Training Log Archive: Lori

Setting and picking up controls for the Fresh Pond park-o. The forecast was for severe thunderstorms, but it wasn't actually raining when I left to go set controls, so I figured I would give it a try and see if anyone showed up. It started drizzling as I started setting controls and rapidly changed to a torrential downpour. I could only see about 20ft. in front of me, and I was completely soaked. It was pretty warm, though, so it was actually a lot of fun. A golfer who was escaping the rain thought that I was carrying around diving signs, which I guess would have been appropriate for the weather. Goggles might have been helpful :-).

People did actually end up showing up, which was good, and it didn't actually rain when the park-o was in progress. There was a man-made feature that I had put a control on, which was in the wrong place on the map. I was in a rush setting controls and just found the man-made object and put a control on it. I noticed that something seemed weird with the control placement but didn't really think about it. Turns out it was on the wrong side of the railroad tracks. Sorry!

Rode with my dad around the greenways of Raleigh. We found some interesting new routes. One new greenway has a recycling bin about every 50m. It would be nice if Boston was as endowed. I got a flat tire partway through, which slowed things down a bit, but the ride was a lot of fun. Distance is approximate. I have no clue where we actually went.

Apparently Jiffy does not approve of core exercises. I had done about half or maybe a little less of my normal core workout, which Jiffy had been watching confusedly, before he just laid down next to me with his head on my arm. Since I am home to spend time with him anyway and Jiffy seemed keen on hanging out and less keen on me doing abs stuff, I figured I would save the core stuff for when I'm back in Cambridge.

Event: US Team Trials