Run around the Point after work; 3.2-miles.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Found an old map of Windsor State Forest (the Jambs) online, it reminded me that I had at one time thought of trying to find the obscure "west to east" trail that shows up crossing Ridge Road and heading toward what is labeled as Clear Brook Pool and Picnic Area. I know that I also have some old maps in a file somewhere with "older" trails on them.
Monday, August 28, 2023
Sunday, August 27, 2023
In 2009, Wuzzam joined Tippi and I at Tunxis II (South), which meant we ran from Route 219 to Satan's Kingdom, and also north to Roberts Brook I believe. Our time was 6:04:44. This was my 44th and Tippi's 15th marathon.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Suffield 5km Course #1 for 2023.
Hot and Sunny (~80-degrees); 29:50.
First effort of 2023, not much running never mind 'hard" running to this point. I was dreading this attempt.
Due to the lack of miles and lousy conditioning, I set a reasonable goal of under 36-minutes. Coming in on the first loop in 14:50 had me encouraged. I felt the effort, but I thought I could finish the second loop running and I would not have to resort to walking any of it.
The second loop wasn't much worse than the first one, I was only 10-seconds slower so my pace setting was ideal.
Completed the 3.1-miles in 29:50, which surprised me. Nicer work than expected..
Times for my Race Against Myself (plus official events) at this location:
- #1, 2023 - 29:50 (August 26th, 2023)
- #5, 2022 - 27:30 (October 1st, 2022)
- #4, 2022 - 26:07 (June 20th, 2022) Official Event
- #3, 2022 - 25:28 (May 22nd, 2022)
- #2, 2022 - 25:20 (May 7th, 2022)
- #1, 2022 - 27:24 (April 8th, 2022)
- #7, 2021 - 23:50 (October 30th, 2021)
- #6, 2021 - 24:34 (September 17th, 2021)
- #5, 2021 - 25:10 (September 3rd, 2021)
- #4, 2021 - 25:29 (August 27th, 2021)
- #3, 2021 - 26:48 (August 20th, 2021)
- #2, 2021 - 25:20 (July 9th, 2021)
- #1, 2021 - 27:00 (June 28th, 2021) Official Event
- #2, 2019 - 27:46 (July 9th, 2019)
- #1, 2019 - 28:04 (July 2nd, 2019) Official Event
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023
Sunday, August 20, 2023
2023 Unsupported "Non" Trail Race Unofficial Challenge #9
Granville Reservoir 8 KM (4.9-Miler)
K2 joined me for a run in Granville, at the Reservoir.
I decided that the Ankle, Achilles and Heal are feeling a bit better, at least enough to move a bit better than I have been lately.
Stuck to the forest roads, and the loop measured out at 4.9-miles with 550' of climb, mostly from mile 2 to mile 3.
Completed Granville Reservoir 8Km #1 in 1:05:00 (4.5 mph). My speed is not impressive, but my right foot felt better than it has in 10 months, and I managed to run the entire way. It's a start.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Bands and Live Performances I've been a part of:
#7.
Folk Duo, Adams Aggie Fair, Summer 1981.
Kirk C and I decided to jump into a talent contest at the Adams Aggie Faire around August 1981..
We made an attempt at Hey Hey My My.
My guitar was a very cheap acoustic with rusty strings and guilty of being out of tune.
We pretty much were awful.
At the time, once we completed the tune and there was no applause, it seemed a bit embarrassing. Afterward, in retrospect, it was a pretty punk thing to attempt, as we had no practice or preparation whatsoever.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
August 15th, 2014
Florida, Savoy & Charlemont, Massachusetts
Monday, August 14, 2023
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Friday, August 11, 2023
Drove to Northwest Park to complete the 2023 NWP Trail Hike Challenge.
K2 finished last weekend, and I had three remining trials to execute to call this achieved:
- Rainbow Reservoir Trail
- Softwood Forest Trail
- Conservation Trail
I completed the three trails in 5.8-miles. It was very hot in the open areas but a bit more cool and shaded in the woods.
Spoke with Jon Evil after completion of the challenge, I believe he began his work today.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
One of K2's favorite musicians, Sixto Rodriguez, passed away today.
CNN Reported that "Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, the subject of the documentary “‘Searching for Sugar Man” – which won the 2013 best documentary Academy Award – has died.
Originally a somewhat obscure figure of the 1970s Detroit folk music scene, Rodriguez had no idea that his music was incredibly popular in South Africa, where he was “as famous as the Beatles or the Rolling Stones.”
The 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” directed by the late Malik Bendjelloul, documented the search for Rodriguez.
I know of only two records released by Rodriguez, 1970's "Cold Fact" and 1971's "Coming From Reality". Both are wonderfully written and performed.
If anyone hasn't watched the "Searching for the Sugarman" documentary, it is well worth investing your time in.
Also, medical news from my front:
- Visit to Johnson Hospital for a CT Abdomen & Pelvis with IV and Oral Contrast dye.