Wednesday on Ridge

I got out on the Ridge Loop this morning doing 9.15 miles in 2:03:27 for a 13:28 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 115 feet with an average pulse of 115 bpm.  I did not sleep well as my stomach was bothering me most of the night, but I managed to get out the door at my usual time.  When I go away I do my best to get my strength work in ahead of time which makes for a hectic schedule.  I am so proud of my daughter Kaitland in finishing her hogh school degree when dropping out pregnant would have been an easier option especially with the lack of encouragement to finish her degree.  I pray for my daughters every day, that God would be at work in thei lives. Praying can be a challenge especially when you are lacking faith and are discouraged.  Persevering in prayer is what I am striving for.  Looking forward to seeing my daughter and grandson and time with my wife. God Bless!

Another Day in Paradise

It was drizzly, cloudy, and 52 degrees, but I woke up this morning so I am thankful.  I decided to do the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.95 miles in 2:01:41 for a 13:34 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 175 feet and an average heartrate of 114 bpm.  I was
Kind of dpressed and negative feeling on my workout.  My situation with my daughter Kim is getting me down a bit. I am grateful though for my wife and daughters and of course my step-son Jace. God Bless!

Another Rainy Day

It seems as if every long weekend holiday the past school year has been an overcast miserable day and today was no exception.  I did my holiday version of the Longwood/Medford Loop where I go up Scenic Hills Road and use the Niewood Road to replace most of Longwood.  My stomach was playing up a little , but I was able to workout without event. I did 9.31 miles in 2:04:29 for a 13:21 minute per mile pace. There was an elevation gain of 326 feet with an average heart rate of 115 bpm. I am praying that my daughter Katie will be able to go to Cosmetology School-- her needs being local housing , transportation, and child care for Keon when Katie is in school. My daughter Kimberly shares with me the things that are bothering her, but oh how I wish she would come home. Dear Lord-- I need your help and wisdom!(my prayer)!  Have a blessed day!  Somehow doing. This particular loop made me think of Kim:(

Relaxed Friday

I woke up at my usual time, but I took my time getting around . I headed out around 4:37.  I did the Ridge Road loop doing 8.46 in 2:01:30 for a 14:21 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 97 feet with an average heartrate of 111 bpm.  It was a drizzly 52 degrees.  I was just plain tired. I played a game of pickup basketball this morning before my workshop. I didn't exactly set the world on fire, but I did show some decent quickness-- when I need it. Missing my wife this week, but am so excited to have her coming home.  I have been ao busy that I failed to realize that this weekend is a long weekend. Next week will be attending Katie's graduation. So proud! Have a blesswd weekend.
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Check Mark

Some days you feel goal driven, and other days you just feel like getting the work in-- today was such a day.  It was rainy and 57 degrees as I ambled along the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop roads. I did 8.81 in 1:58:59 for a 13:29 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 149 feet with an average pulse of 139 bpm.  The end of the school year is alist of garbage that the school wants you to do ASAP-- so I am off to get the garbage done. Have a blessed day! Missing my Charlotte ❤️

Tuesday/Wednesday

   I did the Longwood/Medford on Tuesday and today. Yesterday I did 9:07 miles in 1:58:43 a13:05 minute per mile walking pace and and an elevation gain of 222 feet and an average heartrate of 115 bpm. Today I did 8.89 in 2:00:43 minutes for a 13:34 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 260 feet with an average pulse of 119 bpm.  Yesterday the temp was in the 50's and it was a clear morning.  Today it was light rain for the entire workout.  I was a
Bit tired this morning as I mowed the lawn last night after a long day.
    My wife Charlotte had been fone this week leading a mission team of all men preparing a building to be used as a school down in the DR. Lord willing I will be with her on the next trip on November. Life has been hectic, but the Lord has provided the strength to finish the tasks. Have a blessed day!

Day 1-- Without Char

. As happens from time to time my wife has to leave on some sort of trip and today was day 1 with her being down in the DR on a missions trip.  I woke up with the aid of Alexa and was surprised to see that the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers last night-- miracle of sorts.  This morning I did the Longwood/Medford Loop doing 8.90 in 1:56:14 for a 13:03 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 261 feet and an average heartrate of 117 bpm. There was a light rain with the temps in the lower 50's.  Had a very busy weekend including a hike on the Greenway trail after dropping my daughter Rebekah off at her work at Cathedral Pines. Have a blessed day!

Wednesday/Thursday

I did the Longwood/Medford Loop yesterday doing 8.88 in 1:57:42 for an average pace of 13:15 with an elevation gain of 263 feet with an average pulse of 115 bpm. Today I did the Randall Road Loop doing 8.66 miles in 1:55:13 for a 13:17 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 121 feet with an average heartrate of 118 bpm.  I was kind of tired this morning since I mowed the lawn last night. I have seen a lot of deer and heard a lot of turkeys lately. This morning there was a runner ahead of me so rhat I decided to run-- passed him ran to my house and did a cool-down.  Kind of tired so I have been using five hour energy extra plus to get started. Have a blessed day! God is good!

Terrific Tuesday

I was really tired when I woke up so I decided to take the 5 Hour Energy Extra Strength to help jump start this tired body.  I decided to do the Longwood/Medford Loop again. I did 8.90 miles in 1:56:11 for a 13:02 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 240 feet with an average pulse of 115 bpm.   My heart is heavy with knowing that my daughter Kim hardly has anything as a result of her poor choices.  I will provide some relief Lord willing , but some life lessons have to be learned.  Bible study tonight. Looking ro see what God is going to do. Have a blessed day! Jesus is Lord!

Good Monday

I got up a bit before my alarm thankfully.  As usual, I had a lot on my mind .  I got out in decent season and did the Longwood Loop doing 8.90 in 1:57:52 for a 13:14 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 250 feet with an average heartrate of 119 bpm. It was a breezy 54 degrees with the sun peaking out earlier each day. I saw my friend Chuck on the Ridge Road this morning.  My granddaughter Ryleigh's birthday today. God be blessed!

Thursday/Friday

On Thursday I did the Longwood/Medford Loop doing 8.72 in 1:52:25 for a 12:53 minute per mile pace and an elevation gain of 268 feet with an average pulse of 126 bpm. Today I did the Ridge Road Loop doing 9.11 miles in 2:00:25 for a 13:12 minute per mile pace with an average pulse of 115 bpm. I didn't have an elevation gain today as I forgot tomtake my phone with me which seems to work with my watch to determine elevation gain.  I have been busy and tired, but I am grateful for opportunities that the Lord has enabled me to complete.  Finally have my office back and am so glad to have my quiet place back. Habe a blessed weekend.

Better Mojo

I woke up groggy and feeling alone, but with God's help I worked into a good state of mind focused on the duties ahead.  I headed out the door in my usual heavy gear for cooler spring weather.  I decided to do the Longwood Loop to which I added greater distance as my watch has been taking away distance aince the update. I did 8.89 in 1:58:17 for a 13:18 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 259 feet with an average pulse of 119 bpm.  My wife is having a busy week so I am keeping her in prayer. Have a blessed day!

Improved Tuesday

I woke up and surprisingly my wife woke up at the same time keeping me in bed a few extra minutes. I decided to do the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop .  I did 8.93 in 1:59:34 for a 13:22 minute per mile pace with an elevation change of 163 feet with an average heartrate of 118 bpm.  I have a touch of a cold with some congestion ao I will be a bit slower this week. So glad that I now know where Kimberly is living. Thank you Lord. Have a blessed day!

Not so Hot

I had a fatigued and very average workout today after a good yet tiring weekend. I did the figure 8 extra plus, which my watch seems to be giving me less mileage after the last update. I did 8.42 miles in 1:57:54 with an elevation gain of 120 feet and an average heartrate of 117 bpm with an average pace of 13:59 minutes per mile. It was a cool 42 degrees.  Just pleased to get the work in. God Bless!

Friday/Saturday

I got up a lubit earlier on Friday, excited to be heading to Maine to spend the day with my father on his 74 th birthday.  I ended up doing the Ridge Road loop doing 9.02 miles in 1:57:06 for a 12:58 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 154 feet with an average pulse of 119 bpm. On Saturday I did 9.00 in 2:01:01 for a 13:26 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 889 feet with an average pulse of 126 bpm.  I was kind of tired on Saturday, but I knew that I would be eating pretty good with mom's cooking.  I cut one set short on my squats this week since I had to condense all the work into one day. My glutes and legs are feeling sore today thanks to the intense workout yesterday. On the ferry now heading to Port Jeff! God is good!

Wednesday/Thursday

I have been a bit pressed for time as we are conducting state tests this week. Yesterday, I did the Randall Oad Loop doing 8.78 miles in 1:56:27 for a 13:15 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 112 feet and an average heartrate of 112 bpm. Today I did the figure 8 extra plus doing 8.64 in 1:56:06 for an average pace of 13:25 minutes per mile with an elevation gain of 147 feet and an average heartrate of 136 bpm.  I don't have a lot of time to write but I can say that I am blessed. I have not been trying to cram the greatest distance in but have been satisfied with getting the workouts in. Have a blessed day!

Foggy Monday!

I woke up before my alarm went off after a good for Sunday Night's sleep.  The temp was 47
And the weather was foggy. I got out in decent time so I did the Longwood/Medford Loop doing 8.80 in 1:57:58 for a 13:23 minute per mile pace and a 266 foot elevation gain and an average heartrate of 99 bpm.  I have noticed lately that my watch had been stingy on giving me distance, I think perhas a recent update may have changed things a bit. On another note, I am missing my daughter Kimberly wherever she may be! God Bless!