Postsultratrain in # actifit • yesterday • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 11 2026As I expected my legs were tired from yesterday's tough mountain hike but I was still able to manage a decent 4 Mike's running on the trails this morning. Lulu and I had to dodge raindrops on our morning loop as the morning was chilly and wet. Fortunately the sprinkles were light and we covered the 2 miles without problems. Since I was…ultratrain in # actifit • 2 days ago • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 10 2026It was a tough climb up the Crow Mountain trail this mmorningas I have wanted to hike this trail since we arrived last month. Crow Peak is one of the three mountains that form a " crown " around Spearfish and that is why it's also called the Queen City . The trail is single-track the entire way and frequent rocks and roots mean you have…ultratrain in # actifit • 3 days ago • 2 min readBig Hill Trail hiking - My Actifit Report Card: June 9 2026A very windy and cloudy day but great conditions for almost 5 miles hiking through the Aspen and pine forest on some of the aptly named Big Hill Trail network. Lulu and I have hiked these winding trails several times through the years that we have been in Spearfish and I've runon them as well, yet the scenery always seems new and…ultratrain in # actifit • 4 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 8 2026It was a very good day as my legs were feeling good, and I'm feeling a lot more motivated to get back into shape for some longer running. An early 2 miles walking around the recreational path with Lulu. Several of our friends were also walking but no critters to amuse Lulu. My run took me up onto the brand new (and still under some…ultratrain in # actifit • 5 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 7 2026Thankfully it was a slightly cooler day at the hatchery and I was able to sit in our air conditioned rail car exhibit for my morning shift - still mid-80s. Just a short 2 miles earlier in the morning before work so it wasn't much of a workout but every mile counts these days. In the afternoon Lulu and I headed up to Savoy in the canyon…ultratrain in # actifit • 6 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 6 2026An early taste of summer as the temperature rose to 94 degrees with a bright sunny sky and no breeze. It made for a tiring volunteer shift at the hatchery. I got out early for my run but it was already uncomfortably warm as I headed into the town along the creekside path. Plenty of company along the way as everyone was trying to be outdoors…ultratrain in # actifit • 7 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 5 2026A long and warm afternoon shift at the hatchery where I managed to walk 4 miles in the course of my work - a good way to put in a lot of steps. At least running in the morning meant that the weather was still mild and made my run much more comfortable. My sleep has been lousy for the past week so my body was dragging a bit during the…ultratrain in # actifit • 10 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 3 2026Finally back to running although it was only an easy 3 mile flat out and back on the recreational path - still it was a positive overall. Plenty of wildlife out and about on our morning walk with several squirrels and a couple of rabbits to keep Lulu amused. I'm happy to see the landscape coming alive with the rain so hopefully the summer…ultratrain in # actifit • 10 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 2 2026Another off and on rainy day here in the Black Hills but it was nice to have a relaxed day to get outdoors. A cool morning walk along the recreational path that gave Lulu plenty of opportunities to stalk several squirrels and rabbits while I had a good walk. We headed up to Spearfish Falls for an easy couple of miles under darkening skies…ultratrain in # actifit • 10 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: June 1 2026Another boring volunteer shift at the hatchery but the weather was nice in the afternoon so Lulu and I headed up into Spearfish Canyon for a nice hike. The trailhead parking lot was busy but the majority of people were headed out towards Roughlock Falls but we headed out in the opposite direction towards Savoy Pond. That spot was once a…ultratrain in # actifit • 12 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 31 2026A decent day as we closed out the weekend with sunny skies although our hike up in the canyon earlier was still a bit damp. I was up at dawn as I didn't sleep well so Lulu and I went out for a 2-mile walk at dawn. Plenty of squirrels along our route so Lulu got a chance for some chasing them which is always funny since the squirrels seem to…ultratrain in # actifit • 13 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 30 2026A cold and rainy day at the hatchery so not much business but still a long morning shift. The sky was still dark with big rain clouds when Lulu and I headed up Spearfish Canyon for an afternoon hike (my wife has been sick and I picked up extra volunteer shifts so my running was pretty much nothing). We set off at a good pace along the quiet…ultratrain in # actifit • 18 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 25 2026Another hot and sunny day so my run was a pretty slow and tired effort out and back on the recreational path. Too bad we had to cover additional volunteer shifts this holiday weekend so I'm feeling pretty tired at this point. It's been a busy Memorial Day weekend here at the hatchery and my long shifts entailed plenty of walking the…ultratrain in # actifit • 21 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 22 2026The days went from a cold and rainy/dreary morning to a relatively nice and sunny afternoon so I was able to enjoy a shorter but nicer run later in the day. The local biking trails coalition has been busy creating additional trail sections to the present trail network. Now there will be a few more challenging sections to add to the fun and my…ultratrain in # actifit • 22 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 21 2026A rather cold and dreary day off but at least we enjoyed a nice day trip into the nearby Black Hills for a road trip and some shopping for pretty rock specimens. Just wish my run was decent but my legs were tired and a cold and windy rain didn't help. The rain was rolling into the area when we got back home so I quickly changed into my…ultratrain in # actifit • 23 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 20 2026An easy day of running as it was another busy day at the hatchery that didn't allow me much time to exercise. At least the rain has passed and although it was chilly and windy, the bright sun made everything look beautiful. My work shift was in the afternoon so I took advantage of the clear morning to head out on the path and bike trails for a…ultratrain in # actifit • 25 days ago • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 18 2026We had a little bit of late Winter weather with the day cold, rainy (with frequent little snow flurries) and a frigid wind that chilled you tomorrow the bone - a miserable day to be outdoors. We had a steady cold rain overnight that continued into the morning so my morning walk with Lulu was a mess. Lulu doesn't mind the wet and cold days (a…ultratrain in # actifit • 26 days ago • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 17 2026Finally a day off that allowed me to get outfor a much needed run and an afternoon hike with Lulu. The past few days had been unusually long volunteer shifts (7 to 8 hours) which didn't allow me much time to get out except for walks around the recreational path and then hatchery. While yesterday was sunny and warm, the weather today was…ultratrain in # actifit • last month • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 11 2026A nice sunny and warm ( but comfortable) Monday where I managed a decent trail run and another very scenic trail hike up in Spearfish Canyon with Lulu. The morning cloud cover burned off quickly so it was nice and sunny when I started my run on the mountain bike trails course. Nice and relaxed running as my legs felt pretty good and I just…ultratrain in # actifit • last month • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: May 9 2026It was a lesson productive day than I would have liked as my legs and back were a bit more tired and stiff this morning - thus my running wasn't all that spectacular. At least the sky was sunny and beautiful when Lulu and I set out for our 2 mile morning walk. A couple of squirrels crossed our path and Lulu enjoyed a few minutes to stalk and…
