If I’d had regular access to a pool, or a rowing machine, probably that’s how I’d have done the English Channel virtual challenge.
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Wrapping up 2020
I cruised, before the world stopped. The other cruise we had planned was of course canceled.
Continue reading “Wrapping up 2020”One last push
I had already completed my 2020 challenge, when I paused my entries to the Ring Road so I could try to do the 90 miles of Hadrian’s Wall in the final 2 weeks of the year.
Continue reading “One last push”Solo mission NW: Redwood Forest
Once I reached the California border, it wasn’t far until I was in amid the redwood forests.
Continue reading “Solo mission NW: Redwood Forest”Resume pedaling
In the summer I would use the exercise bike over at my folks’ place. I went over pretty much every other day, until I realized it was completely messing up my knee.
Continue reading “Resume pedaling”Annual challenge: 2020 (miles)
My annual goal for the 2020 challenge was to step (walk, run, dance) my way to 2020 miles.
Continue reading “Annual challenge: 2020 (miles)”Icelandic horses
When I visited Iceland in 2016, one of our tour stops was to see the Icelandic horses.
Continue reading “Icelandic horses”Solo mission NW: California Coast
Crossing over into California, still hugging the coastline. When I did this IRL I stayed the night in Crescent City.
Continue reading “Solo mission NW: California Coast”Virtual mission impossible: On the border
I’m not making such bad time, all things considered. I’m catching up to the pace marker, albeit slowly.
By tomorrow I may have crossed into Mauritania:
Continue reading “Virtual mission impossible: On the border”Assigning homework
A handful of friends are trying out virtual challenges.
Two are trying the Inca Trail, and one is trying Mt Fuji.
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