Training Log: revy

Parkway with Stuart at a very steady pace. I felt comfortable but didn't feel like I could push much faster. I was pleasantly surprised by the time to the top (1:41) as this is in line with my faster times over the past five years. Perhaps reports of me being too old were exaggerated;) The cooler temperatures helped though I was cold on the descent. My seat keeps slipping back on my new seatpost which puts me in a different position than usual. I might have to go back to the old one.

Easy run with Milo on Stimulus. He can't handle much more than this distance... and I can't handle much more than this distance;)

4 loops on the east side of the river. The current was fairly fast and the weather looked like it might storm so stayed close... in the end the clouds passed to the north.

Mt English route with Brendan. We had plans to do the Dogtooth traverse but the weather made us adjust our plans. Turns out that the fire in Parsons lead to KH being closed Thursday (which would have made our day rather long). The flowers were out and the skies were fairly clear (though smoke in various directions around us). The burn section was trickier travel vs last time as the shin high vegetation made footing challenging. In general this is a pretty challenging hike in terms of footing as the entire meadow is shin/knee high flowers and then the rock hopping on the ridge. Only the middle section is easier grass. The trail (and the skid road) is not super obvious in the block. Also worthwhile noting that there is a big water bar a km or so from the TH (and a couple other moderate ones beyond that). Otherwise the road is in excellent shape.

Macpherson starting from the Griffith Creek TH with Courtney.

Another paddle on the Columbia. Again the current was strong though a little less than yesterday. Surprising on a Sunday though I'm guessing AC usage really increases demand.

Quick pre-call paddle on the river. The current was strong so a good workout to make it to the bridge.