PR

I did 8.76 miles in 1:42:57 on my walk this morning on the figure 8 plus extra loop. I used the Spotify running app the metal version.  I find that if I start out fast the music is set fast-- and I tend to keep the pace trying to keep up with the music.  It was 66 degrees with just a smudging of humidity. Heading to the Poconos with Char on for our fifth anniversary on Thursday. Pennsylvania is my Maine away from Maine. Have a blessed day! Currently wife driving through the Bronx( she gets car sick and drives most of the time:))

Friday/Monday

I did the same route both days of the figure 8 plus- extra. I added a few inlets off from Apple Court to give a little extra distance. Today I did 8.62 miles in 1:45:53.  Friday I did 8.71 in 1:51:48.  Much quicker pace today.  I tried the workout app on the second loop for Spotify. I found this app helps you to maintain your tempo.  Both days were clear and comfortable.My wife and I will head to Pennsylvania to the Poconos tomorrow. Some workouts in the mountains of Pa. On the docket-- Lord willing.  Have a blessed day!

Cool Start

I did  8.09 in 1:38:55 on a walk on Randall Road this morning. The temp was 57 and dry and clear. It was a good pace,not under 12's but a good pace nonetheless .  I get our a bit past 5 now that I don't have to go to work.  I like the fact that I don't have to rush-- even. better, no breakneck commute.  So far this is a great start to the summer. Have a blessed day!

Tuesday/Wednesday Last Day/First Day

Yesterday. I did the figure 8 for the last time for this school year. I did 8.03 miles in 1:40:03 walking pace.  Today on my first day of vacation I did 8.66 in 1:44:50.  I started out doing the Randall Route, but a nature call brought me back towards the house and I finished up doing the Longwood Loop. It was a contrast in conditions-- yesterday hot and humid and today it was dry and 66. I can't believe that the school year has passed. 28 school years in the books. God Bless !

Friday/Monday

Two busy days for sure.  I did 8.03 on Randall on Friday in 1:38:17-- walking of course.  On Monday I did 7.51 in 1:34:20 after a late night getting back from a POD concert in Huntington.  Both workouts went well. The end of the school year is always so hectic .  A good weekend of strength training and time with family. Truly God is good. Have a blessed day!

Quiet on Longwood

I did 8.04 in 1:45:02 on the Longwood loop walking this morning.  I was almost in disbelief when my alarm went off this morning thinking how could the night have already passed away.  It was overcast and 57 degrees with just a touch of humidity. I felt decent , just not fast. I was a tad over 13 per mile, but I honestly just felt that I didn't have it so my speed didn't bother me.  Off to my parent's tomorrow at noon, leaving from work. Oh how this year has dragged on in school. God is good!

Ditto

I got out 5 minutes later at 4:35 am, but manage a workout almost the duplicate of yesterday at 8.09 miles taking 1:44:48 for a 12:57 per mile pace.  This is one second per mile faster than yesterday.  Just like yesterday I started out at a good pace and then kind of just bled time as the workout went on.  I did the figure 8 plus workout.  I went to a country concert last night with friend Chris Madden.  Not usually my cup of tea , but I appreciate the talent that the artist had.  The concert took place at the Brookhaven Amphitheatre on Bald Hill.  I was tired when I first got up and then kind of warmed into the workout.  Getting up early like I've had to, reminds me of the days when Andy Seeley would get up around 3 to get in his long runs when he was doing the Lydiard system of 100 mile weeks. Have a blessed day y'all.

Foggy and Sloggy

I'm cramming my upper body work into the early part of the week.  The result was a just under thirteen minute per mile pace. I did 8.1 on the Randall plus loop in 1:45 minutes.  It was 64 and foggy. A quiet morning on the roads of Ridge.  Lots running through my mind-- looking to Jesus to get me through. God Bless my friend!

Walking in the Rain

I woke up to a drizzly 66 degree morning. The drizzle soon turned I to pouring rain as I did the figure 8 plus route. There were places on the route where the water made it possible to proceed without getting my feet soaked.  I thought of cutting the workout short after 5.5 miles , but I decided that I could hang in there for another half hour of work.  I ended up doing 8.04 miles in 1:40:26. Not bad considering the conditions. God Bless-- good start to the week!

Humid on the Longwood Loop

I did 8.13 miles in 1:36:05 for an 11:48 per mile walking pace. Second best pace. Yesterday was a tough day. Thankfully today is a new day. Yesterday I did 8.02 miles in 1:36:51for a 12:03 pace-- walking. Times have been tough, looking to Jesus. Have a blessed day.

Flying Along

I finally put a good pace on the board walking 8.03 miles in 1:36:51.  I finally got a good night's sleep.  In some ways this has been a trying year for me-- I won't even get into why.  In other ways despite my failures and trials I find a peace that transcends the chaos.  I know that God's hand is on my life and I am so blessed.  I am glad that I have made the transition to walking.  It has been an adjustment , but it is for the best.  Pain free is good and is key to consistent training. Have a blessed day!

Walking Fast on Fumes

I got under 3 hours of sleep last night--just could not fall asleep.  So I got up at 4 anyway and hit the Randall Road route plus for 8.02 miles in 1:39:59.  I was pleased with the better pace.  I made it through the workout and the day fine--thank you Lord! I appreciated the change in route today. Going by the pond on Randall is always beautiful.  Lots of struggles now, have to look to the Lord to keep my moral up.  Have a blessed day!

I Feel Better When I Move

I have felt like staying in bed the last few weeks of training. This always happens, a stretch of training when only habit gets you out the door.  I got out at 4:27 after a cup of coffee.  I seemed too en up as I hit the street.  I was not super fast, but I was better than yesterday.  It was 64 degrees with a bit of wind and drizzle.  I did 8.02 on the figure 8 loop plus. I've been sticking to this loop to enjoy the peace and quiet. Well, back to work. God Bless!

Beautiful Day

My wife slept terribly last night, so I kind of joins her. She is not feeling well at all with a cough and stuffy nose.  I got out just past 4:30 and did a slow 13:35 per mile pace. I felt ok, just seems that the speed walking pace is gone for now. I had a busy but productive weekend taking my stepson on a fishing boat and then yard work. My wife and I had supper at Port Jeff last night. So, all said and done-- I won't worry that the speed walk pace is down. Life just gets hectic and the strengjt is gone. I did 8.1 miles. A trip to Maine to pick my daughter akin up on Saturday. Leaving to southern Maine , Friday night. I'm blessed and God bless You!

Heavy Legs

I got out at 4:30 this morning. A temp of 52 degrees with overcast skies. A nice quiet morning doing the figure 8 plus for 8.04 miles at a 13:23 per mile pace. Sunday's workout in Texas as an 11:47 per mile for 8.5 miles.  Just didn't have it. I did July the beauty of the day.  Lots to be thankful for and lots to pray about. Looking forward to the weekend. God Bless you all !

Can't Get Out of My Own Way

It felt like I was moving fast ,  but doing squats at nights makes for a slow walk. I did the Randall loop for 8.06 miles.  It was a cool 48 degrees and partly cloudy. All the travel and long work days makes for a slow walker. Maine two weeks ago and Texas this Sunday.  Lots on my mind , continuing to look to Him for guidance .

Sunday-Tues-Wed

I did 8.5 in Frisco Texas on Sunday. 8.2 on Tuesday in Ridge, and 8.02 on the Randall Road today. I had some problems getting into my account, but it is fixed for now. I will ad more later. Have a blessed day!