Darkness

My impressions for my workouts this time of year is darkness. The entire workout is done in the dark. This morning I was tired , but somewhat positive. I did the Randall Road Loop doing 9.29 miles in 2:07:14 for a 13:42 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 155 feet with an average heart rate of 116 bpm at a temperature of 44 degrees and 74 percent humidity. So blessed to get the work in. God Bless!

Downpour

I stayed up late watching the Red Sox clinch the World Series in Los Angeles last night. This morning it was a matter of operating on fumes. I cut my workout short as I was drenched through in the thunderstorms that came through Ridge this morning. My stats are a bit of a guess as far as distance, but it is fairly close. My watch I think was effected by the downpour— 8.15 miles in 1:52 for a 13:56 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of approximately 180 feet at a temperature of 51 degrees at 100 percent humidity. That’s it for now. God bless you!

Sunday Runday

 I got out a bit earlier than last week. My plan was to jog and speed walk. There were lots of leaves on the ground along with branches from the heavy rain and strong winds. There were fewer people out on the trail. I stopped quickly for my iced flat white at Starbucks. I had a nice hike with my wife later in the day. The stats for the day 7.54 in 1:22:30 for a 10:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 529 and an average heart rate of 142 bpm at a temp of 47 degrees and 92 percent humidity. Looking to the Lord for strength and thanking Him for His goodness!

Moving Along

I guess a new pair of shoes can make a big difference. My pace has improved greatly since I switched to a new pair of workout shoes. I woke up like usual first looking into the Word for guidance. The thpughts of all the horrible family things that I have experienced haunt me every morning. It feels as if I am living in a bad dream and that’s not discounting all the blessings that I experience. Today I did the Randall Loop doing 9.28 miles in 2:00:28 for a 12:58 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 165 feet with an average heart rate of 120 bpm at a temperature of 42 degrees and 75 % humidity. This has been the week of being a little bit behind, it’s annoying. Lord I’m in need of you! God Bless!

New Sneakers New Speed

A good day yesterday with a Red Sox win in the World Series game 1 and a win in court. I decided to get my new sneakers out 3 days earlier than planned. My body just felt dead and I attribute that to my running shoes. So I pulled put my new North Face with brand new insoles for my morning workout. I did the Scenic Hills, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.28 miles in 2:01:28 for a 13:05 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 117 bpm with an elevation gain of 371 feet at a temp of 46 degrees. My legs felt alive wearing my new shoes. My knees start to ache when my shoes lose their support. I figured 3 days early is ok to stave off injury. Off to work — God Bless!

Court Tuesday

In the middle of trying to get a protection order against my daughter’s boyfriend. Anyway, this morning I got out later and did the Ridge Loop— the first time in awhile. It was cool and overcast. The traffic was heavier as I got out later. I did 9.42 miles in 2:11:34 for a 13:58 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 187 feet with an average heart rate of 112 bpm at a temp of 42 degrees and 91 percent humidity. I was felt like cutting it short and laying on the couch, but I knew that if I kept putting one foot in front of the other I could finish. Have a blessed day! Here in family court in Central Islip. Looking forward to Bible study tonight!

Friday/Sunday

Figure 8 extra plus- 9.11 miles in 1:54:36 for a 12:35 minute per mile pace at an elevation gain of 180 feet with an average heartrate of 118 bpm at s temperature of 36 degrees and 74 percent humidity. Today I did 7.43 miles in 1:24:37 for an 11:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 541 feet with an average heart rate of 139 bpm.at a temperature of 47 degrees and 70 percent humidity.Two good workouts. I’m very blessed. Included more thsn usual jogging. God bless and good night !

My Element

It seems that this is the year where we went directly from hot and humid to jacket weather. Other folks are complaining about the cold , but I feel like I am coming alive in this weather. Last night my wife and I attended a movie, which I slept a good portion of as I was very tired and apparently very comfortable. This morning I did the figure 8 extra plus doing 9.03 miles in 1:58:19 for a 13:06 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 183 feet and an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temperature of 44 degrees at a very comfortable 52 percent humidity. My spirit was light and cheerful as I plauded along the early morning streets. Have a blessed day!

Cool 9

The weather was decidedly cooler today with a temperature of 44 degrees at 79 percent humidity. I headed out at exactly the same time as yesterday, but today I did the Randall extra plus loop doong 9.19 miles in 2:00:54 for a 13:09 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 189 feet with an average heartrate of 117 bpm. It was a brisk , but bright morning. So blessed to be training in such a beautiful climate. Had to mix in some jogging to keep the pace respectable. Have a blessed day!

Fall-Like

I was tired when waking up, after a long day yesterday. My coffee provided the little bit of revival that I needed to get out the door. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.81 in 2:03:05 for a 13:58 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 198 feet with an average heart rate of 134 bpm at a temperature of 56 degrees at 57 percent humidity. Stuff to do . God is good !

A Mixed Bag

I didn’t go to sleep until I knew the results of the Patriots and Red Sox games. Thankfully, they both won. This morning I hit the Longwood, Scenic Hilla, Medford Loop at a not terrible time. I did 9.15 miles in 2:06:24 for a 13:48 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 358 feet with a resting heart rate of 112 bpm at a temp of 48 degrees and 78 percent humidity even though it was drizzling. I had another slow commute day. My laptop is in my car which is back home since Jace is doing my breaks. Looking to you Oh Lord! Praying for my daughter Rebekah as she has a job interview today!

Stubborn Fool

I woke up and noticed the rain coming down incessantly. I decided to brave the elements, but the rain increased in intensity. I was soaked and I kept walking through deep mud puddles. I was tempted to cut things short, but I was just too stubborn to stop. I did the Randall Loop soing approximately 9 miles in appreciate 2 hours. My watch stopped after 5.36 miles at a slow 14:28 minute per mile pace. I ran the majority of the remaining distance and made it home in good season. My commute was slow, but I made it. Glad the weather is better now and feeling fall-like. My weight was up today after being down yesterday . I need to stay consistent. Have a blessed day!

Tired but Moving

I woke up at my usual time and read my Bible. I was not 100% with it, but God’s Spirit is at work. I got out a couple minutes later than I wanted. My ace has been slow so I have had to do some jogging to keep it respectable. I did the Medford, Randall, Woodlot loop doing 8.66 miles in 1:56:29 for a 13:27 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 198 feet with an average pulse of 120 bpm at a temp of 70 degrees and 95 percent humidity. It was very dark with cloud cover blocking any sort of light coming from the sky. The commute has been a pain rhis year. A little tired , but this is my easiest day. Had a nice conversation with my brother. So glad that we decided to make a commoto keep in touch. Have a blessed day!

Red Sox 4 Yankees 3

I had a shorter night’s rest as I stayed up until the end of the Red Sox game where the Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-1 in the divisional series. This morning I did the Medford, Randall, Woodlot Loop doing 8.81 miles in 2:01:58 for a 13:50 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 197 feet with an average heart rate of 112 bpm at a temp of 68 degrees and 100 percent humidity. My body weight was down to 194 pounds. My blood work came back and I have to go back in another month to check my thyroid. It seems as if my thyroid is under active. Anyway, looks like blood being drawn will be a
way of life. This route is also quiet and peaceful. I had a good time at Bible Study last night. Keep Him first!

Routine

I woke up at my usual time to do my new standard loop the figure 8 extra plus doing Woodlot backwards. I started out with slow splits so I had to include some jogging to get back in good time. The streets are black and empty making me feel peaceful. I work out, pray, and dream as I continue along the streets of Ridge in the early morning hours. Here are today’s stats- 9.02 miles in 2:00:42 for a 13:22 minute per mile walking pace with an elevation gain of 214 feet with an average heartrate of 119 bpm with the temp in the 60’s with cloud cover.  I was disappointed to see my bodyweight at 197.  Not being careful and eating out caught up with me. I will have to tighten up. Have a blessed day!

Overcast

I got out later as I was off from school, plus I had blood work at 9. I did the Longwood, Scenic Hills, Medford Loop doing 9.41 miles in 2:12:55 for a 14:07 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 340 feet with an average heart rate of 115 bpm at a temperature of 62 degrees and 97 percent humidity. I felt pretty good. It was food not being rushed in the morning. Now we are heading to Montauk Lord willing. God is good!

Sunday Surprise

I decided to do something as I was very sedentary yesterday. I decided on the Greenway Trail even though I knew that I would have to do something to pick the pace up given the amount of time allotted. So I race walked most of the trail making my customary stop at Starbucks to get my Nitro Cold Brew. I also ran some on the way back in order to stay ahead of a runner. I did 7.56 miles in 1:33:22 for a 12:21 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 502 feet with an average heartrate of 137 bpm at a temp of 70 degrees and 95 percent humidity. What started out as an afterthought turned into a decent workout. Blood drawn tomorrow. God Bless!

Ridge Road Again

I took the day off from work as I am heading to Alfred State with my wife to attend parent weekend. I got out a bit later as I watched the Patriots play the Colts in Thursday night football. I did 9.5 in 2:13:16 for a 14:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 146 feet with an average heart rate of 114 bpm at a temperature of 62 degrees and humidity at 84 percent. Kind of slow , but it didn’t matter. I did 5 sets of squats this morning. Over halfway now, at a local diner a few miles back. Have a blessed day!

Doing Alright

I got out the door in good season, but my walking pace has been off. To compensate I did some interpersped jogging. The result was a good average workout. At least my body weight is down and my bench press and chin-up reps are up. I did the figure eight extra plus doing the Woodlot loop in reverse. I like this loop as it offers the least traffic . Here are the final stats- 9.06 in 2:01:23 for a 13:24 minute per mile with an elevation gain of 178 feet with an average heartrate of 119 bpm at a temp of 64 bpm and 91 percent humidity. Had a nice 2 mile walk with my wife at dusk at Wertheim. God Bless!

Tuesday/Wednesday

I did 9.04 miles in 2:05:27 for a 13:52 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 169 feet and an average heart rate of 108 bpm at a temp of 66 degrees and humidity at 99 percent. Today I did 9.04 miles in 1:59:56 for a 13:15 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 169 feet and an average heart rate of 123 bpm at a temperature of 64 degrees and 96 percent humidity. I did the figure 8 extra plus doing the Woodlot in reverse. I’m really liking this loop. God Bless! Good to have Charlotte home!

Interrupted Sleep....

but God saw me through. I had a good weekend with my daughters and granddaughters. God had me here for a purpose. My daughter’s evil ex boyfriend called her by some anonymous snap chat account and told her that he would publicly release private conversations and kill her boyfriend. Needless to say she was shaken up. This kept me up for an hour , but thankfully I was able to get back to sleep. I decided on the figure 8 extra plus after reading my Bible. I like the quietness of this loop,and I have been reversing the direction of the Woodlot Loop so that I end on a quiet note instead of passing through Middle Country. Here are the stats -8.85 miles in 2:03:05 for a 13:54 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 162 feet and an average heart rate of 114 bpm at a temperature of 58 degrees and 93 percent humidity. I met my movement goal yesterday mainly because I walked up and down the street until I met the goal. Looking to the Lord for His guidance! God bless! I think Charlotte will be back tomorrow from Hawaii.