Last School Day for Me

 I did 9.01 in 2:04:49 for a 13:50 per mile pace.  I got up a bit before 5 and leisurely made my way out the door on this humid morning.  I did the Ridge Loop.  I noticed some early road construction on Ridge Road.  This morning I saw a couple of young bucks on a front lawn on Raynor Road.  I also saw a good sized turtle on Ridge.  The wooded areas are great for privacy, but not so good for horse flies.  I turned my cap on backwards so the flies could not land on the back of my neck.
  I am looking forward to my wife arriving here around 2:30 so that we can head out after work for southern New Jersey. Have a blessed day! This marks the last post on this old work computer:)

Rainy Tuesday

 It was a drizzly morning--muggy and warm.  I felt the squats from last night.  I just did not feel like pushing things any more than what I did.  I just feel like babying myself, but at the same time I know that I can do the workout if I just keep the legs moving.  I did 8.8 in 2:06:46 for a 14:16 minute per mile pace. Trying to get a bit ahead of my strength work so that I do not have to make up a bunch when I get back from vacation.  Have a blessed day all!

Monday Moving

I did the Longwood Loop on this last Monday of this doing 8.73 miles in 1:55:35 for approximately a 13:15 minutes per mile walking pace.

Lord willing this is the week that my wife and I head to southern New Jersey for a couple of days and nights.  Have a very blessed day!

Hare Raising Experience

  I got out this morning in good season--thankfully for me I could start an hour later thanks to an hour later start time for work.  It is a sad day with 15 people losing their jobs at my work.  I decided to do the Ridge Road Loop--doing 8.76 miles in 1:59:30 for a 13:39 minute per mile pace.  The temperature was comfortable and the skies were clear. Next week at this time Lord willing I will be in New Jersey with my wife. Looking to the Lord for His direction!  Have a blessed day!

Final Stand(until next year)

  Today June 23, 2016 is the last day of school with the students for this school year.  My first last day as a teacher took place sometime early June in 1988 at Eastport Elementary School.  Back then I had no girlfriend, no children, and I was getting ready to head down to Camden to work for the summer.  It's interesting the path that the Lord puts you on.  I've gone from rural Eastport to the hood in Roosevelt on Long Island.
   This morning I had my 5 Hour Energy and small cup of coffee and headed out the door.  I was not as fast as yesterday, but I had a good workout on the Longwood/Medfor Loop.  I did 8.75miles in 1:58:41 for a 13:34 minute per mile pace.  It was another comfortable morning at 57 degrees.  Off to start the work day--God Bless!

Good Pace

 I was a little discouraged as I got out the door later than I had hoped.  I decided to do the figure 8 extra plus.  The temp was a comfortable 57 degrees in dry and sunny conditions.  When you go fast you think and daydream less during the workout as the focus is strictly on pace.  I did 8.71 miles in 1:51:35 for a 12:49 walking pace.  My wife is taking a trip to the doctors as her poison ivy is spreading.  This is the last full day with the students.  I will miss them--but it is time for summer vacation. Have a blessed day!

Thunder Tuesday

  I was surprised to see lightning lighting up the sky.  Rain was in the forecast, but I was hoping to avoid it.  I headed out on the Ridge loop. My pace was decent on this 72 degree muggy morning.  About 3 miles into the workout the skies opened up.  The next 3 miles I got soaked.  I was glad that I put my phone ina plastic sandwich bag.  I did 8.85 miles in 1:58:33 for a 13:24 minute per mile pace. This poison ivy is finally going away.  I'm glad that I am not too allergic to the stuff, unfortunately my wife is allergic.  Had Kindergarten graduation earlier this morning--what a nice time.  Have a blessed day! 

Blurry because of the sandwich bag,but you can see how wet it was.

Last Week (with the kid)

I enjoyed Father's Day with my family. Being a father is a blessing!  This morning it was a comfortable 59 degrees as I did the Longwood/Medford Loop.  I did 8.73 miles in 2:00:44 for a 13:50 per mile walking pace.  The way I looked at it --for a no motivation Monday--today was not a bad effort.  My wife and I have experienced the wonders of poison ivy and how quickly that it spreads.  Hopefully we can get over this soon. Have a most blessed day!  Here are a couple of pics from this morning,

A Sign of the Times

  I decided to seek the solitude of the Ridge Loop.I felt a good groove as I walked along on Raynor Road and progressed along the streets of Ridge.  I got out at 4:19 at 59 comfortable degrees.  I happened to notice a stopped car which was unusual for this stretch of Ridge Road.  I noticed as I passed further along a set of three signs.  The first read-- " I miss you and love you"  the second read " I love you you are the only one for me Liz"  the third " I love you and you are the only one for me".  This is definitely a desperate move which in my opinion is doomed.  On another note I did 8.85 miles in 8.85 miles in 1:58:32 for a 13:24  minute per mile pace.   On to other things.  Have a blessed day!

Another Good Day

I headed out the door at about the same timeand went at about the same pace on the same route as yesterday.

The top picture is a bit blurry that probably is representative of my mood at the time shows how dark it is at 4:30am.  The bottom picture shows a couple of my friends that greet me at about the same spot every morning.  I did 8.76 in 1:58:58 for a 13:35 minute per mile pace. Looking forward to going away for a couple of days with my lovely wife for our 6 th anniversary.  God Bless You Richly!

Happy Thoughts

  I headed out at around 4:25 am.  It was a comfortably cool and dry 55 degrees--perfect.  I decided to do the Longwood/Medford/Kastal Loop.  I saw a number of deer moving around.  Their fur looks reddish this time of year.  I had better leg turnover this morning doing 8.69 miles in 1:57:46 for a 13:33 minute per mile pace. I had positive thoughts for usual this morning which was a good thing.  A little less than two weeks now of school.  Getting back to the things of work. God is Good!

Old Faithful

  I have been going out the door and just doing whatever route I feel like doing without little thought ahead of time.  I decided to do the figure 8 extra plus route for the first time in awhile.  I didn't have the best foot turnover, but my knees were tender after running for 3 1/2 miles yesterday--so walking it was.  It was nice to be back on this old route which dominated my earlier workouts here in Ridge.  My energy is o.k. for my workouts , but then I find that the rest of the day I just sort of float through.  It was a dry and coolish feeling 59 degrees.  I did 8.73 miles in 2:01:14 for a 13:53 minute per mile walking pace.  Beautiful day here on Long Island.  I am learning to be content in my circumstances--have a blessed day!

Run to make up the Difference

  We had a long work day after church yesterday--so I was dragging a bit on my pace on the Ridge Loop.  I decided to run the middle 3 1/2 miles which helped me to get home in good shape.  It was a dry and cool 55 degree clear day.  This is the second workout day in Ridge that I had to wear a jacket. I did 8.86 miles in 1:52:17 for a 12:40 minute per mile pace.  A little tired-- here are a few picture--God Bless You!

Sorry for the repeat picture--See you tomorrow--Lord Willing!

Beautiful Fall-Like Friday

 I got out a couple of minutes earlier.  I had a decent night's sleep.  A bit rushed with PD coming up. I did 8.74 in 1:59:47 for a 13:42 minute per mile pace.  Thought I had photos, but something happened .  Have a blessed day!

Feeling Like Fall

  I did the Ridge Loop this morning.  The turkeys were out on this dry and cool spring morning.  I settled into a nice comfortable walking pace. I enjoyed the solitude and quiet of this loop-- I find myself listening for the Lord's voice as I walk this loop.  I did 8.85 miles in 2:04:31 for a 14:05 minute per mile walking pace.  It was 54 degrees which felt cool considering the warm weather we have been having.  I will put some pics up at another time.  This computer is kind of finicky right now.  Have a blessed day!

Eastport/Ridge Photos

 Here are photos of my workouts in Eastport on Friday and Saturday --last week.  The last three photos are from the Longwood Loop on Monday.  Enjoy

Comfortable Wednesday

  It was a comfortable morning with a chill in the air.  I did the Longwood loop again.  I had some running portions again.  My overall stats are off as I forgot to hit stop when I finished my workout so I had around 9 minutes of wasted time.  I did 8.83 miles in 1:58:13 for a 13:23 minute per mile walking pace.  I think the miles would have been under 13 minutes per mile.  It was 61 degrees this morning.Have a blessed day!

Friday/Saturday- Eastport, Monday/Tuesday-Ridge

Just a quick update.  I will try to put some pictures up later.  Friday-9.3 in 2:01:42 for a 13:05 minute per mile pace  Saturday- 9.33 miles in 1:56:11 for a 12:27 minute per mile pace. Monday- 8.75 in 2:00:25 for a 13:45 minute per mile pace.  Tuesday- 8:75 in 1:55:18 for a 13:10 minute per mile pace.  I have been throwing in various running segments to shorten my workout times. Just trying to stay on track even when things get hectic.  It was great to get back to Eastport to attend my daughter's graduation.  It was nice to talk to old friends.  It was especially nice to have my wife with me.  Eastport will always feel like home.  Have a blessed day--God Bless you!

Bright, Clear, Comfortable on the First Day of June

  I got out on seemingly less sleep.  Tomorrow morning when I wake up I will be waking up in Hope, Maine==Lord willing.  I would like to get in two workouts in Maine--but it might be just one--not sure exactly what will transpire.  Yesterday was a long day, picking my in-laws up at JFK.  It was a slow commute home.  Today after work, me, Char, and Kim are heading up to Hope, Maine.
  Back to the workout.  I felt a bit tired, but the pace was decent.  Today was the first day this week that I heard the turkeys.  They don't seem to be as active in hot weather.  It was a comfortable 61 degrees--the rest of the week will be in the 40's--but I will be dressed for it.  I did 8.84 miles in 1:59:46 for a 13:33 minute per mile pace.

This is Kastal about 1.5 into the workout. Pretty skies.

This is a pic taken just before I turn around on Ridge road.  Pretty place.  Have a blessed day!