Saying Good-Byes to August

  I got out at 4:44 am with a still warm temp of 72 degrees.  I decided to do the Longwood/Medford Loop again.  I more times than not do the Longwood Loop the first three days and do the flatter north of Middle Country loops on Thursday and Friday.  I did 9.04 miles in 2:00:58 for a 13:23 minute per mile speed walking pace.  I felt a bit peppier and just sort of kept it moving.  I am enjoying being able to sleep a bit later as the students are not yet back in school.  Next week I will have to get up 15 minutes earlier.
  Lord willing I pray that this year will be a good year where I can sense a direction in my life.  The last few years have been years of tribulation.  I am grateful for good health and strength as well as having a wife there beside me. Tomorrow on the first day of September--I am looking for a better start.  Last September was one of severe heartache when my youngest daughter attempted suicide and was put in a care facility for 8 days.  That was followed by her going MIA 3 days after being discharged which lead to my wife and I going to Maine to bring her to New York.  The next 5 months were trials eventually leading to a diagnosis and progress.  Things have been much better.  So Lord willing I am prayerfully hopeful for a good year.  I am especially looking forward to my stay in early October in Eastport for 3 days.  Well, enough venting for now--have a blessed day!

Catch Up

Here is a quick update on my missed blogs
 Sunday-- 1 hour elliptical 5 miles-- August 14.              Bloomsburg, Pa
  Monday -- elliptical 3.67 miles 40 minutes-- after Koenobles
  Tuesday-- 1 hour 5.60 miles elliptical
   Friday-- 8/19.    9.09 miles in 2:04:53 for a 13:44 minute per mile pace-- Hope
   Saturday-- 8/20.  9:08 miles in 14:29 minute per mile pace in Hope
   Sunday-- 8/21.  9.07 miles in 2:13:08 for a 14:40 minute per mile pace in Hope
   Monday-- 8/22. 9:08 miles in 2:08:33 for a 14:10 minute per mile pace in theobromine rain in Hope, Maine

Tuesday-- 8/23   9 miles in Ridge
 Wednesday8/24   9 miles in Ridge
  Thursday. 8/25. 9.11 miles in 1:58:21 for a 13:00 minute per mile pace

Monday-- 8/29.  9 miles in 2:05:53 for a 13:59 minute per mile pace on Longwood
Tuesday-- 8/30. 9.04 miles in 2:05:14 for a 13:51 minute per mile pace on the Longwood Loop.

This training period involves trips to Bloomsburg, Pa, Hope, Maine and Lancaster, Pa.  I've gone back to school with my youngest daughter visiting in Maine the past two weeks.  Lord willing I am going to Kittery , Maine to pick Kim up this Saturday.  I have missed blogging as it serves as a time of reflection even if the details are scant and the time is short.  I do miss my home state and my grandson and daughters that still live their.  I live in New York but always will be a Mainer. Lord willing, I will return again.  My life and those of my family are always in His hands. God Bless

Two Days, two stories in the Heat

On Thurday I got out just past 6 and did the Randall/Kastal loop in 77 degree humid degrees.  I did 9.01 miles in 2:05:53 for a 13:59 minute per mile walking pace.  Today in 75 degree humid weather at 4:59 am I did my old interval workout.  I modified it a bit as I speed walked the warm-up and cool- down and slow power walked my recovery intervals.  I did 9x .3 mile hill intervals on Raynor Road.  I actually felt pretty good since I have not done a lot of running, but I think I do have a good fitness base and strangely enough have found a way to get running in from time to time.  This heat is getting to me, I have coped by staying inside as much as possible. The following are the overall stats for today 7.62 miles in 1:33:27 for a a 12:16 minute per mile pace.  I was proud to get the workout in today. Thank you Jesus. Have a blessed weekend-- off to the Poconos and then Maine Lord willing!

The Walking Dead

I woke up to light rain and a sheet of humidity. I think since I am upping my strength training to make up for missed workouts while I am away at the beginning of next week is draining my energy. My times have been slow-- but I am ok with it.  I did 9.04 miles in 2:08:53 for a 14:16 minute walking pace per mile. Doing squats this early inthe week I think is making a difference in slower times. Blessed to have health to workout. My wife had her first iron transfusion today. Praying for my precious wife. God Bless!

Kaitland's Birthday

I was really tired after a hard and long day yesterday.  I did 9.02 miles in 2:07 for a 14:05 minute per miles walking pace.  I saw a walker and a couple of girls running as I did he Longwood /Medford loop again this morning.  It was a very comfortable 63 degree morning.  I am looking forward to fall temps -- still my favorite time of the year to train minus the darkness.  Not much more to say, God is great!

Happy 20 th birthday Katie!

Mundane Monday

I have to say that my workouts this summer have lacked motivation. Motivation is way overrated. Most days that I head out the door it is totally devoid of motivation.  It's as simple as this, if I want to maintain my current weight and fitness then I have to stick to the workouts.  I pick workouts that I can complete if I simply put in the time and at least a token amount of effort.  I don't ever kill myself in a workout. At times I will push myself a bit, but I never do a workout that I dread. If I dread something I eventually will avoid what I dread.  Today I did the Logwood/Medford loop doing9.04 miles in 9.04 for a 13:48 minute per miles walking pace.  The temp was 70 degrees at 5:02 start time. Have a blessed day!

Moving Along Faster in My New Shoes

 I did the Ridge Loop, getting out at 4:56 am.  I got walking shoes for the first time and I did my best time for awhile.  It was a comfortable 57 degrees.  I did 9.23 miles in 2:00:44 for a 13:05 minute. Per mile speed walking pace.  I'm not fast, but I am consistent.  When I look back in the past I cannot approach.  What I once did , but. I am just as strong with the waits , and I get the distance in-- but I ama walker now.  My knees no longer feel beat up, and I am not pulling muscles.  Next week, Lord willing, I will get a few miles in out in Bloomsburg, Pa.  Pennsylvania is my Maine away from Maine.  The unusual weekend post.  My wife Charlotte did a great job of presenting God's Word in.  Church this morning. Good Night and God Bless!

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday

It has been comfortable in the mornings thanks to temps in the 60s.  I have gotten out later, as I am just allowing myself to be lazy.  The summer at home has been busy. It's really surprising how much there is to do at home.  I know for me that when school starts the mad rush, the commute will be back and the opportunities that I have now will not exist.  My regret is that I have not seen my two daughters and my grandson up in Maine this summer.  Here are the stats Tuesday- 9.24 miles in 2:04:17 for a 13:17 minute per mile pace.  Wednesday- 9.09 miles in 2:02:41 for a 13:30 minute per mile pace. Thursday 9.04 miles in 2:03:48 for a 13:42 minute per mile pace.  Tues- Ridge Loop We'd- Randall Extra Plus  Thursday- Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop.   Thankful for time with my loved ones! God is good and able!

Finally

This morning I was pleasantly surprised to see the temperature at 68 degrees.  I was a bit groggy when I woke up , but after sitting and drinking a cup of coffee I was kind of ready to go.  I did the Ridge Loop wanting to seek the solitude and quiet of this loop.  I saw a rabbit, a few large turkeys, and several deer.  I ended up doing 9.25 miles in 2:10:12 for a 14:04 minute per mile walking pace.  I was fine with just being slow as motivation has escaped me lately. Will blog more tomorrow- God Bless!