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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Updated log
The expedition training log has been updated. Here are the highlights since I began logging in January. My heavier training began in earnest in April, 6 months ahead as suggested by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions. Running: Dist (mi) Time Speed … Continue reading
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Roasting in the heat
We could really do with a little less heat here. It’s supposed to get to 90 degrees this afternoon: Now (3:39PM MST) from Wunderground.com Scattered Clouds Temperature 88 °F Feels Like 84 °F For the last half mile of towing today, I had … Continue reading
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First big tow
Four Hours. That was my longest tow to date and it felt longer than that. I had to make up for the 65 minutes I missed the previous day and I’m on the hook for 153 minutes at least every … Continue reading
Fueling the machine
I’m working hard to ensure that my body is physically ready to tackle the challenges of Antarctica. This morning’s workout was: 70 minutes of riding the hills out of the canyon toward Jackson 22 minutes of running uphill out of … Continue reading
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Newest private donors
A huge thank you to the latest private donors toward the success of this expedition. Wendy D. of Tokyo, Japan Peter and Emily L., Encinitas, CA Without you, it would not be possible to achieve the number one goal of … Continue reading
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Pressure
ALE informed me of an interesting tidbit. Apparently one of the weird things about Antarctica is the barometric pressure is quite low. This causes altimeters relying on barometric pressure to work poorly. That means that my GPS with an altimeter … Continue reading
Equipment need/wish list update
My equipment wish list has been updated: Updated support and gear list needs page Thanks!!
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View from the top
The view from the top is well worth the hike. You can take the ski lift up but what fun is that?
Video post problem
Having trouble posting video to my blog from my phone. Irritating. will have to email it and then post on the computer. Off for a run anyway.
Climb the King goal
Even with the top of my right knee feeling weak, I was still able to power up Snow King in 41:22. I am within spitting distance of my goal of making it in under 40 minutes. One thing that slowed … Continue reading