Tyler passes Kumon Reading III

Tyler passed Kumon level Reading I11 today. He now moves on to level J, only, only 600 pages to completion!

Tyler is on to level J

Cody passes Kumon Reading E1

Cody passed his Kumon reading level E1 today.  Quite a few months ahead of Tyler

Good job Cody

Hiking the Manitou Incline

I had a meeting to attend in Colorado Springs with Steffen, and he suggested that we get up early and hike the Manitou Incline.  This is a 1 mile uphill using railroad ties as steps and gains over 2000 feet, so pretty steep (in some places 68%).

We managed a good time, 42 minutes (36 minutes of hiking and 6 minutes of resting on the way). Once at the top, we took the Barr trail down, which is around 5 miles of downhill trail. This took us around 50 minutes, so clearly uphill was very steep.

Maybe next time I am in the area I will attempt it again.  It appears that late afternoon is the best time as it is cooler and less people.

The Incline

Looking up

Halfway

Steffen completes the climb

The finish of the downhill trail

The elevation profile

Superior Downhill Mile 2017 - All 3 Millser Boys finish again

All the boys work up early this year to take part in the 4th of July downhill mile in Superior.  Tyler was keen to run on his own, and Cody was keen to run with me. This year we were also joined by Sapna, Vivek and Vikram as they practically live on the course itself.

When the gun went, Tyler disappeared down the hill. Cody also set off at a good pace and I followed behind.  Cody was much improved this year, and as we approached the finish line (with Tyler already finished and cheering us on) we had a chance to get a sub 8 minute run.  With some encouragement Cody picked up the pace, and we just squeaked in.

Tyler managed a fast 5:42.4 (Still slower than my best time), Cody managed a 7:56.6 and I was 7:58 exactly.

Then we waited for Sapna, Vivek and Vikram who finished further back.  Afterwards we went back to their house for pancakes, before watching the parade where Cody saw of his swim buddies.

Ready to race

Found some friends to run with

At the start line

Close to the finish

Victory water

Chicken Cow

The course

Father's day 2017

This year Tyler had to set off for his camp, so we did the first half of fathers day with breakfast in bed, then Cody and I went golfing while Siew Gin took Tyler to camp.  The second half of fathers day will happen next Sunday.

Opening my cards

Enjoying my breakfast

Ready for cake

Cody ready to play

18 holes completed

Cody takes first place twice at the Boulder All Comers track meet

Cody was the only Millser representative at the track meet.  Tyler was sick and I was too lazy too run! So all our hopes were on Cody.  This was also meet an Olympian night, so we got a chance to meet some and see a couple of Olympic torches.

Cody managed to win his 100m race in 17.8, followed up with another win in the 200m in 38.6. Just have to work on his block start next!

100m large lead for Cody

200m large lead for Cody again

Olympians with future Olympian?

Olympic torch

Mothers Day 2017

The boys woke Siew Gin up to give her cards, then it was off hiking and lunch at hu-hot.

Morning cards

Hiking the lake

Making our own food

Enjoying our food

Cody practicing his photography skills