Great Start

It was a comfortable 34 degrees with clear sky's.  I headed out at 7 this morning-- still on  vacation.  I did 2 x Middle Country and back with 1 x Apple Court doing the figure 8.  I can always count on this route being a quiet uninterrupted route.  I saw Arlem and his wife out for a walk, although Arlem was surging ahead when I saw him(that male ego was kicking in).  All totaled I did 9.22 miles at
A pace slightly faster
Than yesterday-- actually 30 seconds per mile faster.  Blessed to have my daughters here with me!

Baptism Sunday

I went out the door at 6:45 this morning for another Sunday workout.  I did 8  x .3 mile mile hill repeats  with arm-up and cool-down with equal recovery . A cloudy drizzly morning here in Ridge.  I felt decent during the quiet of the morning.   My daughters Kimberly and Rebekah were baptized this morning at church. God is faithful. Hav a blessed day-- 5.6 mles

Sunshine at Last

I enjoyed going out to the sight of sunlight at around 6:30 am.  It was a pleasant 37 degrees.  I decided to do 2 x rt. 25 and back with one Apple Court on the figure 8 loop for 9.13 miles. I carried out a moderate pace enjoying the beauty of the day and the good feeling that comes from having my daughters with me. It's been a good week of training with 3 of the workouts coming out of Maine. Blessed!

Back In Ridge

I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 7.2 miles.  I saw Arlem and his wife out for a walk.   It was another rainy day here in Ridge. I was a bit tired and my autopilot was required to get me out the door. I am enjoying my daughters from Maine minus Kaitland who didn't come.  In spite of our hardships God is always faithful.  Have a blessed Christmas Eve-- God Bless!

Sleet and Snow

I let myself sleep in and headed out the door around 7.  It was drizzling , but I felt a slick coat of spotty ice under my feet.  The first couple of miles were slower, but as the run progressed the frozen drizzle changed to sleet. I was grateful for three good runs in Hope. I did 8.39 miles in the challenging hills of Maine. I got in some solid strength work as well. It's always nice to get home to Maine. God Bless!

Rare Sunday Workout

I decided to get a workout in after the Patriots game.  I did my usual workout here in Hope, Maine. I did 8.03 on the hills of Hope.  The hills always provide a challenge. The workout started out in light and continued into darkness.  The roads seemed busy for here. Definitely a beautiful place to workout. I am blessed to be able to get out the door and workout. Thank you Jesus!

Finishing Well

I woke up before my alarm went off.  My wife and I had a little disagreement before bed, so I woke up feeling down.  This has been a trying year in many ways, my mind has burdens on it that are just hard to articulate to those I love-- as a result I know that I am misunderstood, that bothers me.  The workouts have been a blessing.  I have been able to mull things through in my mind while I workout which has proven to be quite therepeutic.  I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for a total of 7.2 miles.  It was a clear 29 degrees.  Fortunately, starting next week, the days will be getting longer again. Looking forward to Christmas vacation. So blessed !

Late Start

You know you are tired when you sleep through your alarm. Fortunate, the extra rest meant a bit more energy.  I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 6.6 miles. Not a person or dog out on this clear cool late fall morning. Looking forward to great things through Christ. God Bless!

Nice -N-Early

I got out at 4:35 bolstered by the power of caffeine.  It was a drizzly morning for my 8 x .3 mile hill repeat workout with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 7.2 miles.  I have to admit that the total darkness minus the street lights gets a bit depressing on these the shortest days of the year. Not a soul in site-- no runners, no walkers, no man, no dogs.  Looking forward to a run or two at my parents in Maine as I pick my daughters up for Christmas in New York. God Bless!

27

I went out this morning with the sky void of stars. It was a comfortable 27 degrees. I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery.  The dog walker showed at rep 6.  I felt a bit stronger than yesterday. Blessed to have a good workout. Have a great day!

Running a Little Low

I got out at 4:40 am with a clear 28 degrees. I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery.  I saw the dog walker on rep number 2, but never did see the dog runner. I feel the touch of a cold sapping my resources a bit. Just trying to survive the week , by the grace of God. Have a blessed day!

Cool and Clear

It was a seasonal 30 degrees with mostly clear skies.  I decided to do the usual of 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool down with equal recovery for 7.2 miles.  The dog watcher and dog runner were both absent for the second day in a row.  I am grateful for a good year of training even though this has been a trying year in so many ways.  Looking forward to a good weekend with all bench presses and chin-ups out of the way. Have a blessed day!

Snowy Start

This morning I was pleasantly surprised to see it snowing out. It was the type of snow that kept coming  , but melted as soon as it hit the road.  The ground must have been colder  , because the snow was sticking their.  I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for
as total of 6.5.   The workout was pleasant and enjoyable. Not too long and not too short-- just right. Very blessed!

39 And Drizzly

It was similar weather as yesterday, just not quite as bad.  I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cod down with equal recovery.  I saw the dog runner , but not the dog walker this morning. Blessed to have the consistency-- 6.5 miles.

Mon-7.2 & Tues.- 7.2 miles

I did 8 x .3 mile warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery both days. It was windy and 27 degrees yesterday and rainy and 39 today. Yesterday saw the dog walker and the dog runner . Today only the dog walker doing a shorter route due to the rain.  Busy days here at school. Looking forward to having all of my daughters here in less than two weeks. God Bless!

Wed./Thurs./Friday

I did 8  x .3 mile hill intervals with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 6.5 miles on Wednesday and Thursday.  I did my old standard   Figure 8 with 2 x rt.25 and back and one Apple Court for 9.18 miles. Nice week of training. Have a blessed day!

Back to Winter

I got out of bed, had my cup of coffe and soon I was out of the door. The temp was 39 with a bit of a breeze. I was greeted at repeat 5 by the dog runner and shortly thereafter the dog walker. I did the usual of 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery.  I felt decent, but not a world beater. I'm just glad to feel back to being myself again. I guess the week in Maine helped refresh and recharge my batteries.  I do miss my daughter Kaitland who is back  in Eastport.  I keep reading His Word and remembering that He is in control. Bible Study tonight! Oh yeah. 7.2 miles:)

Back in Town

After 5 days in Maine it was time to run on New York soil. I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 7.2 miles. It was mild with a temp around 50.  I saw thean that runs with two dogs as well as the man who walks with one dog. My daughter Kaitland moved back to Maine. My heart is heavy, but I place my whole family in his hands. Have a blessed day!