Tuesday/Wednesday Using Runtastic App

The last two days I have used the runtastic app on my iPhone. My 8.4 mile loop is actually 8.94 miles. I ran 5 minutes faster today than yesterday--not necessarily trying to beat the time. I figure that using this app keeps me kind of accountable to myself. I'm not trying to be super fast,but I don't want to slog along necessarily. Have a blessed day!

Liking the Randall Loop

After weeks of some variety I have settled into the Randall loop. My workouts just don't seem like work ,at least for now. Nice 8.4 on this beautiful loop! Blessed

Streetlights

  The constant theme is darkness these last few weeks!  I start my workout in darkness and I finish in the same darkness.  I did 8.4 miles on the Randall loop for whatever reason I am just rally liking this loop right now.  I felt ok,not bad. I haven't really had a lot of explosiveness in the legs this week. I think this is because of fatigue from this crazy pace of life called Long Island. Looking forward to the weekend! God Bless!

Wed/Thursday

 I did 8.4 on the Randall loop yesterday and 7.6 on the Longwood loop this morning. Blessed to get the workouts in with such a hectic crazy schedule.  Life is quite hectic right now--but I know I'm not alone. Have a blessed day!

Hooters

I have been welcomed on upper Raynor Road by a couple of owls hooting away. I've grown to kind of like the sound.  I did the Randall/Woodlot loop again, and plan to do it again tomorrow. I am enjoying the change of pace at this point. The 8.4 miles went along smoothly as I ran by the streetlights of Ridge. Blessed to get in another workout!

Randall Runner

  I decided to revisit a route that I have not run since 2010-- the Randall/Woodlot loop which is 8.4 with additional mileage added on to the 6.8 mile loop. There are three little ponds on this route to add to the beauty. I felt alright out there in the 39 degree temperature.I've varied things more this year with a very hectic work and family schedule. It's so quiet at 4:10 am--even here on Long Island! God Bless!

Finale

Thursday was the final workout of the week. Some nice workouts in,just felt kind of rushed. Today's workout I just felt tired--but I barreled through the whole distance not wanting to admit defeat. I varied the places where I usually run and walk. I have changed things up in my workouts this school year as a means to trick myself into getting the workout finished. I don't usually write these little adaptations in my log,but I know I have been mixing things up. Dailymile.com has been used daiy--but I like the blog. I know that only a few people actually check it out as opposed to dailymile.com--but, most of the feedback there while much appreciated is superficial. I have had this blog for six years now--so I hope that this will continue to be a constant among the many changes in my training and in my life. So today 7.9 miles--so blessed--miss Kimberly,Rebekah,and Kaitland!

Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday

I have been without time and internet access for a bit--so here is a bit of a re-cap.  Sunday -- 10 miles in Eastport,  Monday -- 8.9 miles in Eastport   Tuesday--8.4 miles in Ridge  Wednesday -- 7.9 miles in Ridge.  I stayed two days at Harris Point in Eastport. My three youngest daughters stayed with me for the duration.  It was cold with temps in the thirties both days. Not a soul was out these mornings. It is always good to run in my old longtime home of Eastport. The roads are so so familiar. I didn't really have time to savor the workout with nostalgic thoughts ,but it is always great to run these quiet roads. I even ran the short trail at Shackfords Head to make up for lost distance due to power lines being down on the road. For greater detail you can look at dailymile.com at Eric C. P.. The runs in Ridge have gone well,but it seems as if I'm running on fumes. Did some strength work in Hope,so i am almost caught up on my strength training for the week. Have a blessed day!

Quick Week: 7.9 miles

Since I started on Sunday,I finished my workouts on Thursday! I like training on these days(at least for now). I ran the last 3 miles with my friend Arlem today. He had a lot to say as the time passed by quickly! Got back in plenty of time for my long day at work and Bible study! Looking forward to seeing my parents and my daughters in Maine. Still a Maine boy who happens to live in New York. My old running routes are calling my name! So blessed!

Clinch

 I decided not to stay up until the end of the Red Sox game last night,and was glad this morning that I didn't! Hey,they won and are in the American League Championship series which is all that matters. Would have been nice to see the sad Tampa fans after the game--oh well!  Nice 7.9 this morning at 54 degrees and clear. I did the standard loop.  Just blessed to get a good workout in.

Monday-8.4 Tuesday-8.4

I got out nice and early both of these morning. Monday was a muggy drizzly day and Tuesday was a cool clear run. I ran the entire distance on Sunday and Monday and today I did my usual mixture of sprinting,running,and walking. The plan is for a couple of 7.9 milers to close the week. Blessed to workout!

Sunday Run Day

I woke up early and just couldn't fall asleep. So I got out of bed and had a quick cup of coffee before heading out the door. I ran the whole way so to be back in time to get ready for church .  I did the Longwood loop with one Apple Court and one . 3 (total .6 ). Good to have the run in. God Bless!

Back to the Usual

I decided to do my standard 7.9 Ridge,Raynor,Woodlot,Apple Court loop this morning. I saw the Ridge runner doing his out and back on Ridge road. He runs well. The roads are so dark this time of year with the sun coming up later and later. I did see a rabbit several times on Raynor as I loop by there several times. I have felt more like sleeping than running,but am always glad that I chose to run after the fact. 

I have had so little time to reflect lately with the hectic pace of life down here on Long Island. I do feel God's hand on my life even in the hectic times and the times of tortuous time away from Kimberly,Rebekah,and Kimberly, My training has been consistent - that is a blessing. Right now I am looking forward to going to Maine next week. It seems I live for those times when we are all together. Even with the much needed shorter running week my wait is under 195 and all my strength work got done. Have a blessed day!

Wednesday and Thursday

I had a big surprise come into my life--it caused me to take some time off from training to reflect,recover,and seek the Lord. I ran 8.5 on Wednesday and 8.5 today. God is good--a Muslim friend I have asked me to pray for him. I know the Lord is doing a wonderful work. God Bless you my friends!