A group of hikers make a daring journey up Wheeler Peak in Nevada. Complete with frolicking in a meadow, eating pine cones and a dance party at 12,345 ft. Does it get any better?
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Lake Powell in September (cont.)
I finally uploaded the pictures from my dad and mom's cameras. Here are a bunch of shots that captured our adventures on the red sand and lake at Powell. I can't thank my family and friends enough for making each vacation a party! We always get along and have a good time.
On the other side of our camp there was a golf ball terrain for the kiddos to play. It was like a race car track but they used golf balls. They played with it for hours and I did too...maybe;)
We couldn't get enough wake surfing, air chairing, skiing, and wake boarding!
The air temperature wasn't as hot as in August so the little tykes played a lot more on the beach and on the house boat. Kaison and Quinn loved going out with Krehl, my dad, and Gary to fish. Makell and the girls played on the tube above water and on top of the houseboat.
My sister, Amy, and I really got the hang of air chairing this trip. Way to go us! Maybe next time we'll attempt a back flip on purpose.
We found some drift wood and made a great fire. The smores were tasty! These smores were left over from my trip to the Great Basin. Thanks traveling crew for letting bring the smores goodies.
Braden and Quinn were the cutest together. They played along the shore all week. They also pulled each other around with a jump rope. Most of the time they played fair but once in a while one would run too fast and the other would start crying.
Check out Krehl's almost back flip on the air chair - sweet! Krehl was getting some good air jumping the air chair and landing. He continued to backflip too. The above picture is one of the attempts that was pretty close. He'll get it!
Until next time...
On the other side of our camp there was a golf ball terrain for the kiddos to play. It was like a race car track but they used golf balls. They played with it for hours and I did too...maybe;)
We couldn't get enough wake surfing, air chairing, skiing, and wake boarding!
The air temperature wasn't as hot as in August so the little tykes played a lot more on the beach and on the house boat. Kaison and Quinn loved going out with Krehl, my dad, and Gary to fish. Makell and the girls played on the tube above water and on top of the houseboat.
My sister, Amy, and I really got the hang of air chairing this trip. Way to go us! Maybe next time we'll attempt a back flip on purpose.
We found some drift wood and made a great fire. The smores were tasty! These smores were left over from my trip to the Great Basin. Thanks traveling crew for letting bring the smores goodies.
Braden and Quinn were the cutest together. They played along the shore all week. They also pulled each other around with a jump rope. Most of the time they played fair but once in a while one would run too fast and the other would start crying.
Check out Krehl's almost back flip on the air chair - sweet! Krehl was getting some good air jumping the air chair and landing. He continued to backflip too. The above picture is one of the attempts that was pretty close. He'll get it!
Until next time...
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Online Race Results
Daybreak TriSprint IndividualSeptember 19, 2009 in Salt Lake City, UT
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Valery Gines
| bib number: | 696 |
| gender: | F |
| location: | Sandy, UT |
| overall place: | 287 out of 329 |
| division place: | 36 out of 43 |
| time: | 1:48:53 |
| pace: | 0: |
| swim: | 16:32 |
| t1: | 3:46 |
| bike: | 50:07 |
| t2: | 2:31 |
| run: | 35:59 |
I am definitely not a competitive tri athlete. I have a lot of training to do before I get to that point. I need to get my butt in gear but this was a start!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
1.48:51.39 but who's counting?
This morning I raced in the Daybreak Sprint Triathlon. It was less than a sprint because they made the swim 75m in a pool instead of 750m because of the roundworm in Daybreak Lake. I was not complaining;) I had the best support crew: Mom, Dad, Melissa, and Tandy. They kept me going every transition and along the way. To keep me going during each event I kept looking at people in front of me and worked to pass them. I was the fourth the last swimmer into the pool. I had a lot of ground to cover during the bike to not feel last. Luckily my legs got me going on the uphills and I was able to pass quite a few people. During the run all of us were seemed like we were dragging out feet. I got into a crew (4) of Olympic and Sprint runners and we chatted, laughed, and ran to the finish line. I kept a slow and steady pace during the run but I am proud of myself because I didn't stop to walk once. When I ran through the finish line I felt super great! I love that feeling of accomplishment. Exito!!!
According to my Garmin here are my results:
START TIME: 9:11 AM
Total distance: 15.66mi
Total time: 1 hour 49 minutes
75 meter swim (473.51 ft)
Swim time: 1 minute 34.1 sec
1.22 mile run
Transition & run time: 15 minutes 9 sec
Transition to bike/bathroom break: 3 min 50 sec
11.13 mile bike
Bike time: 49 minutes 55 sec
Max speed on bike: 37.3mph (I was speeding)
Transition to run: 2 min 38 sec
3.13 mile run
Run time: 35 minutes 47 sec
END TIME: 10:24 AM
I can't thank my dad, mom, Tandy, and Melissa enough!!! They are the best;o)
Future goals: Spudman Tri (olympic distance), Half Marathon, and a Century. I can do it!!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Roundworm
Would you still swim in a lake that is possibly contaminated with roundworm? I have been training for the Daybreak Tri which is Saturday. I received an email yesterday stating this:
Daybreak Triathletes,
On Wednesday September 16th, Kennecott Land informed us that the Salt Lake Valley Health Department collected samples from the shores of Oquirrh Lake to determine if it has been contaminated with Ascariasis, known as roundworm. There have been three confirmed cases of roundworm in the valley, however it is unclear if the exposure occurred at Oquirrh Lake.
As race directors, we are committed first and foremost to your safety during the race. In accordance with USAT guidelines, US Trisports tests the water at each lake to ensure safety. Kennecott Land also routinely tests the water quality of Quirrh Lake to ensure that it meets Utah Department of Health standards. In all cases, the tests have shown that Oquirrh Lake meets proper safety standards for the tests conducted.
However, the test for Ascariasis is not a test that is conducted due to the rarity of the organism here in Utah. For additional reference we have included the statement from Kennecott Land below.
We continue to await the results of the testing from the Salt Lake Valley Health Department and will work closely with SLVHD and Kennecott Land in determining the best course of action for the swim portion of the race. The bike and run segments will remain unchanged and will go forward as planned. We will keep you updated by email and on our website as to the contingency plans for the swim.
Best regards,
I am curious what the test results will be. I will be a little bugged if they cancel the swim. I've been swimming more than anything else. Not that I am good but I will definitely not sink. Here's to good luck for tomorrow! If we do swim in the Daybreak Lake I sure hope I do not get roundworm.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Lake Powell in September
To bring in the Autumn season we headed to Lake Powell one last time before the cold hits. The weather at Powell was simply brilliant. Perfect water conditions and the outside temperature was comfortable.
We played all week: wake boarded, wake surfed, air chaired, skied, tubed, canyon explored, and had a ball on and off of the house boat.
We celebrated my mom's birthday! The boys were great helpers to blow out ALL of those candles. Amy was sweet and made my mom her favorite cake and orange frosting. Happy Birthday Mom!
Not only did we boat but we found some great cliffs to jump, rocks to throw, and canyons to explore. Our days together are always full of adventure!
We all had plenty of boat time. There were only three families at Powell this time. Thanks Krehl and Amy for letting me take advantage of your toys while we have family time too. I feel lucky!
We played all week: wake boarded, wake surfed, air chaired, skied, tubed, canyon explored, and had a ball on and off of the house boat.
We celebrated my mom's birthday! The boys were great helpers to blow out ALL of those candles. Amy was sweet and made my mom her favorite cake and orange frosting. Happy Birthday Mom!
Not only did we boat but we found some great cliffs to jump, rocks to throw, and canyons to explore. Our days together are always full of adventure!
We all had plenty of boat time. There were only three families at Powell this time. Thanks Krehl and Amy for letting me take advantage of your toys while we have family time too. I feel lucky!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
13,063-foot Wheeler Peak
Welcome to Great Basin National Park
In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Come to Great Basin National Park to experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves. Far from a wasteland, the Great Basin is a diverse region that awaits your discovery. (http://www.nps.gov/grba)
The bristlecone trees were dated in the years B.C. We were entertained by the names of the trees like Adversity.
Hiking up to the summit the wind was brutal. It tried to blow us off of the mountain. Along the ridge there were little rock walls providing us resting shelters against the wind. We would stop to warm up for a sec. On one of the stops we had a dance party. Can't get enough of Lady Gaga!!!
Wheeler Peakers: Ben, Jenn, Dustin, Leanne, Sarah, and me (Valery)
The view on top was EPIC! I never thought of Nevada having large mountains and beautiful wilderness areas. There were three smaller lakes, ancient gnarly trees, rocks of every kind, and hardly any tourist. It was serene.
This trip was brilliant. I am always up for something new and especially being outdoors. I do not have real pictures of Lehman caves but that was an experience! The tour guide thought we were little hoodlums but truthfully we were interested in the formations...at least I was. Jed (Ben) and I (quiet Valery) had the opportunity to make an earthquake in the tunnel at the end of the tour. By the end I realized the tour guide appreciate our enthusiasm. I bet he get the same ol' group day after day. We made the tour epic and educational! If you get a chance to summit Wheeler Peak and visit Lehman's Cave...do it!
In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Come to Great Basin National Park to experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves. Far from a wasteland, the Great Basin is a diverse region that awaits your discovery. (http://www.nps.gov/grba)
The bristlecone trees were dated in the years B.C. We were entertained by the names of the trees like Adversity.
Hiking up to the summit the wind was brutal. It tried to blow us off of the mountain. Along the ridge there were little rock walls providing us resting shelters against the wind. We would stop to warm up for a sec. On one of the stops we had a dance party. Can't get enough of Lady Gaga!!!
Wheeler Peakers: Ben, Jenn, Dustin, Leanne, Sarah, and me (Valery)
The view on top was EPIC! I never thought of Nevada having large mountains and beautiful wilderness areas. There were three smaller lakes, ancient gnarly trees, rocks of every kind, and hardly any tourist. It was serene.
This trip was brilliant. I am always up for something new and especially being outdoors. I do not have real pictures of Lehman caves but that was an experience! The tour guide thought we were little hoodlums but truthfully we were interested in the formations...at least I was. Jed (Ben) and I (quiet Valery) had the opportunity to make an earthquake in the tunnel at the end of the tour. By the end I realized the tour guide appreciate our enthusiasm. I bet he get the same ol' group day after day. We made the tour epic and educational! If you get a chance to summit Wheeler Peak and visit Lehman's Cave...do it!
Mnt. biking for the first time
Garrett has a family cabin up Albion Basin. We went up and biked a loop near Cecret Lake twice. This was Dustin's first mnt. bike ride. He did super. The only trouble was one endo that caused a huge goose ache on his thigh. Other than that - perfection! We had to stop riding once night fell. The cabin had a soothing jacoozie with jets. The stars were out and even a planet. We debated if it was Venus (a morning star), Jupiter, Uranus or Mars. I still need to look it up. Good times!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Stil Tri'n
My good friend, Melissa Jane, and I did the Fruita, CO Sprint Triathlon back in June. I was training and in better shape. When I finished I thought I should do another one. Since my last tri I have been climbing more and busy with school. I now have two weeks until the Daybreak Tri and I need to get my butt in gear!!! Today I biked 14 miles of the road trail and ran three miles around Daybreak Lake. I took my time but I felt good. I just need to figure out that swimming part! This next week I will going to Lake Powell and have plenty of time to practice swimming. I wish my friend Melissa was doing the Daybreak Tri. It has been a lot harder training alone. I always need a push! If you are thinking about doing one someday - do it - if I can do it...anyone can!
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