Today is the day of a lot of minor issues. It is also a time of being at odds with my wife. I did 6.9 miles at approximately a 16:13 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 131 bpm with an elevation gain of around 300 feet. Today was a day when a victory felt like a defeat. It was a rainy morning with lots of puddles. There was also an accident on the way to work, but I managed to make it on time. Thank you Lord.! No school tomorrow.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Faith
I find that there are many times in my life when I don’t have the answers that I seek. In fact, this is the case most of the time. When we don’t have the answers it is time to seek God and act in faith. We don’t see the way forward, but we trust the Lord who loves us and knows what is best for us.
This morning it was 39 degrees and foggy. I decided to do 8 x Raynor Road. I think that’s about right. Maybe some days I will do 7, Lord willing. Here are the stats- 6.98 miles in 1:52:39 for a 16:08 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 141 bpm with an elevation gain of 313 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 38 degrees. Grateful for a good start! God bless you!
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Significance
In life we all try to gauge our significance. I don’t mean in an egotistical way, but in a way to see how we are valued by the people that love us. It’s so easy to take others for granted and likewise, it is easy for others to take us for granted. I am at a period of time when there is a huge need in my wife’s family because of my mother in law’s Alzheimer’s disease. This means more entertaining and more family visits and get togethers. I don’t do well with lots of these things. I understand that I have to deal with the situation, but I just hope that others can understand that I’m doing my best, even if it is not great.
I did 8 x the hill sprints, because of miscounting. Here are my stats- 7.03 miles in 1:52:55 for a 16:03 minute per mile pace. I had an average heart rate of 121 bpm with an elevation gain of 338 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 37 degrees. Kind of tired now. Have a blessed day!
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Beginning of Holy Week
The temperatures of early spring and late fall I find to be the most enjoyable to workout in. This morning, along with a gentle steady breeze, there was a full moon hanging along the horizon. I was in a decent frame of mind to train this Monday morning. The repetitions kind of glided right by. I did the 7 x Raynor Hill doing 6.56 miles in 1:44:55 for a 15:59 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 143 bpm with an elevation gain of 286 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 34 degrees. Today is going to be a blessed day!
Sunday, March 24, 2024
A Cold Sunny Spring Sunday
On this Palm Sunday, I was awake and out of bed thanks to our two services at Genesis. I originally was going to go to the Randall game preserve, but I took a right and went to the Ridge trail towards Whiskey Road. I did 3.41 miles at a leisurely 21:23 minutes per mile pace with an average heart rate of 69 bpm with an elevation gain of 198 feet at an average cadence of 107 spm in 1:12:57. I go to the woods for leisurely exercise and to experience the quiet and peace of the woods. I’m feeling a bit out of sorts lately. Grateful for the blessings that God sends my way, even when I’m not my best self. Have a blessed Sunday!
Friday, March 22, 2024
Full Moon
Today was another day on the cool side of things. I actually like this weather. The cool on my face and the gentle early spring breeze quietly welcome me for this day tha the Lord has granted me. Like any day it’s important to keep focused and not get distracted by inessential things. This was a quiet morning with only the usual cars out and about. I did the 7 x Raynor Hill doing 6.60 miles in 1:41:37 for a 15:23 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 122 bpm with an elevation gain of 278 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 25 degrees. I felt like this was a good week of training. Thank you Lord!
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Cold and Clear
I woke up a couple minutes before my alarm went off, so I got up and had my coffee, before getting back in bed. My morning was fairly routine, but mentally I felt a little off and struggling. This often happens because of fatigue and I’m definitely fatigued. I’m grateful that I’ve changed things up to allow for more time in the morning. I definitely need that time. I also had a nice talk with my brother on the way to school. I enjoy mornings like today, with a stiff breeze and clear skies. The mornings here are so quiet. I am grateful that even though our house is being remodeled and sided and my car is having major body work done, things have gone well. Today I did 7 x Raynor doing 6.32 in 1:40:48 for a 15:56 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 92 bpm with an elevation gain of 332 feet at an average cadence of 129 spm at 30 degrees. Grateful for each day and am grateful that tomorrow is Friday!! God bless you my friends!