Here are my pics from the Balloon Launch this morning. I got there at about 7am and walked around for about an hour or more.
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobincorvette/BalloonLaunch20080831
Sunday, August 31, 2008
End of Month Update
Well here we are at the end of month six. And I have to say so far so good. I could do better and I should, but I am on track. For the month of August I got 129.92/miles in and this brings my total to 563.78/miles. So for the six-month period I am on track as I have six months to go and 531.22/miles to reach the 1095 Goal.
Tomorrow starts a new month and a very hectic travel schedule that takes me to NJ for a week and then to Austin for two weeks. I started laying out my cloths and have laid out a couple days of work-out clothes.
I will take the camera and try to get some pics in. Here is the latest chart for tracking purposes.
Tomorrow starts a new month and a very hectic travel schedule that takes me to NJ for a week and then to Austin for two weeks. I started laying out my cloths and have laid out a couple days of work-out clothes.
I will take the camera and try to get some pics in. Here is the latest chart for tracking purposes.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Incline #2
Well for the second week in a row I have gotten the incline into the schedule. Today two of us from the office went. We managed to get it done in 46/minutes which for me is pretty quick. If we can keep this up on a weekly basis I am pretty sure I can get that time down.
The Route
Well I am starting to get serious about my hike in Oct. This last weekend I drove down to Canyon City and caught Phantom Canyon Rd (PCR). I had the GPS with me and marked waypoints at every mile. On Saturday when I start I will have a full 21/Miles to get completed. I found a decent campsite, hope it is available when I get up their. If not I will find another, there a few around. Not as many as there are back at miles 5-10. I came across about 8 or 9 campsites that people were in. Being this late in the year when I leave I hope it isn’t to busy.
On day two, I have to get in about 23 miles to get to the next campsite. From the first campsite it is 10/Miles to Victor. Looked like their might be a restaurant or two that I can hit. Be a good place to clean up and get a small bite to eat. Don’t want to get to full. Once in Victor I will have to walk on the Highway 81 for about 3.5/Miles until I catch Gold Camp Rd (GCR). Once on GCR it is about 10/miles to get to Seven Lakes Rd (SLR) aka 376. At the junction there are several campsites. If I can get up SLR there is plenty of camping spots.
Day three starts out my tracking of miles for the remainder of the hike. Off of SLR I will be catching trail 379. This is new territory for me as I have not been to this area before and it is hiking only. My plan is to hike trail 379 and catch 379a, which will take me up to the Stratton Reservoir. From here I will be catching another foot trail, which looks like it goes up to the summit of the Almagre Mountain. From my map it looks like it is 12,367ft. Then I will come back down and find a place to camp on the back side of the reservoir. The only problem may be is that according to the map 379a may closed off with no access/trespassing signs. I am going to go for it.
Day four, I will be working my way home. I will head back down trail 379a and catch a foot trail that will shave off about 2/miles and I will catch 379 again. I then have a couple of options. I come to an intersection of trails 672, 701, 668. I think at this point it is going to depend on what shape I am now that’s it’s day 4. Guessing it is going to be about 20 to 23 miles for the day.
I need to start making my list of what I am taking with me. Tomorrow night I plan on setting up the hammock and sleeping out in the backyard. I have been trying to decide if I should go with the tent the hammock or both.
On day two, I have to get in about 23 miles to get to the next campsite. From the first campsite it is 10/Miles to Victor. Looked like their might be a restaurant or two that I can hit. Be a good place to clean up and get a small bite to eat. Don’t want to get to full. Once in Victor I will have to walk on the Highway 81 for about 3.5/Miles until I catch Gold Camp Rd (GCR). Once on GCR it is about 10/miles to get to Seven Lakes Rd (SLR) aka 376. At the junction there are several campsites. If I can get up SLR there is plenty of camping spots.
Day three starts out my tracking of miles for the remainder of the hike. Off of SLR I will be catching trail 379. This is new territory for me as I have not been to this area before and it is hiking only. My plan is to hike trail 379 and catch 379a, which will take me up to the Stratton Reservoir. From here I will be catching another foot trail, which looks like it goes up to the summit of the Almagre Mountain. From my map it looks like it is 12,367ft. Then I will come back down and find a place to camp on the back side of the reservoir. The only problem may be is that according to the map 379a may closed off with no access/trespassing signs. I am going to go for it.
Day four, I will be working my way home. I will head back down trail 379a and catch a foot trail that will shave off about 2/miles and I will catch 379 again. I then have a couple of options. I come to an intersection of trails 672, 701, 668. I think at this point it is going to depend on what shape I am now that’s it’s day 4. Guessing it is going to be about 20 to 23 miles for the day.
I need to start making my list of what I am taking with me. Tomorrow night I plan on setting up the hammock and sleeping out in the backyard. I have been trying to decide if I should go with the tent the hammock or both.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Pikes Peak Incline
On Tuesday the 19th, me a couple of guys from the office went and did the Pike Peak Incline. Four of us started out and all four of us made it to the top. This was the seventh time I have done it, but it had been several months since I did it last. It took me about 50 minutes and I know I can get that down if I get into a routine of doing it weekly.
Of course I didn’t get any pic’s, I was traveling light, didn’t even take water, wallet or a phone. Will make sure I get pic’s next time as we are looking at doing it again next Tuesday. It is definitely a work-out and very challenging. One of my faves.
The month is going well, I have reach 96.55/Miles this month and if I can keep this up I should be able to reach 140/Miles for the month. I need to push as I really would like to get 150/Miles in. I need to push as winter is coming.
Of course I didn’t get any pic’s, I was traveling light, didn’t even take water, wallet or a phone. Will make sure I get pic’s next time as we are looking at doing it again next Tuesday. It is definitely a work-out and very challenging. One of my faves.
The month is going well, I have reach 96.55/Miles this month and if I can keep this up I should be able to reach 140/Miles for the month. I need to push as I really would like to get 150/Miles in. I need to push as winter is coming.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Quick update
I wish I would have had my camera with me yesterday. I came across a coyote in Bear Creek Park. I want to get some pictures and will be sure to have it with me next week. Stepped out on the balcony at the office on Thursday and we had a BIG bear walking down the road. I yelled at the guys to come look and only one of them was able to catch a glance before it moved up the hill into the trees.
Mark you calendar. The date for the big hike is back on. Shooting for Oct. 5th, 6th and 7th. I should return on the 7th, and it will be close to 70+ miles. I get back on my 44th Birthday so I am really excited about this.
I will be in heavy training up to the departure date and will start wearing the big pack when I am walking to work to get used to carrying it.
Today I will cross the 500 mile mark. I only need to get 47.5 miles in for the rest of the month and I will be on track. I hope to be able to step it up for the next couple of months as winter is coming on.
Mark you calendar. The date for the big hike is back on. Shooting for Oct. 5th, 6th and 7th. I should return on the 7th, and it will be close to 70+ miles. I get back on my 44th Birthday so I am really excited about this.
I will be in heavy training up to the departure date and will start wearing the big pack when I am walking to work to get used to carrying it.
Today I will cross the 500 mile mark. I only need to get 47.5 miles in for the rest of the month and I will be on track. I hope to be able to step it up for the next couple of months as winter is coming on.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Where have you been?
Sorry Folks, I have been busy and traveling as of late. Back home for a few weeks so will be sure to get caught up with everything.
OK so first let’s cover where we are at with our mileage. I did ok in the month of July considering I was on vacation and traveling for business. But this is how it breaks down.
82.33/Miles walked in the month of July bringing my total to 433.86/Miles.
OK so first let’s cover where we are at with our mileage. I did ok in the month of July considering I was on vacation and traveling for business. But this is how it breaks down.
82.33/Miles walked in the month of July bringing my total to 433.86/Miles.
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