Cross Country Skiing

Today my wife and I went cross country skiing at Quarry Park in Waite Park. This was the first time either of us has cross country skied in many years. In addition to being a great winter day for some outdoor exercise, our outdoor adventure was taken to a new level when we came within ten feet of three deer! As an avid deer hunter I have seen a number of deer from my tree stand over the years, but I have never came this close to a deer while on the ground. Fortunately, I was able to use my phone's camera to capture a few pictures. Maybe it was beginner's luck, but I found cross country skiing to be one of the most exciting forms of exercise to date.

Update: I have posted a video of this close encounter here.

I'm Back!

I know it's been awhile since my last post, but that does not mean that I quit training. I'm registered for the Buffalo Triathlon again this year! Part of my goal in completing the Buffalo Triathlon is to once again raise funds to help end world hunger. If you are able to contribute, not matter the size of your contribution, please contact me at troythetechguy@gmail.com for details.

With much more going on this year than last, I'm finding it difficult to train as much as I did last year. However, I'm still able to find a few days per week to train, even if the training is only 15 minutes. I recently upgraded my bike with clipless pedals and shoes, and I hope I can shave off a few minutes with my new investment.

In addition to competing in a few triathlons this summer, I am also competing in a couple 5K runs, and I hope to complete a couple bike tours this summer. If you any any suggestions for bike tour I should consider, please email me.

Tour de' Prairie Lakes Results

I ended up riding 81 miles, and was I tried when done. The total ride took 6 hours, but a lot of time was spent visiting with others at the rest stops. The last 30 miles was the most difficult, very hilly and plus I was running out of energy. I averaged just over 16 MPH.

All in all, I enjoyed the ride and look forward to doing another ride soon.