Weekly Activity Summary 
4/15/2024 - 4/21/2024         

running (5) - 23.7 mi

riding (1) - 2.5 mi

walking/hiking (9) - 15.8 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

0.8 Mile Walk on the Alco Heritage Trail

Sunday, April 21, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #37

Autism SuperHero 5k Road Race

Sunday, April 21, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 227.2 mi, 60 hr 59 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

0.8 Mile Walk at Buckingham Pond

Saturday, April 20, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #36

Good Samaritan 10k Road Race (SOLO)

Saturday, April 20, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 224.1 mi, 60 hr 23 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #35

Save Our Switchbacks 7.5k Road/Trail Race

Saturday, April 20, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 217.9 mi, 58 hr 28 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #34

Save Our Switchbacks 7.5k Road/Trail Race

Friday, April 19, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 217.9 mi, 58 hr 28 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #33

International Taste Fest 10k Road Race (SOLO)

Friday, April 19, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 213.2 mi, 57 hr 22 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

A MORNING OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

5.7 Mile Walk & Trash Pickup Through the Whitehall and Helderberg Neighborhoods

Friday, April 19, 2024

1.6 Mile Walk at Buckingham Pond

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

A VERY SHORT RIDE

2.5 Mile Ride on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail (Copake Falls)

2 Mile Walk on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail (Hillsdale)

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

One of the oldest sections of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail runs between Undermountain Road and Copake Falls - I used to run, walk, and ride my bike on the trail back when I lived in Hillsdale and worked in Great Barrington in the late 1990's. Over time, portions of the trail have become damaged - nothing that makes it impassable, but some sections could be a bit bumpy on a road bike. The good news is, that section of the trail is currently closed for rebuilding and resurfacing, so it will soon be a shiny new asphalt surface. The bad news is, that's where I'd planned to ride tonight, so all I was able to ride was the mile and a quarter from Orphan Farm Rd to Copake Falls. (I could have driven to one of the sections south of the construction, but I was short on time.) 

Fortunately the newer section south of Hillsdale was perfectly fine for a walk after my ride, so I did get to enjoy some warmish weather, lots of birs, squirrels, and chipmunks, and even a number of very loud toads off in one of the wet areas trying to attract lady toads.

1 Mile Walk Through Central Park

Monday, April 15, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #32

Run 4 Your Life 5k Road Race (SOLO)

Monday, April 15, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 207.0 mi, 55 hr 42 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

Weekly Activity Summary 
4/8/2024 - 4/14/2024         

running (3) - 22.9 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (8) - 15.4 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #31

Zoo Run Run 5k Walk

Sunday, April 14, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 203.9 mi, 54 hr 55 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #30

Zoo Run Run 5k

Sunday, April 14, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 200.8 mi, 53 hr 31 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #29

Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon

(+ 1.7mi of walking before/after)

Saturday, April 13, 2024

2024 Event Totals

Run 197.8 mi, 52 hr 54 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

4.5 Mile Run To & Through Washington Park & Back

Friday, April 12, 2024

0.7 Mile Walk at the Corning Preserve

Friday, April 12, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #28

Unicorn Day 2.2mi Fun Run

(+ 1mi of walking before/after)

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 184.6 mi, 50 hr 10 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!

(On A Cloudy Day... Sigh...)

3.2 Mile Walk on the Genesee Riverway Trail

2.4 Mile Walk at Mendon Ponds Park

Monday, April 8, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
4/1/2024 - 4/7/2024         

running (5) - 23.4 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (8) - 14.3 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

1.8 Mile Walk at Meridian Centre Park & Along the Erie Canalway Trail

Sunday, April 7, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Races #25,26, & 27

Eclipse Your PR 5k Road Race

Unicorn Day Mile Road Race

Eclipse Your PR 10k Road Race

Sunday, April 7, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 182.4 mi, 49 hr 41 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #24

Great Hartford Quarter Marathon Road Race

Saturday, April 6, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 172.1 mi, 47 hr 16 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: CT, NY

1.1 Mile Walk on the Albany County Rail Trail

6.4 Mile Run on the Albany County Rail Trail

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
3/25/2024 - 3/31/2024         

running (1) - 4.0 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (10) - 13.5 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

2.8 Mile Walk at Five Rivers

1.8 Mile Walk on the Erie Canalway Trail (German Flatts)

Sunday, March 31, 2024

0.8 Mile Walk at Buckingham Pond

Saturday, March 30, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #23

Rabbit Ramble 4mi Road Race

Saturday, March 30, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 165.5 mi, 45 hr 37 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

Weekly Activity Summary 
3/18/2024 - 3/24/2024         

running (2) - 8.6 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (5) - 17.7 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

2.2 Mile Walk at Hamlin Beach State Park

1 Mile Walk at Ontario Beach Park

Sunday, March 24, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #22

Devil's Shadow 8km Trail Race

Sunday, March 24, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 161.5 mi, 44 hr 48 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

1.6 Mile Walk at Tinker Park
Saturday, March 23, 2024 

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #21

Wayne Burleson Colon Cancer Awareness 5k Road Race

Saturday, March 23, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 156.2 mi, 43 hr 11 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

2.4 Mile Walk at the Crossings of Colonie

1.3 Mile Walk at Bauer Environmental Park

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
3/11/2024 - 3/17/2024         

running (1) - 3.2 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (8) - 19.4 mi

snowshoe (1) - 3.5 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - BF3WUlite(1)

JM

2.9 Mile Walk at Washington Park & Back

Sunday, March 17, 2024

SIGNS OF SPRING...

4.9 Mile Walk to Buckingham Pond & Back

Saturday, March 16, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #20

Pi Day Run 3.14mi Road Race

Thursday, March 14, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 152.9 mi, 42 hr 31 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #19

SEASON OF THE SNOSHU - Race #5

Gore Citizen's 2.8mi Snowshoe Race #6

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 149.7 mi, 41 hr 54 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

COAST IS NO MORE... SIGH...

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

I'm pretty up front that my favorite band is Runrig (now retired, sadly, and we recently lost their 2nd lead singer Bruce Guthro) but a close second is probably another celtic rock band called Coast. I can't remember if I came across their music back in 2016 through recommendations on the Runrig FB page or recommendations on Amazon, though the former seems likely given that most of their albums aren't available through Amazon Music (I think I purchased them through Itunes, though it's possible I got them directly from Coast's website.)

Today I pulled up their Facebook page after being unable to find any info anywhere else (their website is gone, which in and of itself should have clued me in) and found the following post from last May:

To all the wonderful fans and followers of COAST, who have supported and inspired the band over its fourteen year journey, we would like to say a huge and sincere thank you.

Today we are a little sad (and a little relieved) to announce an end to the recording and touring activities of COAST.

Headwinds of various types made the last few years quite challenging to navigate and ultimately the collective effort required to keep the COAST ship sailing became greater than is sensible to endure.

We have enjoyed some incredible musical experiences and been very lucky to work with some amazing people along the way and for that we are forever grateful.

Look out for announcements of new music, projects and collaborations across and outwith the COAST family.

Much love and warmest wishes to all,

 COAST

BEAVERS, BEAVERS, EVERYWHERE...

3.7 Mile Walk on the Albany County Rail Trail

1.1 Mile Walk at Five Rivers

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

EVEN MORE BEAVERS

2 Mile Walk on the Old Champlain Canalway Trail

1.3 Mile Walk at the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve

Monday, March 11, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
3/4/2024 - 3/10/2024         

running (4) - 31.4 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (5) - 7.3 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - BF3WUlite(1)

JM

9.5 Mile Run at Schodack Island State Park

Sunday, March 10, 2024

BEAVERS, BEAVERS, & MORE BEAVERS

5.3 Mile Run on the Old Champlain Canalway Trail

Friday, March 8, 2024

7.5 Mile Run on the Albany County Rail Trail

Thursday, March 7, 2024

9.1 Mile Run on the Appalachian Trail

Monday, March 4, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
2/26/2024 - 3/3/2024         

running (3) - 19.0 mi

riding (1) - 7.5 mi

walking/hiking (6) - 13.7 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - BF3WUlite(1)

JM

4.6 Mile Walk to Buckingham Pond & Back

Sunday, March 3, 2024

7.5 Mile Ride on the Albany County Rail Trail

Sunday, March 3, 2024

2.1 Mile Walk to Washington Park & Back

Saturday, March 2, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #18

Electric City 10k Road Race

Saturday, March 2, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 146.9 mi, 41 hr 9 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

7 Mile Run at the Corning Preserve, the South End Connector, & the Albany County Rail Trail

Thursday, February 29, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #17

Bummer No Blizzard 5k Trail Race (SOLO)

(+ an Extra 2.6mi)

Monday, February 26, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 140.7 mi, 39 hr 53 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

Weekly Activity Summary 
2/19/2024 - 2/25/2024         

running (0) - 0 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (10) - 24.4 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

4.6 Mile Walk on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Sunday, February 25, 2024

3.4 Mile Walk on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path

Saturday, February 24, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #16

BURCS Satan's Sidewalk Frozen Folly 66.6hr (SOLO)

Saturday, Feb 17 to Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 137.6 mi, 38 hr 53 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

2.3 Mile Walk at Onondaga Lake Park

2.7 Mile Walk on the Rayhill Memorial Trail

3.6 Mile Walk on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path

Monday, February 19, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
2/12/2024 - 2/18/2024         

running (2) - 18.6 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (9) - 15.2 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - BF3WUlite(1), BF3(1)

JM

1.4 Mile Walk at Tinker Nature Park

Sunday, February 18, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #15

Cabin Fever 5.3mi Trail Race

Sunday, February 18, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 105.9 mi, 28 hr 57 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

FINALLY!

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #14

Lake Effect Half Marathon Road Race

Saturday, February 17, 2024

"FINALLY!" because while I've signed up to run this race multiple times and have even run the original half course at Onondaga Lake Park and the current 6.55mi course in Minoa "solo" to complete the race virtually - I've never run a live Lake Effect Half. Last year I even got all the way to Syracuse the night before - and ended up injured and unable to run. So I'm pleased to have finally completed this one "for real... even if doing so convinced me that I'll need a compelling reason to run the half again (much like the Winter Warrior Half back in January, I just don't find the course appealing... so for both races I'll likely stick to just doing the quarter marathons instead.)

I was a little disappointed to find out that they had to take down the giant inflatable yeti before I finished... I really wanted to get a photo of that, but didn't get there early enough to get one before the race started.

2023 Event Totals

Run 100.6 mi, 27 hr 33 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

3.1 Mile Walk on the Old Erie Canal Trail & the Butternut Creek Trail

Friday, February 16, 2024

1.1 Mile Walk at Five Rivers
1.6 Mile Walk on the Albany County Rail Trail
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
2/5/2024 - 2/11/2024         

running (4) - 21.7 mi

riding (1) - 8.5 mi

walking/hiking (11) - 19.8 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - BF3WUlite(2)

JM

2 Mile Walk at Mendon Ponds Park

Sunday, February 11, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #13

Polar Cats #3 5k Road Race

Sunday, February 11, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 87.5 mi, 24 hr 30 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #12

Cupid's Cup 5k Road Race

Sunday, February 11, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 84.4 mi, 23 hr 48 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

3.2 Mile Walk on the Genesee Riverway Trail

Saturday, February 10, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #11

Lockport 10mi Road Race

Saturday, February 10, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 81.3 mi, 23 hr 11 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

1.8 Mile Walk at Tinker Nature Park

Friday, February 9, 2024

8.5 Mile Ride on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path

Thursday, February 8, 2024

3.3 Mile Walk on the Albany County Rail Trail

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

5.3 Mile Run on the Albany Pine Bush

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

4.5 Mile Walk on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Monday, February 5, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
1/29/2024 - 2/4/2024         

running (3) - 16.6 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (7) - 11.6 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

1 Mile Walk at Buckingham Pond

Sunday, February 4, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #10

SEASON OF THE SNOSHU - Race #4

Camp Saratoga 8k Trail Race (SOLO)

Sunday, February 4, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 71.3 mi, 21 hr 0 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #9

SEASON OF THE SNOSHU - Race #3

Saratoga Winterfest 5k Trail Race

Sunday, February 4, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 66.3 mi, 19 hr 13 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

8.3 Mile Run on the Albany County Rail Trail

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
1/22/2024 - 1/28/2024         

running (3) - 22.1 mi

riding (1) - 10.8 mi

walking/hiking (5) - 10.2 mi

snowshoe (1) - 3.4 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

SLOW GOING ON MUDDY TRAILS...

6.2 Mile Run at Saratoga Spa State Park

Sunday, January 28, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #8

SEASON OF THE SNOSHU - Race #2

Gurney Lane 3mi Snowshoe Race

Sunday, January 28, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 63.2 mi, 18 hr 33 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 5.8 mi, 1 hr 37 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

10.8 Mile Ride on the Albany County Rail Trail

Saturday, January 27, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #7

Fleet Feet Howl at the Moon 3.3mi Run

Thursday, January 25, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 63.2 mi, 18 hr 33 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 2.8 mi, 46 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

5 Mile Run on the Cohoes Delaware Ave Bike Path & Around Waterford Harbor & Lock 2

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

7.6 Mile Run in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve

(Karner &Truax Barrens)

Monday, January 22, 2024

Weekly Activity Summary 
1/15/2024 - 1/21/2024         

running (1) - 5.0 mi

riding (0) - 0 mi

walking/hiking (13) - 41.0 mi

snowshoe (0) - 0 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - 

JM

0.5 Mile Walk at the Manlius Swan Pond
2.7 Mile Walk at Green Lakes
Sunday, January 21, 2024

CARRIER COYOTES

Saturday, January 20, 2024

0.5 Mile Walk at Webster Pond

1.5 Mile Walk on the Old Erie Canalway Trail

Saturday, January 20, 2024

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #6

Mrs. McCormick's Ice House Tonic 5mi Trail Race

Saturday, January 20, 2024

2023 Event Totals

Run 59.9 mi, 17 hr 51 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 2.8 mi, 46 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

STEPPING IT UP 2024 - Race #5

BURCS Frozen Folly 50k (SOLO)

Monday, January 15, 2024

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

31.1mi in 24 hrs (moving time 10 hr 40 min)

Doing this last year was a challenge - as I mentioned afterwards, I typically cover about 35 mi a week on foot during the school year, so covering 31+mi in an afternoon and a morning was definitely work. But I'm not sure I really appreciated how smoothly last year went... this year definitely showed me why this is a Frozen FOLLY.

I had originally planned to do this Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning (which is what I ended up doing) but then the weather struck and camcelled my trip to Rochester for Saturday and Sunday - and with temps in the 40's on Saturday, that seemed like the obvious time to start... once it stopped raining. Except I I ended up being super lazy on Saturday... and then again on Sunday, which might have been for the best since a blizzard hit when I would have been out running Sunday afternoon. It didn't drop much snow, but the sudden drop in temperature left black ice everywhere.

So Monday afternoon it was. I was planning to walk a bit, then run some miles, and then maybe wrap up with another walk... except the running never really happened. I walked to and through Washington Park, and then over the course of the afternoon and evening went for three more walks around here.Ended up with 12.2 mi for the day... not as much as I would have preferred! - and got to hear a very vocal barred owl calling over in Ridgefield Park when I was walking along Ryckman Alley.

Unfortunately having almost 19 mile to cover before 1:23 PM (the time I started on Monday) meant an early start on Tuesday. So 6:31 found me heading out to walk and then run many loops in my neighborhood... I had mapped out a couple of options that would let me run against traffic on one-way streets (because concrete sidewalks are murder on my legs and knees.) By keeping the loops in thr 1-2 mile range, I was able to stop back at my apartment every 30-60 minutes or so to grab food and drink, use the bathroom, and warm up a bit before heading back out. What I hadn't counted on was almost constant snow (which made running in the road potentially suicidal... 6 1/2 hours of watching lousy drivers doing stupid things on slippery roads left me with an even lower opinion of the folks I share the road with) and my legs deciding they really didn't feel much like running. So to keep myself from going totally insane (13-16 loops of the same route for seven hours...yeech) I varied my routes but tried not to stay out for more than 3 mi or so at a time. Fortunately as the afternoon hit I was also able to take advantage of Albany Med and St Rose having cleared their sidewalks to make the going a little easier, and managed to complete 18.9 miles with about 3 min to spare.

Now I just need to take screenshots of everything and get them to Benn at BURCS to make it official.

And I REALLY hope next year can be more like last year was. 

Coming up in February - the Satan's Sidewalk Frozen Folly 66.6hr (how many miles can you cover in 66.6 hours?) and in March - the Ladybug 50k (similar to this, 50k in 24 hours - hopefully with better weather!)

2023 Event Totals

Run 54.9 mi, 15 hr 46 min
Bike 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min
Snowshoe 2.8 mi, 46 min
Kayak 0 mi, 0 hr 0 min

STATES: NY

Weekly Activity Summary 
1/8/2024 - 1/14/2024         

running (0) - 0 mi

riding (1) - 8.4 mi

walking/hiking (5) - 15.8 mi

snowshoe (1) - 3.8 mi

outdoors 7/7 days

DDPY - BF3WUlite(2)

JM

8.4 Mile Ride on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path

Thursday, January 11, 2024