Training Log Archive: ernst

6 Peaks of the Belknaps: Rowe, Gunstock, Belknap, Pipers, Klem, and Mack. Very runnable for a good "mountain jog". Weather was fine for summer, albeit quite humid. Overcast during the last 2 hours helped. I stopped for about 3 minutes at 5 of the peaks and also had lunch at Round pond. Time posted is moving time. Nice range of mountains - apart from the top and bottom of Gunstock, all trails were first timers for me. Most of them nice and runnable, and markings and signs were fantastic. With map in hand, I never had to second guess where I was. North piper mt was the most popular: open ledge with great views. Several parties were hanging out there. Another high point was the "panorama" view point of L. Winnipesaukee near the top of Mt. Klem.
Coming down the Round Pond Trail at the end was a prudent choice - near 100% fast running!
I am glad I did this run. A bit of a test for my hip and groin. We'll see later.

Exploring the Piscassic Greenway trails. Some off-trails wandering looking for connectors. Easy pace. Georgeous day. Weather reminds me of 2018 Jukola.

Ride to the swim and back.

Daily swim w. Nancy. Usual spot in the Lamprey. Nice day, hot in the sun but windy. Water was nicely turbulated, hence cooler than previous days.

Around Lee to reach the bread pick-up, and back with a loop. That woke me up after a low-energy afternoon.

Event: Burnt Mountain / Dartmouth College Permanent Course
 

First cautious run in 4 days - late in the day. The usual around the hole. Slow warm-up during first mile. Then gradually getting into a more serious pace. Hip feels better but not totally healed. A sweaty affair.

I decided to go for a "southerly" ride which ended up being flatter but more sun-exposed, but that did not matter. There was a good breeze that kept me reasonably comfortable. Encountered some never-seen attractions - Epping Race Way, the Castle educational site that also has a gun shop, and the greyhound race track. Also back and forth between ostentatious housing developments and the opposite. I also eyed the various conservation areas with trail opportunities. Some to explore sometime in the future.

Usual leisurely evening swim w. N. in the Lampr. Rivah.

C • River swim 2

Swift Walking. Overcast/foggy today so 10 degrees cooler than previous days. Trying to rest my achy hip - see if it helps.

Bike to the trail to the Lamprey swim "hole" - and back. W. N. leisurely.

Water was nice. Serene riverscape. So relaxing. Very chilled on the bike home.

A "heat ride". Quite pleasant actually. Mostly on secondary roads in the shade. about 3 miles on dirt roads. Stopped for a quick refreshing dip into Swains lake, which gave me some energy on the gradual upill on Hall Rd to Rt 4 high point. My legs felt tired, during the last quarter - would have needed to be fueled, but all I had was a 16oz bottle of water, which I just about emptied. Nice to have all these "country roads" nearby.

Fun swimming w. N. Water was nice, some wind had stirred it up.