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It’s been one of those hard days: 6 miles of running followed by 1,700 meters of swimming. Actually cut my swim a little short because of exhaustion. 9022 Walking,Swimming,Running

Been forgetting to post lately, but put in 9.5 miles of easy running and 1,700 meters in the pool. A solid day of Ironman training. 17026 Swimming,Running

First chip-timed race of the year, the Twin Cities in Motion Valentine’s Day 5K, and was quite please with my time. Last year, it took me until Sept to break 23:00. 8330 Walking,Running

All I did today was a couple dog walks. Took it easy because I have a 5K race tomorrow. 6386 Running,Walking

Ran a couple miles, and then went for a swim, which is the toughest part of my Ironman training. Felt good putting in 1,000 meters tonight. 5318 Walking,Swimming,Running

Bummed that I didn’t get in a long run today—legs were a bit tired after yesterday’s 25-mile bike ride, but at least I got in a couple miles. 8653 Walking,Running

My steps don’t show that I went on a 25-mile bike ride today, but I did, and tomorrow I hope to put 8 running 6083 Walking,Cycling

Fun night of running on the US Bank Stadium. 21242 Running,Walking

Put on my Yakytrax and braved the icy walks with a short run today. 16257 Walking,Running

I have 35 weeks until Ironman Chattanooga, and I’m starting to rack up the miles. 2685 Cycling,Walking,Swimming,Running

Despite the ice and slush and snow, I was able to get in a long bike ride. 22231 Cycling,Walking

Ran an easy 5.5 miles today with dogs and then swam nearly 1,000 yards in the pool (without the dogs!) 18345 Walking,Swimming,Running

Too cold (0 F/ -18 C) to run, so headed over to the US Bank Stadium for the Winter Up to put in some miles. Much more fun than the treadmill. 20023 Walking,Running

Week 7 of Ironman training is on the books. Steadily building my miles in running (17) and biking (52), but need to work on the swimming. Got in just 600 yards before tweaking my shoulder and taking the

Just another day of walking this goofball, Jack. 5642 Walking

Today I go in most of my exercise our dog walking. This pict is of Milla, one of my steady clients. 9930 Walking,Running

A Winter Oxymoron Ginger- -ly holding on- -to a bag of steaming dog shit as the cold nibs at fing- -er tips.

I haven’t done a lot of winter cycling, but today I bundled up on a sub-freezing day and took a spin on my fat tire bike. Totaled 17 miles, so a good stint. 12801 Cycling,Walking

Maybe You Should Be a Duck With feet impervious to the cold as I slip mine underneath the blankets next to yours.

Sounds of Winter The crunch of snow under- foot, the huff of labored breaths, and the wind whistling through the trees.