Friday is a Good Day

 I slept in a bit longer--I think I was a bit tired with having Bible Study last night(well worth the time). Since today was an interval day I was allowed the extra sleep. I did 8 x .3 miles with equal recovery--and with warm-up and cool down I the distance comes out to 7.1 miles. I am definitely feeling the hill repeats in the legs and glutes. I'm trying to incorporate some variety lately. Date night with my wife tonight. I'm noticing that on dailymile the more I mention God the fewer or no comments that are made. That's ok since God deserves all the honor and the praise! God Bless You!

I get by with a little help from Joe

This school year is kicking my butt. Feeling a bit tired. Goal,make it to my coffee and then make it to the street. Goal accomplished, The 7.9 on the ususal figure eight route went well. Nice and fluid, and good snap up the hill. Not quite as cool at 52 degrees. Sure do miss Kimberly,Rebekah,and Kaitland. Have a blessed day!

The Early Bird ....

I got up and out the door raring to go,although my first feeling was to go back to sleep. It was 48 and calm. The deer were once again lurking about. I did hit 13 mph on the radar gun. It is early ,but oh so beautiful in the early morning hours. I did another 8.5 on the Longwood loop. Thank You Lord!

I Love the Fall

I have felt fairly good the past couple of weeks on my workouts. I did the Longwood loop hitting 12 mph on the radar. Lots of deer on the move.  The time just flew by. Have a blessed day--8.5 miles!

Friday --Monday

  I missed a day of blogging although I did recount Fridays workout on dailymile.com. On Friday, I woke up late but did not want to forgo the workout. I decided and interval session was in order. I did 8 x .3 mile hill runs with equal recovery plus a warm-up and cool-down all totaling 7 miles. It felt good. The last two reps are always the most difficult. I was glad to get the workout in. This morning I did my usual 7.9 miler. I felt really solid and more optimistic than usual. I didn't sleep that great again,but I'm getting use to that being the norm on Sunday nights. The temp was perfect at 54 degrees with a steady autumn breeze blowing. I love this time of year,even with the increase of darkness. I'm blessed!

It's Darkest before the Dawn

Getting up has been a matter of discipline. Even with the early start time everything must go like clockwork to get me on my way to work. I hit 13 mph. again on the radar gun. My only friends on this run are the Lord and my shadow. When I hit Raynor Road at the end I'm greeted by the glimmering rays of the pre-dawn. God Bless--8.5 miles!

Running Out of Habit

 Getting up at 3:55 am is my new habit. Running by 4:20 is also my new habit--usually sooner. Nobody is out that early--except for Ed who works in the city walking his dog. I felt good in these cool fall-like conditions again--48 degrees and clear.  I am feeling strong despite the less than ideal sleep which I make up for on the weekends. Blessed to be able to workout. It's interesting that I have more page views on this blog as opposed to sonriserunning.blogspot.com which I had for a few years. A long day still ahead of me,but I feel His presence with me. 7.9 miles in the books

The Longwood Way

The still of the autumn-like morning greeted me with a steady breeze and 50 degree temperatures. Not much stirring early in the morning. I felt fairly strong as I plodded along. I felt really decent on the hill portion of the workout. Still,even with a good workout I felt less than contented knowing that my wife hated these early workouts. I might have to have an evening cup of coffee to stay up a bit later than my usual 10 oclock bedtime. Blessed to get the workout in and the health to continue,have a blessed day all. Oh yeah,8.5 miles.

Another Sleepless Sunday Night

The past few Sunday nights I have had problems going to sleep. I think a lot of it has to do with the long grind of my school day--or the anticipation of another tough week. I felt ok as far as the workout went. I felt particularly strong on the hill sprints. When I woke up I cntemplated going back to bed,but I decided I did not want to start the week in a whole. Have a blessed day--I ran 7.9 miles btw.

Rainy Friday

It was humid and rainy out this morning. I was a bit short on sleep as I watched the Patriots game last night,but I felt ok besides that on the Longwood loop. I only hit 12 on the radar even though It felt like 13 mph. I'm enjoying this 8.5 mile route right now. Have a blessed day!

7.9 and 8.5 miles

Yesterday I did 7.9 miles. It was very warm and humid! I had a challenge from another runner with 2 to go but,I kicked it in and ran away from him. Today was less eventful as I ran with the stars overhead on the Longwood Loop. I think I hit 13 mph but, I'm not sure as a car came up behind me so his speed and not mine showed. Have a blessed day!

Wet on Longwood

I did 8.5 on the Longwood loop. I hit rain with about 2 miles to go. Felt decent and hit a sustained 13 mph on the radar gun. Glad to get out on this route again. Have a blessed day!

10-10-7.9

I did two runs in my special place--Eastport,Maine! That was last Friday and Saturday. Both mornings were cool and clear.  The miles and time just flew by. I felt really good on both workouts. On Saturday I stopped twice to talk to old friends. I stayed at Harris Point--some of the nicest owners in the business. Nice 7.9 miler this morning. God Bless!

Autumnic Energy

Today had the feel of fall with a dry 64 degrees. I didn't see anyone with the exception of a couple of people putting out their recyclables. I felt like the time just glided by as I passed along the streets of Ridge on my workout.  I was thinking of how quickly the time has passed here in Ridge. These streets have been my new home after 23 years in Eastport. It seems as if a day doesn't pass when my mind is not at least in part still thinking of Eastport. Blessed to get a good workout of 7.9 miles this morning.

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

I headed out the door at 4:10 am.  I didn't have the best nights sleep with the anticipation of another school year and hence another first day of school with the students. I felt decent considering the time. Saw my friend Ed and was chased by a really big dog.  Got out the door at 6:45 for my commute. Glad to get the work in before work God Bless! Oh yeah,8.6 miles in the dark!

32 In The Great Wild Blue

I decided to ride the bike as I slept in tip just past 7.  I felt strong as I glided along dodging a few raindrops on the way. First day of school with the students tomorrow.  God Bless!