Early Start to a Day Off

The principal told us that we didn't have to come in for in-service today--but I got up at 4 anyways. I took it a bit easier today enjoying my time out on the course.  I saw a nutty deer taring it up as well as  a squirrel scampering around. Not the most energetic , but I enjoyed the workout knowing that I could nestle in bed afterwards. Saw two other runners heading the opposite direction. Started by going to 25 and back to add an extra tenth for 8.6 miles! God Bless All

Not A Real Runner

I borrowed my title from dailymile. I wrote about how I have changed my workouts,which I have written about in my blog before. Main point is that I don't run all of my workout. I walk ,run at faster paces,and sprint up hills. I did this because for several years my body has been getting increasingly more sore after my runs. The outside of my knees would ache until the next workout and then ache until the next workout. My muscles were taking longer to recover--so I changed my plans. Plus,running is damaging to your joints over time--that's a fact. My belief is that a lot of people who run would be better off walking or walking and running.  Sometimes our competitive nature gets the best of us and we refuse to change and oftentimes injuries result. I mean if your motivated by improving your times or running marathons you probably don't want to walk. BUT,if you find yourself always getting injured you may want to ask yourself the question if maybe it's time to walk away from the PR's and races and change it up. I have made that switch. I would rather workout and be healthy than set PR's and hobble around the end of my life in need of hip and knee replacements. That's me and my thoughts only--JUST A THOUGHT. Oh yeah,8.5 miles this morning on the streets of Ridge.

Running in a Dream

I did another 8.5 miles this morning. I haven't quite been 100%,but thankfully I'm still on my feet. I ran well,but I felt like I was running in my sleep. It was 70 degrees and humid-but not too bad. Very quiet,saw a biker heading past me this morning on Whiskey Road. He had a bright blinking headlight. I felt fairly strong despite not being my best. God Bless!

Wet Workout doesn't Wake Me Up

  I usually get out of bed ready to go--not so much this morning! I got up a bit tired and am still a bit lethargic. I got rained on this morning with some showers at 70 degrees. Luckily it wasn't a drenching rain so I made out ok. I got in another 8.5 miles in almost complete solitude. I'm blessed!

Everything Looks Perty at 4:30

I had to get to school a bit earlier today so I hit the roads at 4:30.  I saw a family of deer and a rabbit at Apple Court. I felt decent this morning with my last week of in-service training before school next week. I got in a nice 8.5 miles. I'm feeling a bit rushed this week so I haven't put a lot of detail into my blog--but,the workouts are still rolling--BLESSED! have a great day!

Thurs. 8.5 and Fri. 7.8 miles

Back at school this week. Lots of challenges. Blessed to get 5 workouts in this week.

Back on Schedule

I got a good start getting up nice and early. Not quite as strong as yesterday,but blessed to get a workout in. Nice 8.5 miles. Look forward to going to my parents in two weeks.

By The Dawns Early Light

I got out early--back to the school routine of early starts! I felt good on the hill sprints. It was a comfortable 59 degrees. I saw my good friend Arlem out on his run. Blessed to get in a good 7.8 miles.

Two Early

The first day of school is today. I was anxious and had a lot on my mind. I could not sleep at all. So,at two I got out of bed and did my 7.8 mile run. The streets were quiet spare a cat and a buck. I wondered why people were out driving,while they were probably wondering why I was running at that time. I felt surprisingly good,and when I got back and showered I went back to bed and slept un 5:30--time to go to work and catch the train for a training in Manhattan. Now on the train for Freeport   I'm glad I got the workout in. God Bless! Posted on dailymile,but only minimal as no one sea interested--this blog I don't expect comments so I'm not discouraged.

Working out Not Blogging

I've been to Maine--Eastport and Hope!  I've been biking and running. Strength training going strong. I miss my three youngest daughters who are back in Maine. On dailymile I feel like nobody is paying attention. Back to the blog-- will stay with dailymile also,but will go back to the blog-- God Bless! 8.5 miles today.

On Day

I got up at around 6 and was on my bike and out the door with two cups of coffee in my system by 6:10.  I headed out with overcast skies and temps in the 60's-- very comfortable! I saw a fair number of bikers out,all heading in the opposite direction. Ended up getting 5 workouts in anyways,blessed to get them in. Watched Wolverine at noon,pretty good movie. Looking forward to church tomorrow! Have a great day!

Off Day

Last week I did 6 workouts,when I typically do 5.  Well,today I didn't head out the door--instead,I stayed in bed with my wife. She said she would like to hang out with me. So I read myBible and am watching some sci-fi movie.  I'm fortunate that my daughters can stay 2 extra days. Blessed!

Wed.-bike 32 Thurs.--run 8.5

The summer can be trying with 7 people under one roof. That said,I am blessed to have these people here,and wish it could be the case year-round. God Bless!