Don't know how else to put this but I am going some what stir crazy these last 2 weeks. Too many graduation and weddings and parties that are breaking up my weekends.
I have not got one trail ride in - too much rain closes the trails. Had not got much paddling in because I have not had the time to devote to a trip of more than 2 hours. The only thing I have done is hiking, but I want to expand that to some overnight hiking trips in the area. I really want to test myself with that. I still think that Pacific Crest Trail hike at the end of August it in sight. Yea I still need a backpack (part of the test and training). You can bet I have researched everything else and then some (airfare, car etc.)
Physically, I can't recall when I was in any better shape. 3 days a week of Crossfit, followed by 90 minutes of basketball on Sunday and the occasional hikes for the last 4+ months has really made a difference. I can actually pick up my boat and place it on top of my car, no extra supports or help needed. I don't get winded doing light activities. I don't get nearly as sore as I did when I do anything strenuous. Not to say anything of how this improves my mood more often than not.
I am pushing myself to set some goals for activities.
Finish the Ice Age Trail in Washington County Slinger segment
1-2 Overnight backpacking trips, locally (any Friday/Saturday night)
1-2 Overnight Weekend Kayak trips (St Croix in September and the Lower Wisconsin July)
4 Days of mountain bike trail rides (lunch time during the week for local runs)
4 River trips of 8 miles or more. (Milwaukee, Horicon/Rock River, Cedar Creek)
1 Car camping weekend - Long/Mirror?Devils Lake?
5 Day PCT trip end of August?
Throw in the the weekend for the Great Taste of the Midwest and a week of back to school in Arizona (for the last time) and my dance card is full.
I am looking for anyone interested in coming along on any of these activities. I am not adverse to being a lone wolf, but hey I will take the company. Currently all these overnight activities (minus car camping) are pretty much pushing the envelope for Tracy and her hip. My daughter being a 15 year old girl, can't stand the thought of going 1-2 days without a shower and Joel hasn't sounded too interested either. I have an extra boat for the overnighters if interested. Camping on the sand bars of the Wisconsin River, sleeping under the stars....
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Saturday, June 13, 2015
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Get back in the saddle
I have been trying to get more in shape all summer and it has not fared too well. Partially because I am lazy and partially because I seem to have little free time until much later in the evenings.
Well a few weeks ago I got on my bike and realized it was not very comfortable. Too crouched for this old guy and his neck. So I took it to a bike shop and had them add a 3" stem riser. This raised my shoulders up just enough to not be so tightly tucked but not so high to be a wind catching cruiser bike. Much better.
Last Friday I dug out some gear and hit the trail. The Eisenbahn State trail to be exact. This is an old railroad (Rails to Trails) conversion. So there are no huge hills and what grade there is, is marginal. Perfect to start with I thought. Parked my car at the Columbian and started north. Pedaled all the way into Kewaskum and went to Kiwani's park to watch the Varsity K-Town baseball team win the sub sectional in the state tournament. After that, I took the trail all the way back to the car. 12 miles in 58 minutes (of actual bike time). Not bad.
Sunday, I did the same thing only this time I went south from the Columbian. This takes you through Barton and West Bend. I took this all the way to the end (beginning?) of the trail and then all the way back. Another 12 miles in 56 minutes. Pretty cool as you see parts of West Bend not normally visible by car. Also the trail cuts over the Milwaukee river a few times with some bridges.
Anyone interested in riding the trail let me know. The entire trail runs from West Bend to Eden about 22 miles in one direction. Ready to take this farther north into Campbellsport next.
Next up is the Blue Glacial Hills trails. A free county trail system. The cool thing is if you take it all the way through you end up at Culver's. Who doesn't like a little motivation?
Well a few weeks ago I got on my bike and realized it was not very comfortable. Too crouched for this old guy and his neck. So I took it to a bike shop and had them add a 3" stem riser. This raised my shoulders up just enough to not be so tightly tucked but not so high to be a wind catching cruiser bike. Much better.
Sunday, I did the same thing only this time I went south from the Columbian. This takes you through Barton and West Bend. I took this all the way to the end (beginning?) of the trail and then all the way back. Another 12 miles in 56 minutes. Pretty cool as you see parts of West Bend not normally visible by car. Also the trail cuts over the Milwaukee river a few times with some bridges.
Anyone interested in riding the trail let me know. The entire trail runs from West Bend to Eden about 22 miles in one direction. Ready to take this farther north into Campbellsport next.
Next up is the Blue Glacial Hills trails. A free county trail system. The cool thing is if you take it all the way through you end up at Culver's. Who doesn't like a little motivation?
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