This day in 1997... 

Looking back in time, I completed my 13th marathon on this day in 1997.  It was the Grupa Dupa held at the Talcott Mountain State Park, home of the Hueblin Tower.  I believe Tony Weisgram and Janice Kuhl were the organizers of this "Fat Ass 50" type event.  I recall it consisted of loops up and around the tower, but I do not recall how many.  It was 50k, and I recorded a time of 5:11:13.

Another goal I have for 2017 is to make my own music, sometimes with Jon Evil on Drums.

Here is effort #1, Rumble Death Scene.

Took a "late in the day" ride to Goshen, Massachusetts and DAR State Forest for a snowshoe adventure.  Explored some of the snowmobile trails leaving the park, as there have been some changes over the past 5 or so years.  Managed 6.4-miles on the 'shoes.

First run of the new year, on the Metacomet from Route 20 in East Granby. 5.6-miles with some ice and mud. 

With the new year, I want to set a couple "goals" for 2017. 

• I am hopeful that I can complte 1000+ miles of running this year.
• I am also hopeful that I can record a post each day in this blog, for the entire year.

Ran on the Farmington Valley Greenway Bike Path, from East Granby to Suffield.  It was a raw cold afternoon, and not a whole lot of fun.  I am not a huge fan of running on bike paths at this point in my life, but the route is beautiful and scenic.

Yearly Total for Running:  731.8 Miles. 

From Sunrise Park in Suffield.... 2009.

Fifteen years ago today, December 28th, 2001, I visited the Hawley Kiln.

December 18th, 24th, 25th, and 26th were spent on the road in Suffield.  Woods have been too icy or muddy around these parts - and I have not felt like traveling elsewhere.  The one time I did attempt the trails was on the 24th... made it about a half-mile out on Metacomet before turning back due to ice and slush.

On this day fifteen years ago (December 23rd, 2001), I explored Brown Road from the Tomb Cemetery and then down through High Bridge and the Fritz Farm, to Burlingame.

Fifteen Years ago today, December 22, 2001.  Shenipsit State Forest....  Wuzzam with Tippi and Murphy.

 

 

On this day in 1996 (that's twenty years ago for those of us counting) a snowshoe adventure was completed to Tannery Falls and the Balanced Rock in Savoy Mountain State Forest.  

 A frozen Tannery Falls in 1996

The Old Goat hanging from the Balanced Rock

On this day, fifteen years ago... December 19th, 2001.... Sunrise Park to the Metacomet Trail.

Looking back at some old photos, from this day fifteen years ago, December 18th, 2001...  Metacomet Trail.

Another of the 5.6-mile loops in McLean, again under an hour.

A 3-mile jog on Main Street in Suffield to keep the rust off.