Those uninitiated to the sport
of cow-country skiing may not understand why it's more un-aerobic than anaerobic (see yesterday's post, Off the Pace). The photos I took on this morning's ski will better explain what slows me down....
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Hoof prints mess up the tracks |
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Skis don't glide over cattle guards |
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Frozen cowpies hidden in snow provide significant resistance |
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Tumbleweeds can snag poles |
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Cute cows like Blossom offer distraction
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“Fear not, O
land, be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things!” –JOEL 2:21 (AMP)
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