Slow and Tired

I did 9.02 slow miles. I got out around 4:30. Not much going --peaceful streets. Finally saw a deer after a few days of seeing nothing. Blessed to get the work in. God Bless!

4 Lorn

I did nine miles this morning--not fast--but considering the 4 degree temperature,I'm blessed just to get the run in on the Apple Court figure eight loop. Nice bright day,but I could feel the temps under all my layers. God Bless!

Slip Sliding Away

I was playing basketball like a young man last night. This morning after running 5.7 on slippery roads I just feel stiff. Have a blessed Day!

Reminiscing

 The weather here on Long Island is reminding me of my old home. Not quite sub-zero with poor footing,but not the usual mild winter that we usually get. I did the Randall Loop with a good number of layers to provide a comfortable workout--and I was comfortable--just felt kind of weighted down. It definitely takes longer to get dressed and undressed with these layers on. So I was blessed to get in 9.09 miles on this 14 degree windy morning. Jace has wrestling and basketball practice tonight. Miss Kimberly,Rebekah,and Kaitland!

Saturday-Monday

I wanted my rest on Saturday,but wanted to get something in to make up for the missed workout on Wednesday due to the storm. So in the afternoon I went on a 4.16 mile walk through the woods at the Brookhaven park with step-son Jace and the dog Spencer.  This is one of my favorite spots to get away from it all.  We saw a few deer and just a couple of hikers. Today I did 9.02 on the Apple Court figure eight loop. I was a bit tired and sore from my weights. I had a nice weekend with my family. God and family--that's where it's at. I didn't have a lot of fuel in the tank,but I did enjoy the workout in the mild 39 degree weather. Blessed!

Hill Repeat Hill Repeat

I did 6.5 all totalled with 8 x .3 mile hill repeats. Decent week of training considering the cold temps and snow--feels like back home in Maine. Tired and sore,but always blessed!

Eskimo Run

 I bundled up in four layers and ran my 8 x .3 mile hill repeats. I considered today a bonus with a 7 F degree run day--cold for Long Island. I felt decent,just had to watch my footing as I ran up the snow crusted incline up Raynor Road. Took yesterday off to shovel and spend time with my wife and family--did do some upper body work though. Just feeling fortunate to get a good workout in on a day when the temperature and roads had me feeling like staying in--glad I ventured out!

Monday- Tuesday

I did 9 miles yesterday and today on the Longwood Loop. Both days were done in nice comfortable winter conditions. I worked at the church yesterday so I didn't think to blog. Blessed to have good health. Snowy commute home tonight. The storms this year have had rotten timing--oh, well!

Changing it with Randall

  I changed my route up today,and felt rejuvinated.  Did a nice 9 miler on Randall. Finally,the sun was out and my spirit lightened as well. Much quicker pace today! Blessed--off to Peddler's Village with Char after work!

Bummed

I am grateful for a good week of training. The fog was thick again,but fortunately the temps were nice and comfortable so it was not icy. I just had no zip today. I got out later than usual. When I get out later I don't enjoy the workout quite as much as I feel under the gun to get back and ready for work. I saw my friend Arlem on Ridge and Raynor out walking on his route. Looking forward to a weekend in Pennsylvania with my wife. Yay--blessed! Nice 9.06 mile workout.

Running in a Fog

The temps was 32 degrees with lots of water on the roads--resulting in greasy conditions. Per usual when running here in the winter--Maine has prepared me for just about everything.  I ran a bit slower with choppier steps and made out just fine. I didn't feel quite as fresh as the other two days,but I made out ok.  I did have a decent 9 mile workout. I am just so blessed to be able to keep training. God is so good.

Light Rain, Nice Workout!

 I got out a bit later this morning--luckily my later work start time helps out in giving me leeway in getting my workouts in. I was up a bit later last night to pick Ericka up from work. I felt decent on this workout on this quiet rainy morning. Not many people out and around on foot in these conditions. I've been missing my three daughters in Maine more than usual lately.  I'm blessed to know that my Heavenly Father has my life and my families life in His hands! God Bless--nice 9.07 miles.

Great Start

Got out on a beautiful winter morning. 30 degrees and clear. My good friend Arlem was working out and saw him near the school on Ridge. Blessed to have a nice 9.1 mile workout!

Spitting Ice

Nice 9 miler on my new favorite loop! God Bless!

Better Temps

I did 9.07 in better temps in the twenties. A beautiful winter's day. God Bless!

Remember the Maine

 I decided to get out in the 9 degree F and sub-zero wind-chills to remember the old days of running in Maine. I've run in colder,but it has been awhile since I've run in such conditions. I felt surprisingly good as I was rested and properly dressed. I can run a bit later as my work schedule has changed with a later start. It felt good to get outside for awhile.Feeling blessed! Did 9.08 miles.

Back Nine

I did the ole 3 x Apple Court and the figure 8 loop for a total of 9 miles. The temps were mild and the roads were flooded in many places. I will try to do this loop this week. Tomorrow the temps are suppose to be very cold-- but I'm more concerned with ice on the roads being the State of Maine product that I am. I'm blessed to have a good string of injury free running. Miss my three youngest daughters terribly. God Bless!
Ps. I did not get selected for Grand Jury Duty-- my card was never drawn. I was hoping for a shorter commute for a few weeks. Oh well!

Mon.-Tues.-We'd.-Thurs

I did  Monday 4.3 miles plus shovel- Tues. 95 min on the exercise bike- Wed.-  95 min on the exercise bike. Thurs.-  6.5 miles 8 x .3 mile hill repeats!  One workout in Eastport,three in Hope and one back in Ridge , on Long Island.  The common thread of this week was snow and cold weather. Sunday in Eastport was the exception. Blessed-looking forward to a couple off days. God Bless!