New struts for the 2001 Boxster

Planning to install new Bilstein B6 struts and top mounts on the 2001 986 Boxster over the next few weeks. All four struts arrived, but waiting for the mounts. Since the Boxster isn’t drivable over the winter with the summer-only tires, I’m hoping to take my time and enjoy the work. The B6 struts should not only correct the poor performance of my original old and worn out B4 struts, but should improve over stock performance. Looking forward to the first spring drive. 

Sim racing at Summit Point

I'm planning to jump into the PCA Sim Racing Zone 2/4 race this week at Summit Point. Thought a little practice would be in order. Fun little track in the Porsche RSR.

Side note: with the absolutely fabulous weather today, I put the top down and took the 2001 Boxster for a spin. While driving I spotted a black Porsche Speedster. With both cars' tops down, we raised our arms high waving at each other. Seeing both black Porsche roadsters, with chrome rims, from different generations made my day.

Another interval training session

Feeling better today, I thought I better get in another quality run before tomorrow's incoming rain. Again temps into the 60s, I did four tempo interval repeats around my neighborhood park with the PD EC Running shoes. Today felt better and was a little faster than two days ago. I'm starting to feel my form coming back and speed increasing. I was into the 8 minute mile range. Felt so good to be out in the sun running again. Distance was another 5K.

Slow hangover two-miler

After an evening of too much wine watching Star Wars shows yesterday, I wasn't feeling like a run today. But with temps in the mid 60s, I thought I should get outside for a ride or run. Didn't feel I could balance on a bike, so I managed a very slow two mile jog. A little run is a good hangover cure.

Interval repeats

With good weather and feeling about ready, I ran some interval repeats yesterday. Not too long or too fast, but felt good to get some speed work in again. It's been too long. I jogged a loop around my neighborhood park, then followed with a tempo run lap. Did four of these. I forgot to take a pic so here's a Porsche Design EC Running promo image I haven't posted before.

50° 5k

After days of cold, rain and wind, today was 50°, sun and little wind. Perfect day for an outside jog with shorts and a light windbreaker. Nothing fast, but felt good to get outside again and off the stationary bike in the living room. My Adidas running app now shows 145.79 miles with the Porsche Design EC Running shoes.

Happy Holidays!

 

Post T-Day 5K

Under cool and cloudy skies, I went for a post Thanksgiving 5K to burn some more calories. 

Thursday Thanksgiving 5K

Planning on eating and drinking a lot today, I jogged a 5K around noon. I overdressed as the 60 degrees, no wind and sun made it quite warm. I should have selected running shorts and a tank top. Live and learn, I guess. It did feel good to get outside and feel the sun though. I'll try to get back out over the next three days if the weather holds. I'm hoping to be able to switch from the PD EC Running to the Endurance Boost shoes shortly, although the calorie count today won't help.

Winter prep

With winter coming, it was time to change to the winter tires and rims on the 2006 Cayenne S and thoroughly clean and store the 2004 Bike X and 1998 Bike S. While having a Dunkel of course.

Winter is coming 5K

With temps in the low 50s, I went for early afternoon 5k jog. Low wind and sun made it comfortable to wear shorts and a light jacket. Fun and easy run in the PD EC Running shoes.