Wild Swings

I started this training week on Sunday wearing sweats and gloves and finished today wearing shorts and a T shirt.  Each year I am surprised at how it seems you go strait from cold to hot weather without a lot of transition. I felt a little more fluid today on my workout. I saw my friend Arlem at the end of my 8.5 mile workout.  The pain of being apart from Kaitland,Rebekah,and Kimberly just seems to get worse--I miss them terribly. Yet,my confidence and hope is in the Lord who brought me my Charlotte and so much more. God Bless!

Summer Breeze Makes Me......

It was 64 degrees and clear this morning. I saw three other runners out. It's funny how when good weather hits everybody hits the fitness craze.  I felt ok--a little stiff--but ok.  I did Ridge,Raynor,Woodlot,and 2x Rt. 25 and back for 8 miles. Blessed--looking forward to our church's men's retreat this weekend in Wading River.

57 and Mild for a humid 8.5 miles

I took the day off yesterday as I ran on Sunday which is usually an off day for me and ran my usual route here with an extra Apple Court for 8.5 miles. I didn't feel great nor did I feel bad--felt ok which is ok with me.  Saw another runner on Ridge--I see him every once in awhile.  It was nice to run in Maine,but back at it here in New York. God Bless!

2 Days in Hope,Maine.

 This is a tale of two different days. On Sunday I went out on my usual course here of 7.6 miles in cold and rainy conditions. I saw a runner on my way out and he tried to pass me on the way back. On Monday,it was sunny,windy,and 43 degrees on the same 7.6 mile course. It was a beautiful day--so glad I got out. I got 3 workouts in during my four days here--Blessed to be here with Kimberly,Bekah,and Kaitland!

Rainy Days in Eastport Always make Me Wet

  Today I ran 7.9 miles in Eastport while waiting to pick my daughters up from school and go to my parents in Hope.  Nice run up Adams Street. I have more on dailymile--my daughter wants this computer. God Bless!

My Log Disguised as a Blog

I have had a good string of workouts lately. I did my usual plus another extra Apple Court for 8.5 miles.  It was 64 degrees with a cool breeze out of the north and drizzle in the air--PERFECT conditions.  I saw one runner when I was running around Apple Court heading up Raynor towards 25. Looking forward to hopefully a run or two in the hills of Hope,Maine.  I'm glad that Andy occasionally leaves a comment. Back in the day when blogs were in I received regular feedback--these days no comment is the norm.  I still have decided that a blog is also a way for me to look back at my own workouts as well. I do get occasional feedback on dailymile .com. Somehow,keeping this blog alive I think is a good thing. God Bless!

No Jive--8.5

It was my first day in short sleeves at clear and 61 degrees. Nobody out and around. Felt good again today thankfully. Added the extra loop on Apple Court on my standard loop. Nice day.God Bless!

Longing for Longwood

 I went out and did my Apple Court loop ,and after the second lap I decided to do the Longwood loop. It's been a few weeks since I have done this loop so today was a get to know you again sort of run. I hit 12 mph on the radar gun.  Nice mild humid 57 degree day. For more info on my day check out dailymile. God Bless! 8,4 miles

Early Bird Gets the Oatmeal

 I headed out the door at 4:18 in order to get my workout in before I took my daughter to work.  I kicked hard at the end to pass my neighbor who was finishing up her run.  Bright and 55 degrees perfect.  Nice 7.8 miles. God Bless!

Good Morning

I got up and was my usual tired self--until I had my cup of coffee.  It was 55 degrees,nice and comfortable.  I felt stronger today and glided in the other direction past my friend Arlem,  The air was thick with pollen,smelled great though.  I did an extra Apple Court loop for 8.5 miles.  Finishing the week strong--so to speak.  My weight is down to 196,now that's more like it! God Bless!

Steady Eric

  My alarm has been waking me up the past couple of weeks.  Perhaps a sign that I am tired.  I do look forward to the weekend in which I usually take both days off.  5 days of training seem about right.  The year has been good for strength gains and consistency.  It was a cool feeling 48 degrees with the dampness of coming precipitation in the air.  I felt strong again on the hill sprints and fairly fluid on the pace portions of the workout. Not much stirring this morning just the usual turkeys and deer.  Long Island is beautiful with it's tall pines and plethora of budding plant life. God is good.  I am looking forward to seeing my daughters next weekend! Nice 7.8 miles:)

Chilly Morning

It was a clear 39 degrees out this morning.  The songbirds that had been so prevalent were now snuggling in their nests to avoid the chill of the morning. The deer were out feeding as usual. I felt decent this morning and was my usual strong self up the hill sprints,but did not feel quite as fluid on the pace portions of the workout.  Not many out stirring this morning.  Nice 7.8 miles. It's nice to see my friend Andy is back out training again.

Good Start

Got out a few minutes later with a not so great night's sleep. Got the 7.8 in anyway. Thankful for nice weather and increasing daylight.

In The Groove

I got out this morning--not feeling too tired---not felling like a world beater--just getting out on the roads because that's my goal. It was 55 degrees and the birds were putting on a symphony.  Even the turkeys and geese chirped in.  It's been absolutely perfect weatherwise.  Things aren't great and things aren't bad--fine with me.  Looking forward to church this weekend!  God Bless--7.8 miles.

Sleeping in...right!

I was tired and cranky last night...going to sleep in.  Got up at 4 and used the facilities..then back to bed.  I could not sleep so I got up and did my usual on a 55 degree misty spring morning. I saw Arlem out on Ridge.  Felt decent..love this time of year. Did 7.8 miles.

Beating The Rain

 I did my usual 7.8 miles this morning.  It was 55 degrees--nice and mild.  I slipped my shorts on for the first time since early November.  I saw a rabbit and a opossum this morning. I also saw a couple of deer also.  Even though I'm here on Long Island the feel is the same for spring as it was in Eastport.  The surviving of another winter is behind and the positive feeling of an approaching summer is ahead. It is discouraging to think back to years past of good strong workouts in the younger years. That said,I am grateful that I have maintained consistent in working out. I will not linger in the past,but will place my focus on the now.  I have some small goals I will be focusing on in the coming month which I'm sure will bring positive results.  Looking forward to my daughters graduation coming up next month.  God Bless! Oh yeah--as soon as I finished this morning it began to shower:)

New Focus

The Lord has been bringing many good Scriptures to memory lately helping me to rightly focus on Him.  I felt much better today,doing 7.8 miles--powering up the hills once again. 44 and cloudy. God Bless!

New Week

I got out around 4:35 this morning. I had energy enough,but my muscles and joints were a bit sore.  A busy weekend inhibited my recovery a bit,but I am pleased to get my eight miles in.  Blessed to have good health and a wonderful family!

8.1 On The Usual

Beautiful 52 degree morning.  Abundant wildlife out again. Didn't see any other runners out this morning.  Heading to Portland after school for my father's 70th birthday. He's the man that besides Jesus I have tried to pattern my life after. God Bless!

The National Day of Prayer

Cool 37 degrees this morning. Arlem and the lady up the street out and about this morning. Did 8 miles doing middle country and back twice before doing my figure eight loop.  Not quite as loose and easy as the past two days.

Apple Court,Ridge Raynor,Woodlot on a Cool,Clear Morning

I was a little groggy when my alarm went off,but the feeling seemed to dissipate as I got up and moving.  It was a clear and cool 43 degrees this first day of May.  I saw a lot of deer and a tom turkey this morning. I felt pretty decent and strong this morning.  I enjoyed Bible study last night even though I was quite tired after a long day of work.  I was pleased again to get in a good 7.8 miles this morning.  I MISS my three daughters in Maine!  God Bless All!