90 Min. Noridic Poles

WEEK 13

90 min. walk w/ Nordic poles. Pioneer Cemetery to the column, up the front approach, down the road three times. Down the face and up the road twice. There are nice alternate paths along the margins on the front approach. The "left" margin (NE) is varied pitch, nice approach, soft grass. Right (SW) margin approach is steep in spots, less groomed.

Climbing up center approach I'm planting poles in front of steps and thrusting up hill w/ the arms on the poles -- like an ice axe on a glacier only not quite as aggressive. Walking up the road is nice too, more inclined than I expected. This is a nice session, spectacular view, no traffic, quiet, and lots of options with terrain/inclines.

Covert Baily, "Fit Or Fat" suggests Nordic ski as optimal aerobic exercise. For my age, target heart rate is 120 bpm. -- 75% of 158. I think Bailey's target rate of 85% (134 bpm) for my age is a bit unrealistic.