Finally

It was nice to get out at my usual time this morning. I did the Ridge Road Loop. As with past Fridays I found that my walking pace was slow the first 4 miles. I decided to run starting on Woodlot. Thankfully this elevated my performance to a standard level. I did 9.02 in 1:58:16 for a 13:05 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 116 feet with an average pulse of 127 at a temperature of 53 degrees at 71 percent humidity.  Google has been slowing me down with security protocols the last two days. Have a blessed day! Blessed to get the workouts in!

To The Hills

I did 9x hill sprints with warm-up and cool down . Here are the final stats--7.1 miles in 1:24:29 doing 11:53 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 339 feet with an average pulse of 141 bpm with a temp of 70 with 55 percent humidity. I had been in the ER for around 30 hours. Thankfully I got a walk in yesterday and hill sprints in today! It was nice to get a good night's sleep in. God Bless!

Mid Day Trail Walk

I had a horrible night's sleep due to staying with my daughter in the ER. Fortunately I have had a few breaks allowing me to go on a walk on the Greenway trail as well as do a little strength work. Here are the stats-- 7.63 miles in 2:15:31 for a 17:45 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 568 feet, with an average pulse of 97 bpm at a temperature of 80 degrees and 80 percent humidity. I am thankful for being able to get the work in. Now I am looking to the Lord to help my daughter! Written in the ER of Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, NY.

Feeling Empty

I don't my life is worse than other people's lives, I just know that
I feel like I am at the end of my rope.  So many problems. Thankfully I have people to pray with me
and I can work out. This morning I did the Scenic Hills,Niewood, Medford Loop soing 9.16 in 2:00:28 for a 13:08 minute per mile walking pace and an average pulse of 115. My Bluetooth was off so I am not sure of the elevation gain. God Bless you my friend!

Friday

On Friday I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loop extra doing 9.12 miles in 2:03:23 for a 13:31 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 339 feet with an average pulse of 120 bpm with a temp of 66 degrees at 63 percent humidity. I ran a bit with running friend Chuck as he was finishing up His workout. A very trying day! Thank you Lord for strength.

Good Monday

This is a day of prayer! I did the 9.06 in 1:57:59 for a 13:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 299 feet with an average pulse of of 120 bpm at 63 degrees at 98 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

Combo

I did 1 lap of Raynor/Woodlot and ate, took Bekah to work amd then the Greenway Trail in Port Jeff/East Setauket.  I did 10.32 miles in 2:40:10 for a 15:30 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 334( I know this is way off) with an average pulse of 114 bpm at 72 degrees and 76 percent humidity. It's been a trying time. Pray for me and  my family . God Bless!

Slow/Fast

I got out this morning around 4:20 this morning at a breezy 70 degrees. I did the Randall Road Loop again as I was seeking quiet and solitude.  The first three miles felt fast , but were slow. So I tried running, but my right knee was kind of stiff. I needed to make time, so I ran and walked so as to speed the pace without overtaxing the knee. It was the perfect prescription. I did 9.04 in 1:55:41 for a 12:47 minute per mile pace with an average pulse of 130 bpm with an elevation gain of 168 feet at 87 percent humidity. Going through some difficult times right now, kind of struggling. I am thankful for the people who support me and to Him who deserves all praise. God Bless!

Different Sort of Workout

I got out a bit later. I did the Randall Loop again. I noticed at mile one that I had forgotten to start my watch-- so my stats today are somewhat estimated.  I did 9.01 in 1:55 for a 12:43 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 141 feet with an average pulse of 128 bpm at a temperature of 68 degrees and 94 percent humidity. I was slow on my walks pace so I new that unless I ran that I would be getting back home late. I ran for several miles and felt lime I would get back home early. With about a mile to go I received a text from Kim and then a phone call. Needless to
Say my last mile took over 17 minutes. I got back home at normal time so I felt
good about that. Praying now as I try to get Kimberly home.
Praying for my family in this another moment of change. God is good!

Stepping Without Much Sleep

I woke up around 2:30 and never really went back to sleep. A lot on my mind. I did the Randall Loop doing 9.18 miles in 2:01:49 for a 13:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 118 feet with an average pulse of 120 bpm at 67 degrees and 98 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

Good Friday

I got out the door a little later than usual, but got back a bit early due to a good pace on the Ridge Road Loop. At around mile 4 I could hear footsteps as a runner was approaching. My race walking pace kept him at bay for awhile , but a runner will eventually pass you.  I decided to run with him , but just behind him on the opposite side of the road. He was running at a good ace ,
but it felt comfortable to me. Eventually I decided to pass him and did.  He ended up turning off before my turn around. I tuened around and ran a bit more before resuming my walking pace. Here are the stats-- 9.27 mes in 1:54:25 for a 12:20 minute per mile pace with a pulse of 126 bpm at 67 degrees and 100 percent humidity. I was drenched with sweat again as I finished my workout. It was a good workout. God Bless!

Earlier Start

I am doing what I can tger to school earlier, but the traffic on the road seems to cancel out my best efforts. I did the Scenic Hills, Medford,Niewood Loop in 1:57:24 for 8.79 miles doing a 13:21 minute per mile pace with a 268 foot elevation gain and an average heartrate of 124 bpm at a temperature of 69 degrees and 100 percent humidity. Have a blessed day! Long day with academic night tonight.

Going Strong on a Weak Heart

I did 9.06 in 1:57:24 with an elevation gain of 312 fee with an average heartrate of 124 bpm the average pace per mile was 12:56 minutes per mile at a temperature of 57 degrees and 100 percent humidity.  I was pleased with the workout, but it is difficult to see your daughter struggle and to feel so alone. But God is my portion and my strength amen! I did the workout on the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loop. I was very pleased with the workout.

Cool Running

I actually walked but it seemed like a good title. I did 9.16 miles in 1:58:54 for a 12:58 minute per mile pace with the temp at 54 degrees and 100 percent humidity.  I think my Bluetooth was off so I didn't have average heartrate and elevation gain.  My daughter Rebekah got out yesterday.  We celebrated my birthday together. God is good! God Bless!

Cool and Comfortable!

I got up at 4 and as usual went througj the daily routine. By 4:21 I was out the door. I did the Scenic Hills, Medford,, Niewood Loop doing 9.05 in 1:58:19 for a 13:04 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 297 feet with an average pulse of 113 bpm at a temperature of 53 degrees at 90 humidity. Things may be tough but I think of hurricain Irma in Florida and the folks recovering from the hurricane in Houston.  There are always plenty of things to pray about. Have a blessed day!

Feeling OK

I got out a few minutes past my usual time, so I decided to do a slow run for awhile.  I didn't feel like trying to push the running pace , but I wanted to get back in time so I wouldn't have to rush. I did the Ridge Road /Woodlot Loop doing 9.04 in 1:46:38 for an 11:47 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 128 feet with an average pulse of 131 bpm with the temp at 55 degrees with 84 percent humidity. Last workout at 52 years old:) God Bless!!!

Figure 8 Plus Extra

I decided to change up my route and do the quiet streets around my house.  I have been a bit on edge so my sleep has not been as long as I want. I know that no matter how much sleep I get that most likely I will be crawling out of bed at 4 o'clock. It is a Thursday so that means a nice talk with my brother on the way to work. With that said, here are today's stats-- 8.73 in 1:54:01 for a 13:03 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 147 feet with an average pulse of 121 bpm at a temperature of 61 degrees and 100 percent humidity. I ran a bit to increase my pace as I was lagging in some of my miles. Lots on my mind and a lot to do-- God Bless!

Tuesday/Wednesday

These two workouts are the true beginning to my work schedule workouts as I get up at 4 and roam the empty early morning streets of Ridge. Both days I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loops(minus a tiny portion that I do in the summer). Here are the stats- Tuesday-- 8.82 in 1:59:32 for a 13:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 289 feet with an average pulse of of 126 bpm at a temperature of 70 degrees with 96 percent humidity. Wednesday I did 9.11 miles in 1:58:58 for a 13:02 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 289 feet with an average pulse of 123 bpm at a temperature of 69 degrees at 100 percent humidity.  This has been a hecrtime
of adjustment for me.  I have been attempting to get out for work much earlier which means more strength training after work.  Looking to the Lord for healing today for my family and that God will continue to use me and my family for His purposes. God Bless!

Labor Day Shuffle

I got out a bit before 6. My wife was a bit upset that I was leaving, this made it harder to leave. This is the time when I think and pray and sort things out in my mind. I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loop doing 9.35 miles in1:55:48 for a 12:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 284 feet with an average pulse of 133 bpm at a temperature of 62 degrees with humidity at 87 percent. Have a blessed Labor Day!

Thursday-Friday-Saturday

I missed Wednesday's workout because I was in the hospital all night Tuesday and most of the day on Wednesday because of a medical emergency with my daughter Rebekah. Thursday and Friday I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, and Medford Loop. Here are the stats- Thursday-- 10.3 miles in 2:25:38 for a 14:08 minute per mile pace. I intended to do less but my brother called and I couldn't end my workout without hanging up on my brother since I was talking on my iPhone watch.  There was an elevation gain of 302 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm at a temperature of 63 degrees at 91 percent humidity. On Friday I did 9.31 miles in 1:47:32 for an 11:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 306 feet with an average pulse at 153 bpm at a temp of 54 degrees with humidity at 67 percent.  I did run some as I set my alarm wrong and got out late. The cooler and dryer temperatures make for great workouts. On Saturday I did an active recovery walk not using my race walking technique doing 7.65 miles in 1:56:52 for a 15:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 511 feet with an average pulse of 103 bpm at 59 degrees and 68 percent humidity at Port Jefferson/East Setauket on the Greenway Trail.  I always order Starbucks on my phone and pick up a clover coffee in East Setauket.  There were many people out walking, biking, and running.  I saw my friends Ruth and Lenny in East Setauket just before they began their run. It's been an eventful week , but I have loved having Katie and Keon spend thw last two nights here with me-- it's the best thing ever.  I feel blessed to get the five workouts in under such trying circumstances. Workouts
have been God's gift to help me cope with stress. Praise God and God Bless! Happy Memorial Day weekend.