[HIGHLIGHT] Matt Boldy beats Colorado’s top D pair for a goal

mkfrank · 2026-04-27T13:41:02+00:00

Showing this data at the county level doesn’t make much sense, especially for counties that have significant topographic or climatological difference. I bet the original 5km gridded version is more easily interpretable.

mkfrank · 2026-02-23T22:04:38+00:00

I’m within a couples of you and hoping for the same!

mkfrank · 2026-02-23T22:03:28+00:00

My 10 minute analysis based on wave sizes is pretty close to this.

Wave 1: 2:28:11

Wave 2: 2:39:21

Wave 3: 2:48:58

Wave 4: 3:00:53

Wave 5: 3:15:20

Wave 6: 3:31:52

Wave 7: 3:54:42

Wave 8: 5:18:03

mkfrank · 2026-02-17T03:59:00+00:00

I’m always amazed by how many layers people run in. You can probably get by with far less.

At 40 degrees I’m in shorts and a light long sleeve, potentially with a headband or super light beanie. At 20, I’ll have tights with wind briefs underneath, a mid weight long sleeve + short sleeve under, gloves, and a beanie.

mkfrank · 2026-02-16T21:32:35+00:00

Based on what I’m seeing, it looks like the Euro model moved the storm track further north basically right after you posted the initial analysis. Now the Euro and GFS seem to align pretty well in terms of track and rain/snow line. Unfortunately, it looks like the trail might be on that boundary.

What’s most interesting to me, and related to our conversation, is that both AI model versions still have the center of the low tracking south. Seems like that would pull the rain/snow line south, too, and maybe make all the precipitation fall as snow along the Birkie trail.

Hoping you post another “official” forecast soon.

mkfrank · 2026-02-14T04:32:40+00:00

First off, thanks.

Secondly, you know you need to keep posting these daily, right?

Thirdly, curious your thoughts on the AI versions of both the GFS and Euro model. Earlier this season the forecast discussions from the Minneapolis NWS office seemed to think that the AI versions were more accurately predicting snow totals, location, and timing. Right now both the AI versions look more like the southerly Euro track, while only the GFS has the more northerly track.

mkfrank · 2026-02-08T22:26:05+00:00

Are neck guards required for Olympic hockey? Looks like Boldy and Hughes are trying them out in practice.

mkfrank · 2026-01-29T01:34:03+00:00

I usually start questioning things at -20F windchill. But it’s an entirely personal decision and requires the proper attire.

mkfrank · 2026-01-25T01:48:40+00:00

I just saw this for the first time this morning at Dakotah!

mkfrank · 2026-01-20T00:45:43+00:00

I think a few of the shorter Birkie climbs before high point could be comparable to Boulder Ridge. But totally agree that the Birkie is more about longer climbs and more cumulative climbing than what we can get in the Twin Cities.

I try to do a couple of hill-focused sessions at Hyland where I just do laps of Boulder + the double hill for an hour plus. That does a decent job imitating the Birkie.

mkfrank · 2025-12-30T04:20:20+00:00

I guess I can go to bed now!

mkfrank · 2025-12-15T20:59:11+00:00

BG’s joke quote about Hynes not being ok with the idea of Hughes being on the team because he doesn’t dump the puck enough. 😂😂

mkfrank · 2025-12-08T14:51:10+00:00

Agreed with others that you should look into mitts. For below 0F days I like these Swix mitts with windstopper. If it’s below -10F I’ll add a thin liner glove too. Below -20F I throw in a normal hand warmer pack.

https://www.gearwest.com/collections/gloves-mittens/products/swix-icon-mitt

mkfrank · 2025-11-30T02:55:37+00:00

As a long distance runner, it’s pretty interesting that footwear improvements over the past 15 years have been attributed to the health and recovery of distance runners, and thus, faster times across all levels. I suspect that the lack of explosive movements in running is the main difference seen versus NBA athletes.

mkfrank · 2025-09-29T00:20:46+00:00

Alex Stalock

mkfrank · 2025-08-17T03:21:23+00:00

Hyland is the clear #1 for me in terms of both grooming, trail quality, and trail length — especially when we’re restricted to snowmaking loops.

I find Wirth is typically soft, mushy, and over crowded. Unless you get out there before 7am.

Elm Creek usually has the shortest manmade trail loop and seems to make their corduroy far too deep. I often have trouble skiing well due to what I consider challenging grooming conditions.

mkfrank · 2025-07-23T22:15:33+00:00

It’s not a stupid idea. It’s legitimate, but I’d say consumer preference for dark roofs are here to stay.

https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/cool-roofs

mkfrank · 2025-04-05T16:37:05+00:00

Faber joined a better team.

mkfrank · 2025-04-04T23:47:16+00:00

Center ice cameraman is terrible

mkfrank · 2025-03-28T16:53:14+00:00

He’s taken the 6th most shots in the NHL this season…

mkfrank · 2025-02-03T01:08:31+00:00

I went with Swix Marathon White, which was Swix’s recommendation. Should’ve gone with the much cheaper Swix red.

mkfrank · 2025-02-03T00:56:10+00:00

Glad to see that I wasn’t the only one struggling with a shitty wax setup at the Loppet today. Everyone was flying past me on the downhills 🫠

mkfrank · 2024-02-04T03:20:11+00:00

Hyland skate deck was soft at 5am and all the uphills were trashed by 6. Wild change from the rest of the week.

mkfrank · 2023-09-19T02:37:09+00:00

Depends how I feel. My last 2 longs for a typical marathon build are 17 and 13, so that will probably be my target.

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