Thursday/Friday

Thursday was a mild day at 24 degrees.  I did 9 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 6.2 miles.  Today the temp was 16 degrees.  I was scheduled to do 9 x .3 mile hill repeats again-- but, on rep 4 my right outer knee tightened up.  I did all my leg strength work the last two nights, so I think that and the facts that I've been battling several minor issues with my right leg, added up to this.  I continued my workout walking doing three more walking repeats plus extra walking for a total of 5.2 miles.  I basically kept walking until it was time to get ready for work.  I'm hopeful that with ice and ibuprofen that I will be back on Monday.  I like having the two days off for the week to help with recovery. In this case, recovery from minor injuries. God Bless

Tuesday/ Wednesday

I got out yesterday and did 9 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool - down with equal recovery for 6. 2 miles. It was a cool one degree.  Today I did the figure 8 with one extended Apple Court for 7.2 miles at a balmy 18 degrees.  The work days have been long and tiring giving me less zip in my workouts. Still very blessed-- have a great day!

Monday Skate

I did 9 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 6.2 miles.  When I headed out the door I thought that I was in danger of not getting much of a workout in with the very icy refrozen roads.  I was fortunate that my hill repeat course was good enough that I could get my work in-- I just had to slow down a bit as even this course was a bit slick. Just blessed to get the work in! Have a great day.

Thurs/ Saturday

 I did 9.1 on Thursday consisting of the figure 8 plus 2 x rt 25 and back plus Apple Court. Today I did 7.2 consisting of the figure 8 plus Apple Court.  It was 3 degrees on Thursday and Zero today. I felt every layer today-- boy was today a chore. Last full day with all my girls( minus Katie:().  Blessed to get he work in and blessed to have my daughters with me.

3 Shades of Cold

I got out at 6:50 am., a late start for me.  It was 3 degrees at the beginning of my workout and 5 degrees at the end.  I did. 9 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 7.8 miles.  It was beautiful and sunny despite the cold temperature.  There was a bit of snow on the roads mixd with the bare pavement .  I know the speed wasn't there, but I was glad just to get the work in.  Enjoying time with my daughters. Have a blessed day!

Snowy Morning, Again

I did the figure 8 plus 2 x 25 and backe and one Apple Court.  I did not enjoy trudging through the slippery slush and snow on the roads of Ridge. Felt uninspired , but with the Lord's help I made it through. Did 9.1 this morning. Have a blessed day!

Staying Warm on A Freezing Day in Maine

  I woke up half determined to get a workout in on a freezing snow swirling day in Hope , Maine.  I woke up and got a cup of coffee and went back to my room hoping that inspiration would hit me.  The inspiration never hit, but I decided to forego the outside and head to my father's Schwinn Aerodyne exercise bike.   I felt totally uninspired , but knew that I could persevere and get the mindless work in.  I  punted down every five minute interval-- I did a total of 96 minutes.  I was pleased to get my strength work I. This weekend at my parents despite a desire to do nothing.  I was reassured that I made the right decision to bike when I looked out the window on my bike and noticed the snow racing across the field in my parent's back yard.  I'm on the ferry now with my two youngest daughters Kimberly and Rebekah. God is so good! Have a blessed day!

Catching Up

I did 7.1(9 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery )on Wednesday. Thursday was the figure 8 for 6.47 miles .  Friday was the figure 8 plus to the turn to Apple Court and back for 7.3 miles. Heading to West Buxton after work , Lord willing. Can't wait to see my girls. God Bless!

Mon-7.1 & Tues. 7.1

I starts both days doing 9 x .3 mile repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery for 7.1 miles .  On Monday there was a steady light freezing rain , fortunately the roads had been salted so the footing was decent. Arrived home to find that school had been cancelled -- and on my wife's birthday.  On Tuesday it was light freezing drizzle which didn't impede the workout at all. So blessed to get the rest in!

Cold Times

I got up late, which is when I usually head out and do the figure 8 loop for 6.47 miles. It was 10 degrees and very still and quiet as I glided along the streets of Ridge. The hamstring is getting stronger. It's  been a good week. God Bless!

Mild Repeats

I did 9 x .3 mile hill repeats with warm-up and cool-down with equal recovery. I have had a bit of a right hamstring issue which today felt a bit better. I just tried to stay within my limits . Temps in the low 30s. I'm blessed!

Way Behind on the Blog

Recap. Last week-- Monday-9.0. Tues- shovel 2 1/2 hours or so.  Wed. 7.8  Thurs 7 1 Fri. 6.2 miles .  Mon. 7.1 Tues 9.1. Wed. 6.2 miles.   Terrible weather and testing at school have resulted i. Little blogging.  The Patriots win the Super Bowl .  Life and it's challenges , yet it's still going on. Steady-- remaining consistent even when life throws a few curve balls.  I have been doing children's church for the past 5 weeks.  I can't even begin to describe the challenges and circumstances in my life right now.   Charlotte is having painting done .  She and Jace are going back and forth as to changes they want to see done downstairs.  Conflicts abound mixed in with bouts of bliss , never knowing when it's going to be one or the other.   God , I need your help.