Thursday

I woke up a little later today-- about 5:17 am-- funny not really late:) just by comparison. I decided to do the Scenic Hills/Niewood/Medford version of the Longwood Loop doing 9.13 in 1:55:07 with an elevation gain of 293 feet with an average pulse of 143 bpm for an average pace of of 12:36 minutes per mile. I had a faster pace going but my brother called after mile 7 which means I was speed walking with my left wrist(iphone watch) to my mouth.  I had a nice talk with him. My strength work is done for next week minus one bench and chin-up workout.  My goal is to try to stay somewhat active on the cruis, enjoy time with my wife, and try to get 5 one hour sessions in on either the exercise bike or the eliptical.  I am going to try not to demand to get my workouts in, but I do hope to get the 5 in Lord willing.  If I don't get it in-- that's ok too. Hoping the Lord uses this time to draw us closer together in Him.  The weather this week was really nice--lower 60's and dry. May God richly bless you!

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday

I am trying to get my workouts in before my flight to  Montreal on Friday. I did the Longwood Modified loop which includes Scenic Hills and Niewood Road on Monday-- The Ridge Road Woodlot Loop for Tuesday-- and today Wednesday I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop. Here are the tails of the tape. Monday 9.01 in 2:00:25 with a 272 elevation gain and an average heartrate of  135 bpm. Tuesday 9.02 in 1:58:54 with an elevation gain of 112 feet and an average pace of 13:10 minutes per mile and an average heartrate of 121 bpm. Wednesday I did 9.09 in 1:54:29 with an average pace of 12:35 minutes per mile pace with an elevation gain of 155 feet with an average pulse of 121 bpm. The workouts have been good and even though I am on vacation I have been busy.  I am just looking to the Lord to use this time this summer wisely. Also looking forward to spending time with my wife . Have a blessed day! God is good!

Friday/Sunday

Friday was my last day of work , I had energy for workbut then kind of crashed. I did the figure 8 Extra Plus doing 8.61 in 1:58:25 for a 13:44 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 129 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm.  This morning I did the Randall Loop doing 8.80 miles in 1:54:03 for a 12:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 118 feet and an average heartrate of 138 bpm.  I am attempting to Lord willing get my workouts in before Friday and Montreal. I feel like I am in a transition faze in my life.  Looking to my great Captain to lead the way! God is good! 

God is Good

It was a shortish night for me , but thanks to 5 hour energy and coffee and water I made it through the morning.  I did 8.68 miles in 1:57:33 for a 13:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 118 feet and an average heartrate of 140 bpm.  It was 62 degrees and clear.  I find that I am missing all my grandkids especially my grandson Keon because I know that my daughter is raising him without a dad in the picture.  All of my grandchildren are so precious.  Lord willing in one week my wife and Inwill be heading on a Canadien cruise.  I am look for to it , but I am missing my daughters and grandchildren. Have a blessed day. My last field day today.

Tuesday/Wednesday

I have been doing field days the past two days so here is a quick run-down. Both dsys the figure 8 extra plus. Tuesday- 8.69 in 1:56:54 for a 13:13 minute per mile walking pace and an elevation gain gain of 137 feet and an average heartrate of 117 bpm. Todsy, Wednesday I did 8.61 in 1:52:11 for a 13:01 minute per mile pace and an average heartrate of 120 with an elevation gain of 144 feet. I have started both dsys tired , but I have finished in good shape. Doing my last field dau tomorrow Lord willing. Have a blessed night! 

Doing Fine After 8.99

It was a busy weekend with The International Supper Night at church and my friends' Domingo and Kasey's wedding last night.  I woke up at my usual time despite a short night. I did the Longwood/Medford Loop doing 8.99 in 1:56:57 for a 13:00 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 242 feet and an average heartrate of 122 bpm.  It was
Humid and 74 , but fortunately there was a nice breeze making the workout tolerable. Last week of school-- Lord help me! Oh, my wife spoke at the wedding and did a great job! God Bless!

Friday Speedster

I did the figure eight extra plus  doing 8.76 miles in 1:49:34 doing it at a 12:30 minute per mile pace with an average pulse of 117 bpm. Have a blessed weekend!

Randomly Pick Randall

I woke up with no specific route in mind to workout on this morning, so I randomly picked the Randall Route. The temp was dry and in the high 50's which was perfect. I woke up at 4 two minutes before my alarm went off , but due to my fatigue I just got out at my usual time. I did 9.05 in 1:59:12 for a 13:09 minute per mile walking pace with an elevation gain of 130 feet and an average heartrate of 110 bpm. It wad just a perfect morning for a workout. Have a blessed day my friend.

Got to Get Ahead Just to Keep Up

I had some weird and dark dreams last night. I may need to cut back on some of my weird TV viewing. I woke up and it was 74 degrees and pouring outside.  I decided to trudge through the rain knowing that it would change to just being cloudy. The first mile was a soaker but it quickly dissipated.  Because I fot out later I did the figure 8 extra plus doing 8.67 in 1:52:29 for a 12:57 minute per mile pace walking pace with an elevation gain of 123 feet and an average heartrate of 117 bpm .  For getting out late I was pleased to get back around my usual time. Have a blessed day all!

Summer Loving

It was another warm humid 71 degrees workout at 4:30 am. I did the Longwood/Medford Loop in 1:59:45 doing 9.08 miles at a 13:10 power walking pace with an elevation gain of 241 ft with an average heartrate of 114 bpm.  It is nice seeing sunlight peep through before 5 am.  I have a lot going through my mind, bit I feel so blessed to be able to start the day alone doing my power walking workout along the streets of Ridge. My father only has one day and a half left of teaching this his fiftieth year. Have a very blessed day!

Good Start in the Heat!

Our air conditioner broke last night making for an uncomfortable night. I did the Longwood/Medford Loop doing 9.06 in 1:57:20 for a 12:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 241 feet with an average pulse of 126 bpm. The temp was a humid 70 degrees. I wore my new Zig Roeboks today which seemed to help. God Bless!

Fuming on a Friday

I was sleeping through my alarm when my wife woke me up. I was tired, but knew that this was the last official workout of the week.  I did my recent usual Ridge Loop doing 9.09 in 1:59:21 for a 13:07 minute per mile pace with an average pulse of 149 bpm due to fatigue and 4 hour energy, with an elevation gain of 125 feet. It was a 55 degree spring morning and all was quiet on the Ridge Road. One week ago I was trudging along the friendly streets of Eastport. Off to a great day. Thank you Lord for your goodness!

Moving Along

It was a cool 48 degrees which means the weather was perfect for a workout. I did the Randall/Medford loop doing 9.14 in 1:58:13 for a 12:55 minute per mile pace with an average heartrate of 118 bpm.  I felt pretty good and the mood was good as I did this variation of the Randall loop. Have a blessed day!

Better Day

I was tired once again, but I managed to pull myself out of bed by 4:10. My early morning coffee helped bring the dead back to life.  I did the Randall Loop again doing 9.08 in 1:59:23 for a 13:08 minute per mile pace and an elevation gain of 115 feet with an average pulse of of 121 bpm. It was a partly cloudy 52 degrees which felt perfect in the solitude of the early morning hour. Have a blessed day!

Randall Rumble

I had a long day yesterday doing my workout at 3:30 and then going on a firld trip that brought me home after ten. I did the Randall Loop doing 9.04 in 2:01:33 for a 13:26 minute per mile walking pace and an elevation gain of 130 feet and an average heartrate of 114 bpm.  It was 54 degrees overcast with a 96 percent humidity. I most likely will be going on the eighth grade field trip this Thursday through Sunday. Will be interesting-- as usual I will miss my family. Have a blessed day! Committing my family to the Lord and His care!

Early Start

I did 9.05 miles in 2:06:45 for a 14:00 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 247 feet and 117 bpm.  I found out that our field trip was early so I got an early stat at 3:32 am. I did the Longwood/ Medford loop.  I started off with a caffeinated 7/11 Coffee.  With the early start I could go down the middle of most of the streets. The birds were singing away. There are benefits of starting early, but tomorrow will seem like a late start when I go at my usual time. Have a blessed day!

Friday/Saturday in Eastport

I had two good workouts in Eastport this weekend. Right now I am in the car on 95 heading back to Long Island. I did my intown loops workout including Water Street, Adams Street, County Road, Drummond Road(Dump Road), new road past sewer plant, Harris Point.  I felt pretty good going on all my old routes. When I workout in Eastport it's like visiting an old friend.  There are beautiful sites at every bend in the road. Here are the tails of the tape for Friday--I did 9.64 miles in 2:07:57 for a 13:16 minute per mile walking pace and an elevation gain of 634 feet and an average heartrate of 121 bpm. Today I did my new regular workout when at Harris Point doing Redoubt Hill, Estes Head, and Quoddy Village with a big dose of scenic 190.  I decided to run a good deal of today's workout as my wife was awake and probably would not feel kindly with me getting back too late. It was 47 degrees with partly sunny skies.  I headed out around 5:15 am. I felt ok-- I was not trying to set any records, just trying to get back in decent time. Here are the tails of the tape-- I did 9.16 in 1:41:10 doing 11:02 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 495 feet with an average pulse of 144 bpm. Going through Portland now.  I still feel a close bond with Eastport and hate leaving my daughter and grandson. I am just so happy to have gotten a couple of workouts in one of my favorite places. It still feels odd leaving this place that for so long was my home. Have a blessed weekend.