Beautiful Morning

I got out just after 4:30 for a speed walk on the Randall Road. The birds were singing and the sun light crept into the early morning hours. I wasn't at the too of my game , but good enough for 8.12 miles at a 12:35 min. per mile pace on the Randall loop. Enjoyed the beauty as I glided along. A poor possum was stretched out on Whisky Road.  I also turned a box turtle over that was upside down. Have a blessed day all.

Beautiful Monday!

I did the figure 8 plus route. I saw a rabbit and a few deer as I glided along.  Back in Ridge-- the fragrance from the tree buds was so nice.  I wasn't as fast as Sunday or Monday, but I did keep up a sub 12:25 pace per mile. It's always hard going home after spending good time with my girls. Looking to God! Have a blessed day-- 8.28 miles total

Sunday & Monday in Hope,Maine

My favorite times are times times that I spend with my daughters.  The effort of the long trip is always worth the time shared together.  I got up later on Sunday and still made it out the door and got in 8.16 miles at a 12:11 per mile pace. The temp was a cool 52 degrees. I was pleased that the a HS and pains from running on Friday had dissipated enough to get in a good crisp walk in the hilly beauty of Hope.  The good walk as followed by a good time at church and a great day with my girls. We walked the the breakwater in Rockland. My daughter Rebekah drove with Kimi and I along for a trip to Walmart.
   This morning I did 8.18 miles on the same route as yesterday. I went at a 12:25 pace holding back a tiny bit. It's always a bitter day when I have to part ways with my daughters. The workout was pleasant at 55 degrees with a bit of humidity. I saw 3 turkey hens on the Seacoast road. I just feel so fortunate to have the health to workout. Here I sit at the ferry terminal waiting for the ferry to arrive. It's been a good 3 days, but time to head back to LI. May God bless you!

Mixing it Up Before a Long Trip

I had my wife telling me to go back to sleep, but I just couldn't. I know it's a long day ahead of me, but I'm just anal sometimes. I told my wife that I would be back by 6. I did the math and knew that I would have to run in order to complete the figure 8 loop.  I did the first loop doing under 10 minutes per mile. Mile 5 was 10:05. All my nagging injuries were whispering to me. The hamstring, the upper calf, the knee soreness.  I knew that the cardio power was there to continue, but the whispers were getting louder.  I decided to switch to the speed walk-- Good decision .  I did under 12 minutes for the last mile.  For me, walking is the way for me. I'm a walker now, which makes my body feel less pounded and worn down. Today was just a reminder of why I made the switch. I'm paying the price with the nagging of the old injuries, but tomorrow is an off day. So looking forward to seeing my daughters and grandson. Have a blessed day! Oh yeah, 6.62 miles in 1:08:47.

Moving on a Thursday

I got out in decent time and decided to do the Longwood loop plus for 8.12 miles. I just felt good gliding along at a sub-12 minute per mile pace. The route had little traffic. Today making for a pleasant workout. Off to Hope, Maine tomorrow . Have a blessed day !

Comfortable and Clear at 55 Degrees

I was a bit tired, but force of habit got me out of bed and doing my pre-walk sit-ups. I did the figure 8  plus loop for 8.08 miles.  I was able to keep about the same pace as yesterday. Just wish that life wod slow down a bit. I am looking forward to seeing
my daughters, grandson, and parents on the weekend.  Workouts in Maine are also a treat. Have a blessed day!

Drizzle and Cool

I did 8.02 at a 12:45 walking pace. It's kind of like my arms move like I'm running and my legs move like they are walking.  I did the Randall Route this morning. Just about the same pace as yesterday. My workouts are going well. I'm so glad that The Lord have me the ability to workout-- it seems to be my constant even when life gets crazy. I'm looking forward to a couple of Maine workouts coming up. Have a blessed day!

Fog Again

I did 8.02 miles on the figure 8 loop plus. I had my second best time today. There was a slight mist and fog and the temp was 64 degrees. I felt fairly good gliding along the quiet streets of Ridge. I had to run .4 miles to make a rest stop. Walking now is a choice since I could run if I wanted. I just  believe that this is the wise choice. The pace that I am walking certainly seems to duplicate the effects of running. God Bless!

Cruising

I got out and it was a comfortable 55 degrees. It is nice having the sun rising early allowing most of
my workout to occur during sunlight.  I am walking now, but I am finding that on certain mornings that my pace is decent. I did 11:55 minute walking miles for 8 miles this morning.  I'm not trying necessarily to be fast, but if it happens I  will let it loose.  I did the Randall loop this morning to commemorate the route that I did on my oldest granddaughters birthday.  Many blessings ahead, He holds my hand. God Bless You!

Wednesday/Thursday

I did 8.04 yesterday and 7.52 this morning. Lots of deer and turkey's out this morning again. Spring is beautiful. It was a cooler 48 degrees this morning. I must have been tired as I woke up at 4:40 and at 4:45 I as out the door.  I had a fast time going under 13 minutes a mile walking speed. I ended up being able to get all the ab work in. I am so blessed. Have a great day! Sorry I  can't write more.

Fuming

Lots of things on my mind and living in New York during deflate gate-- not fun. I got maybe 3 hours of sleep.  I did 8.03 with little sleep, a  mini miracle in itself. I ' blessed.

Saturday/Monday

I was glad to get in an 8.41 mile walk with my wife on a trail that goes from Port Jeff Station to East Setauket .  It was a comfortable day in the 60's with some drizzle and clouds. My wife has gotten herself in good shape and made the trip easily. We made a stop at Starbucks in East Setauket to get a respite from a rain shower. The company was great and the scenery was beautiful.
  My wife and I also walked 3.38 miles in Mastic last night while my step-son did some fishing at Smith's Point.  Today, I got out at 4:30 and did 8.06 miles on my usual figure 8 plus loop.  My pace was at my two weeks ago pace and not my last week pace. I think the weekend walking and the three sets of squats last night may have slowed me a bit.  I have had a tough year in some ways. I find that the demands of living here on Long Island and all the adjustments just seem to stretch me. I am looking to The Lord for his help. Have a blessed day!

Foggy Friday

When I woke up I was tempted for a second to sleep in.  After
My cup of dark roast Starbucks coffee I was out the door and off. I did the same rout as yesterday for 8.09 miles. I saw one runner on Raynor as I hit the home stretch. Lots of deer
and turkey's about the woods of Ridge.  I find solace on the roads and in prayer. Have a blessed weekend!

Cool Again

It was a comfortable 45 degrees this morning. I had two thinner layers on top with shorts on my legs. There were many deer and turkey's lurking about this morning. Lots of people leave
feed out for the wildlife. My pace was under 14 minutes a mile walking pace. My knees haven't felt this good in a long time.  I had my second best 8 mile time which I did on the figure 8, Apple Court Loop with an extra . 6 miles headed towards route 25.  Making the transition from a runner to a walker has gone smoothly, thanks to my showing restraint. I'm blessed to get the mileage in! So much going on in my life, I'm thankful that The Lord has given me this outlet ! Have a blessed day! Oh yeah, 8.02 miles. Meeting my friend Lenny for supper tonight as our wives attend Bible Study.

Stupid Dogs

I was coasting along on my 8 miler Randall Loop when I hit the one spot on the loop that can. Relate problems-- that is the house on Kasal Road where the lady with the 2 German shepherds lets the dogs run lives . She had them out this morning so I just turned around and had to make up the distance somehow. I ended up doing 8.36 miles miles. The pace was slightly faster than Monday. I took Tuesday off thanks to a short night of sleep. My daughter's unruly BF and his mother decided to pick my grand kids up at 11:40 at night to which I declined to cooperate. The police were called and finally peace was restored when they took their sorry behinds back home.  It felt good to be out.  I ended up doing my strength work in yesterday so it wasn't a total wash. Bible Study was good last night. Have a blessed day!

Friday Revisited

I guess I didn't record Friday's workout. Well, it was a day when I stepped out the door and the legs just took over. I averaged  a 13:22 minute per mile walking pace. I just felt good and kept going. I felt good on this beautiful morning . My mood was light and so were my feet. All this was done on the Randall loop. It was a good day. God. Bless You!

Running on Fumes

I didn't sleep well last night.  I slept, just not soundly.  I got up at four and out the door at 4:24 am.  I started out at about the same pace as Friday, but I just kind of decided to back off my pace a bit-- still my second best time for the 8.02 mile Randall Road course.  Overall, I am happy with the workout. Have a blessed day!