Longwood/Medford Again

 I was up a couple minutes early so that I got out in decent time! I did the Medford/Longwood Loop in 2:00:29 doing 8.78 miles for a 13:43 minute per mile pace for a 187 elevation gain.  In was cloudy and 48 degrees making for a breezy dark morning.  I have no prep today--so I am off to the races!  Have a blessed day!

Quick Hit

I got out and it was a bit warmer this morning, but still seasonal.  It was breezy cloudy and a bit damp.  I did 1:59:33 for the figure 8 plus doing 8.63 miles at a 13:51 minute per mile pace for a 111 foot elevation gain.  Looking forward to the weekend. Parent teacher conference for me this afternoon. God Bless

Wheels Rolling on a Thursday

  I got out on the late part of a normal morning, but thankfully I had a decent pace for a Thursday morning.  Strangely enough it was 39 degrees once again.  The skies were clouding over as the rain approached Long Island. I did the figure 8 extra plus once again as I plan on doing this loop as my mainstay.  The distance is perfect and get's me back to the house at a better time.  A quarter mile less makes a difference as far as getting back a couple minutes earlier(speed walking) and the route never takes me more than 3 miles away from home.  I always reserve the right to change the route up.  I did 8.65 miles in 1:57:32 for a 13:32 minute per mile speed walking pace with a 118 foot gain in elevation. Been praying for my brother-in-law as he has been suffering from migraines. Have a blessed day! God is good and powerful!

A Taste of things to Come

  I woke up with not the longest night's sleep, but just as if I had eight hours of sleep I rolled out of bed and attacked the day.  I did the figure eight loop which I like right now.  I had Bible Study last night at Genesis Church--leading a group which was small last night.  It was a breezy 39 degrees and I did 8.66 miles in 1:59:06 for a 13:45 minute per mile pace with a 112 foot gain in elevation.  The skies were clear which made for beautiful inviting skies overhead.  The years have rolled by and my dear friend the early morning workout has been my companion for so long.  I switched to the early morning workout just before I got married in 92 so as to leave the day time for my family and commitments. Well, here I go off to another day--God Bless and may He be glorified in my life today!

Beautiful Morning

  This morning I had a good workout which had nothing to do with my workout pace or distance, I just found myself in a peaceful state of mind.  I saw a falling star as I paced up the hill just past the city works equipment building.  It was a cool 39 degrees which felt good to me.  I got out the door a few minutes slower and my pace was slower, but that's alright.  I did 8.63 miles in 2:00:59 for a 14:01 minute per mile walking pace and a 113 foot elevation gain.  The morning skies were beautiful as the moon and starlight shined through the lower level cloud cover.  Have a blessed day my friends!

Revisiting An Old Friend

 This was one of those mornings where I felt like I needed to be a bit returning to the past.  When I feel like I am drifting sometimes I just pull back so I did the figure 8 plus extra loop doing 8.6 in 1:59:04 for a 13:51 minute per mile pace and a 127 foot gain in elevation.  It was 52 degrees with a few showers in the air with the feel of fall evident once again.  I did see a few deer lurking about.  This loop was my primary loop for years, especially when I first moved too Long Island.  The biggest change for me has been the frenetic pace of life.  In some ways the business helps me to momentarily forget my problems, but at the same time I feel like I am losing myself in the business. Sometimes I wonder if I am becoming a different person.

Longwood/Medford

I had a little feel of optimism for some reason this morning.  Perhaps knowing that we are eating at the diner tonight or that my wife and I have a couple of hours to ourselves tonight. I got our a little bit earlier and got back earlier making for a less rushed morning.  I did 8.68 miles in 1:58:09 for a 13:37 minute per mile pace.  One thing I enjoy about my routine is the fact that I have a couple of days off from walking.  My strength training is fit in during convenient times during the day so that there is little impact on my everyday life.  Although there are many things up in the air, I do see the Lord's Hand at work--and oh how I need His help!  Have a blessed day! 

Habit

I did today strictly out of habit.  I had a very long day yesterday and was feeling tired.  I just know that at the end of the day I am always glad that I put thw work in. I did the Ridge loop again in 2:02:12 doing 8.92 miles a a 13:42 minute per mile pace. It seemed today that I actually picked the pace up the last frw miles after some slower splits in the middle. Busy seems to be the way of life lately. Have a blessed day!

Ridge Walker

 I got out a bit later in nice summerlike temps.  I did 8.94 in 2:03:55 doing approximately a 13:55 minute per mile pace. Limited time! God Bless!

Saying Goodbye

 I got up this morning--got my gear on--drank my coffee--and kissed my daughter goodbye as she headed back to Maine.The workout was a blur as my wife took Rebekah to the bus early this morning.  When I got back my Bekah was gone. Dealing with sadness this morning as my daughters are as well.  I did 8.76 miles in 1:57:52 for a 13:27 minute per mile pace.  The time with Rebekah and my daughters was precious.  Thank you Jesus for my family--thank you Char for being such a wonderful wife!

Two Hoot Morning

I did not get the best night's sleep and as a result had a slow workout.  I did the Ridge Loop in 2:07:46 doing 8.91 miles at a 14:20 minute pace per mile.  I heard two owls around Apple Court hooting away the morning.  Probably they were trying to get me to pick up the pace.  Off to get stuff done. God Bless!

Back at It

I am back at work today after a couple of vacation days and a workshop day.  I did the Longwood/Medford Loop for 8.89 miles in 2:02:57 for a 13:50 minute per mile pace.  It was foggy and 48 degrees.  There seemed to be a lot of traffic this morning.  Nice to be back at work--God Bless!

Monday -Tuesday-Wednesday

I did 29.45 miles on the bike in 2:09 for 13.7 miles per hour average on my bike. I did my usual Grummond Road Loop. Yesterday, I did 8.92 miles in 2:04:29 for a 13:57 minute per mile pace on the Ridge Road Loop.   I did 9.06 in 2:00:25 for a 13:17 per mile pace on the Longwood/Medford Loop.  My wife went on a trip with her cousin yesterday and today in Philadelphia-- nice to have her home. God Bless!

Foggy Friday

 I did 8.68 in 2:02:18 for a slow 14:05 per mile pace on the Medford/Randall Loop.  Off to a great day. Cousin Mandy coming to visit Char. God Bless!

Getting it Done

  I woke up this morning not needing the alarm and feeling better with more sleep.  I got up, shucked my seven eleven coffee then dressed for this 46 degree Long Island morning.  I decided to do the Ridge Loop with it's quiet and solitude.  I ended up doing 8.9 in 2:04 for a 13:56 minute per mile pace.  Ridge road is pitch black this time of year, thankfully the lines are brightly painted.  Grateful to get the work in even when I am not in the most of optimistic of moods. Have a blessed day!

Ridge Runner

I woke up at 2 something and never did fall back asleep.  I layed their restfully, but sleep escaped me. I did the Longwood/Medford Loop in 2:01:50 for 8:85 miles for a 13:44 minute pace.  It was 52 degrees and very dark and dreary.  Looking to the Lord!

Frosty Tuesday in DownEast Maine

I did 10.44 miles in 2:17:57 for a 13:13 minute per mile pace on the same loop as Sunday which includes the hill foing up the rise at the loading dock. It was a 514 raise in elevation.  It was a blessing to have my daughter Katie and grandson Keon stay with me at Harris Point.  The hard part of the move is being separated, even with being with my wife , oldest daughter Ericka, and youngest granddaughters, and youngest daughter Kim. Looking to the Lord for His leading. Eastport despite its obvious downpoints srill feals like home ro me-- even though my home is with my wife and family. On the ferry headed for Orient Point.  Work tomorrow-- God is good! Good Night!

Grand Monday in Eastport

. I got out a bit past 6:30-- late by my standards, but it feels good to sleep sometimes.  I did my usual standard loop where I head out 190 going up Redoubt Hill and Estes Head and then out theough Quoddy Village and back to Harris Point.  I did 9.41 miles in 2:04:31 for a 13:14 minute per mile on a 54 degree sunny Maine morning.  Everything about this place feels like home except I need my beloved wife and daughter and 3 granddaughters.  I just feel at ease and perfectly at home here-- but truly home is where my wife and children are. Tomorrow will have to be an early start.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the day including a quick trip to Lubec to West Quoddy Head and Monica's Chocolates.  Katie and Keon will be spending the night at the cabin tonight. So excited! Heading to The New Friendly Diner. God Bless!

Wet Walk in Eastport

My plan is to get three workouts while here in Eastport to make up for the missed workout last week. The tale of the tape is 10.08 miles in 2:14:50 for a 13:21 minute per mile pace at 52 degrees and light rain.  It is so quiet here, and even thougj I no longer live here I know that God is still using me here. Church in a bit. Enjoying the quiet of Harris Point Cabins. So here I go-- off for the day-- God Bless and use you today!