I rode the bike trainer last night and climbed a damn mountain on Zwift.  It certainly made the time go by faster.

QOTD: I'm done, because I don't have to start.    My family doesn't do gifts and it's the best thing ever.

Good luck dhuffman this weekend!  We believe in you!

Haven't run yet today, but the plan is for 4 miles in the woods by the pool later today. Kiddo wants to practice driving right before swim practice. His first time behind the wheel . I figure I will need the run to de-stress after that experience.

qotd: We don't do much. We're giving the gift of time a lot this xmas. I.e. fixing ipad and iphone screens, plane tickets, some garden upgrades and a few nice holiday dinners. We're staying home this year for the first time since younger DS was born. Looking forward to all of it. I'm a huge fan of the mellow holiday that focuses on shared experiences and not presents.

Good luck DHuffman!

 I ran 2 last night.  Apparently Queen thinks of me in the mornings and I think of her in the evenings.  

That would be the drunk Sue, if it's after 6:00.   Drunk Sue is fun, but I'm sure you can run faster and longer than drunk Sue.

No run today. Longish road run tomorrow, and then hunting is over, so I can get back to the trials that I love.

Dhuff - good luck. Just keep moving forward and don't spend too much time at the AS's, that can really eat up your time.

QOTD:  No.  Did good on Cyber Monday, but then slacked off.  Plus 2 of our kids have birthday's in December, so we need to get a package shipped to Oregon. Plenty of time.

dhuffman - Go nail that race!!!

Dr J - Trampoline sounds like a ton of fun for the kids (and adults ).  I'm sure they'll love it.  Good luck putting it together though.

Mandy - Nice work on the trainer!

XT - Sorry about your right knee wanting to keep the left knee company, or is it just jealous of all the attention?  Not sure if a long run is the answer, but I certainly wouldn't discourage that.  Going from the Buckeyes to the Browns on the other hand.... you do like punishment, don't you?

runtrail - Have fun with the kiddo behind the wheel.  If I were in your shoes, I'd probably have a beer or three.  Not sure if a run would do it.

LB2 - I bet you'd feel like a kid in the candy store at Cabela's.  I have to go to PA for the nearest one, but it's an awesome place to wander and shop.

AT - Glad you can hit those trails again this weekend.  Weather should be nice.

Gatsby - Have fun at the fat ass tomorrow!

QOTD:  Don't do a lot of holiday shopping lately, just a few things.  I'm less of a shopper and more of a gatherer, so I enjoy not having to think. 

Didn't get my nightly trail run in last night (had to work late).  But I'll leave work early today and get some miles in.  Should still be light out, so that will be a nice change.

Finally had time to read all the dailies.

Jamie - I know you don't have alcohol in your house, but if you bought some you might get help on Dec 24th with that trampoline.   Had one for years with the kids.  Son used to flip his bike on it. Not too bad to put together. Start at the 12:00 position and then do 6:00 and then 3:00 and the 9:00.  Count out the spaces so you're on, and it makes the springs go on much easier. Frame goes together really easy.

MM - Sue called me out when I said DW and I were getting a studio bike for indoors. Should be here in 2 weeks. Can't wait to ride some hills.

XT - Ouch. Hope it's just a niggle and nothing bad. My knee have been pretty good.  Are you doing Longwood for the holiday lights? Think we're going next Tuesday or the one after that.

DC - Trails by Martin Luther King pool?  Remember, for Washington DC area drivers, knowing how to flip the bird is one of the first driving lessons learned.

LB - Did you find out who sent the Cat in dress blues?

Gatsby - Love Fat Ass events. The low key atmosphere is most enjoyable.  Have fun.

Bert - Saw on Nat Geo TV several ads for Free Solo. Must be pushing it up in preparation for Oscar season.

Mike - looks like that smile froze on your face. Pretty cold out there.

 

Excellent!  What did you get?  I have a smart trainer now, which is pretty cool.  Will you be able to Zwift?  Maybe I'll see you in Watopia!

NordicTrack S2.  They have their own programs, not sure if Zwift is supported or not. It was the bike that fit the 2 of us best and easily converts from one to the other. Didn't like the hand position of some I tried.

A few options. Maybe different since you've lived over there, I usually cross over NH by the library and connect up with the trails on Northwest Branch at the bottom of Quiet Acres. That side has some nice singletrack and it's usually very quiet, except for occasional dogwalkers.  Especially quiet now with all the mud.The other option is to connect from the paved trails around MLK to a trail along Paint Branch. Paved, but I can get onto the dirt in a couple of sections and get in 4-6 miles, easy. Enough time during swim practice. Northwest Branch is a local secret. Next time you and DW are in town and want a short, less mountainess run, let me know.

 

I'll make sure DS learns that very important lesson. Need to learn how to honk obnoxiously, too. Oh, oops. He's probably learned all of that already. Damn 'setting an example'.

 

Only option I had was at the end of Jackson Road to PB Trail. Took that towards Randolph Rd.

Quaint Acres - wow, that's a road name I haven't thought of in years. We lived in the neighborhood behind White Oak Library. Had 2 friends live on that road (or Apple Grove, can't recall) . Was always exciting crossing New Hampshire Ave on a bike to get to their houses. That must go towards Greenway Trail. Old memories.