:56:40 [1] *** 8.99 mi (19:39 / mi) +242m 18:08 / mi
spiked:6/10c slept:7.0 shoes: INOV8 285
PLRA streamer course: spoiler alerts below! You are warned.
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#1 - nice location. I got pushed a reentrant over, but the nice topography made that obvious and I corrected
#2 - panicked, checked an earlier depression, but then recognized the ridge and popped over into the wrong deep depression (unmapped?), but figured I was in the right area and popped over to the west one
#3 - awesome hiking over there, luckily was on the hill I thought. Great terrain for figuring out the map
#4 - got nervous, but luckily had followed the high ground correctly
#5 - more fantastic terrain, loved it. Small error by not realizing the marsh I hit was not the lower part, so I sniffed around north before realizing the western spur was south, so then I charged down
#6 - walked right to the right spot, but didn't see the streamers. Checked south, nope, passed by again, checked north, nope, came back...doh!
1-6 was my favorite part - all off trail, all great woods
#7 - the bee line is horrifying. I got pushed around quite a bit just trying to fight through. Also, I couldn't find the streamers, even after grabbing my phone and checking the clues. There are tracks; maybe the hunter removed it.
#8 - No troubles, took road since I already walked the ridge
#9 - missed the ridge, but when you have a road as a catch, not a big deal. I was losing concentration.
#10 - panicked into wrong depression, honestly got a bit lucky and found the right one. I was not in top form by them
Sprint finish to beat three hours.
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#1 - nice location. I got pushed a reentrant over, but the nice topography made that obvious and I corrected
#2 - panicked, checked an earlier depression, but then recognized the ridge and popped over into the wrong deep depression (unmapped?), but figured I was in the right area and popped over to the west one
#3 - awesome hiking over there, luckily was on the hill I thought. Great terrain for figuring out the map
#4 - got nervous, but luckily had followed the high ground correctly
#5 - more fantastic terrain, loved it. Small error by not realizing the marsh I hit was not the lower part, so I sniffed around north before realizing the western spur was south, so then I charged down
#6 - walked right to the right spot, but didn't see the streamers. Checked south, nope, passed by again, checked north, nope, came back...doh!
1-6 was my favorite part - all off trail, all great woods
#7 - the bee line is horrifying. I got pushed around quite a bit just trying to fight through. Also, I couldn't find the streamers, even after grabbing my phone and checking the clues. There are tracks; maybe the hunter removed it.
#8 - No troubles, took road since I already walked the ridge
#9 - missed the ridge, but when you have a road as a catch, not a big deal. I was losing concentration.
#10 - panicked into wrong depression, honestly got a bit lucky and found the right one. I was not in top form by them
Sprint finish to beat three hours.
Friday Mar 1, 2013 #
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slept:6.0 weight:196lbs
Quote from potential Rage teammate after reading Racer Update #1:
"28 mile paddle? Are you serious?? What do you do to train for this....."
I tried to be reassuring.
"28 mile paddle? Are you serious?? What do you do to train for this....."
I tried to be reassuring.
10 PM
Biking 2:11:06 [2] 22.7 mi (10.4 mph) +70m
shoes: The General
A bumpy ice induced crash at ~7 miles left me timid and considering studs.
It should wash out, eh?
It should wash out, eh?