Feeling Can Be Deceptive

I got out in decent time.  I decided to do the Randall extra plus route. I did a few runs to make up for a pit stop. I felt like I was ahead of my time , but the clock showed me that I was just on my usual pace. I did 9.3 in 2:02:27 for a 13:09 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 256 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm at a clear 38 degrees at 63 percent humidity. I have PD today. Long day! God provides!

Standard Operation

Today I did my usual workout doing the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.31 miles in 2:02:12 for a 13:07 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 380 feet with an average heart rate of 118 bpm at a temperature of 38 degrees and 63 % humidity. There is a glimmer of light that shines through the clouds and made for a pretty morning workout. I managed to get out earlier and the result was a less hurried workout and commute. I feel blessed by God’s presence during these trying times. God Bless!

Changing it Up

This morning Instarted out on the later side of on time. I had to make a pit stop which I knew would put me on the catching up side of the morning. I made a choice as I was heading down Raynor hill I decided to do 9 x .3 mile hill sprints up Raynor Hill. So here are the stats including warm-up cool down— speed walking wad used except for running the hill sprints— 8.08 miles in 1:42:05 for a 12:38 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 342 feet with an average heartrate of 124 bpm at a damp temp of 43 degrees at 93 percent humidity. I am a bit more sore, but getting done early was a godsend. Have a blessed day!

Shorter Days

This is the time of year when you bleed daylight quickly. The entire workout is now taking place in darkness with maybe a glimmer of light. Today I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.3 miles in 2:05:08 for a 13:27 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 372 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm at a temperature of 43 degrees and 91 percent humidity. I started out with dark negative thoughts , but the thoughts and mood lightened by the end of the workout. God Bless! Praying for Christmas miracles in my family!

FridaySaturday

On Friday I woke up about an hour past my usual time. I wanted a little extra sleep , but I had to get around in time to get Rebekah to work. I’m glad that she has gotten more days at work. I did the Scenic Hills , Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.15 miles in 1:59:32 for a 13:04 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 365 feet with an average heart rate of 125 bpm at a temperature of 15 degrees and 68 percent humidity. It was a cold Thanksgiving vacation workout, but thankfully I kept a good pace. On Saturday my wife took a break and I took a hike on the Greenway trail doing 8.74 miles in 2:34:13 for a 17:39 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 591 feet with an average heartrate of 99 bpm at a temperature of 44 degrees and 65 percent humidity. Today I met my movement goal with hikes around Prosser Pines, and Randall Game Perserve along with lown mowing and yard work. Some tough things happening, but some good things as well. God is able!

Thanksgiving Starts Early

I got out around 5:30 am. I love these holiday workouts with the roads being almost completely empty. I decided to do the Ridge Loop , but I changed it up. I went reverse around Woodlot first and went all the way to 25A and went back via Castle. It was a cold and breezy fall morning, but at least the sun was out. I did 9.16 miles in 2:01:04 for a 13:13 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of   201 feet and an average heartrate of 126 bpm at a temp of 22 degrees and 47 percent humidity. My car is having problems and so is my family—yet God is in control. Praise His Name! Happy Thanksgiving!

Not Alarmed

I have been dealing with a lot per usual of things that are not fun and that are difficult. That said, I forgot to set my alarm and woke up late. Thankfully I was able to get around quickly and had a good pace. I did the Randall extra plus route doing 9.3 miles in 2:01:14 for a 13:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 175 feet with an average heartrate of 119 bpm at a temp of 33 degrees and humidity at 62 percent.  The falls sky provided a beautiful backdrop as I meandered down Raynor road to the finish. Tomorrow Lord willing we head to Maine after our Thanksgiving meal at Roger and Gill’s. Have a blessed day!

Back at It

Yesterday, after I got out of my car for work. I noticed that my back was very sore. In fact the fact that I had to take my car into the garage and walk to school kind of added to the pain. My stomach was bothering me and my legs were chapped from my workout. It was a day of aggravation including dealing with my youngest daughter— ugh. My back was sore this morning, but I stretched it out and took some ibuprofens. I honestly was not sure how it would go. I decided on the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.83 miles in 1:58:09 for a 13:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 185 feet with an average heartrate of 113 bpm at a temp of 44 degrees at 91 percent humidity. It drizzled lightly with the forecast of rain. Feeling better today. Have a blessed day!

Saturday/Sunday/Monday

Saturday in the Greenway Trail did 8.01 in 2:09:33 for a 16:10 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 585 feet with an average heartrate of 101 bpm at a temp of 48 degrees and 50 percent humidity. Sunday I did Wertheim doing 3.09 in 56:22 for a 18:10 minute per mile pace at a temperature of 39 and an average heartrate of 90 bpm. Today I did the figure 8 extra plus doing 9.2 miles at a 12:18 minute per mile pace at an average heartrate of 122 bpm. My watch stalled out but the stats are fairly accurate based from extrapolating the data. I’m blessed even in my mess. God bless you!

Missouri Loves Company

A family in turmoil tends to remain in turmoil until the route problems are solved. Sometimes it seems as if the problems are insurmountable, but yet each day you wake up with an opportunity for positive change. That’s all that I am saying as this topic could take more time to explain than I have available. I did the Randall Loop plus extra doing 9.19 in 2:04:17 for a 13:31 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 200 feet and an average heart rate of 122 bpm at temperature of 29 degrees and 48 percent humidity. I felt pretty good and enjoyed the feeling of winter. Have a most blessed day!

Ok not Ok

This was the morning of ok and not ok, with the not ok’s with the edge. I got out slightly later so I chose to run some extra. The problem was that the trash got blown all over the place so I had to regather the trash twice. I also had to make a bathroom pit stop. It was a crisp cool windy fall morning .  I did the figure 8 extra plus doing 9.27 mils in 2:03:15 for a 13:18 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 179 feet with an average heart rate of 124 bpm at a temperature of 38 degrees with humidity at 44 percent. I was comfortablotired when I woke up 

Restless Tuesday

Last night like many nights was one filled with some disappointment.  My daughter Kim decided to stay the night at her friends house rather than come home like she was supposed to. This of course creates uneasiness and sleeplessness for me and disdain for my wife.  When people don’t do what they are supposed to it creates problems for the entire household. Today I did the Medford/Randall/ Woodlot Loop doing 8.86 in 2:01:18 for a 13:41 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 219 feet with an average heart rate of 121 bpm at a temperature of 49 degrees and  a rainy 100 percent humidity. God bless! Good Night!

No School Monday

I woke up later with the extra time afforded me. It was a cold fall morning, but the skies were clear. I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loop doing 9.31 miles in 2:04:53 for a 13:24 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 363 feet with an average heart rate of 123 bpm at a temperature of  27 degrees and 85 percent humidity. I am posting this at the Toast Coffee house in Port Jefferson. Have a blessed day!

Friday/Saturday

I did the Ridge Loop reversing the beginning and the ending of the loop(Friday). I did 9.16 miles in 2:05:49 for a 13:43 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 189 feet with an average pulse of 117 bpm at a temperature of 37 degrees at 75 percent humidity. Today I did the Greenway trail with a few extra excursions doing 10:10 miles in 2:47:29 for a 16:35 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 671 feet with a heart rate of 97 bpm at a temperature of 47 degrees and 90 percent humidity. Last night it stormed so that combined with an earlier than usual start made for a beautiful fall walk.picking Charlotte and the team up now typing away outside exit 20 on the Belt Parkway. God is good!

Keep On Moving

I find that with the time change, a change occurs in me as well each year. It seems as if everything is a bit more of a struggle. You would think with the extra hour of sleep that you would have a little extra oomph, but it never seems that way. On the other hand you go to bed an hour later. My body almost always deels better with the spring ahead. Today I did the Randall plus loop doing 9.28 miles in 2:05:55 for a 13:34 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 171 feet and an average heart rate of 117 bpm at a temperature of 50 degrees and 57 percent humidity. The fall is my favorite season to train.  It’s cool, but not cold. The ruffle of the leaves blowing, with beautiful colors lavished across the treeline. The glimmer of sunlight at the end of the workout gives a little bit of hope for the day. Off to the world of PE. Court tomorrow. God Bless!

Tuesday/Wednesday

Two days of busyness. Tuesday Longwood/Medford — 9.58 in 2:10:02 for a 13:34 minute per mile pace at an elevation gain of 333 feet with an average pulse of 120 bpm at a temperature of 51 degrees at 98 percent humidity. Today I did the figure 8 extra plus loop doing 9.24 miles in 2:03:17 for a 13:21 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 159 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temperature of 53 degrees and 83 percent humidity. I voted yesterday at the 8 mile mark— stopped my watch— voted— continued to finish my workout. Have a most blessed day!

Good Star.

Batching it for another week with my wife down in the DR. I changed my routine around a bit just to experiment to see if a change would be helpful. Today I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 9.0 in 2:00:21 for a 13:22 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 201 feet and an average heart rate of 115 bpm at a temperature of 43 degrees at a cloudy 89 percent humidity .  I felt fairly good and was pleased to have a bit of daylight at the end of my workout. Tom Brady and the Pats with a big win over the Packers last night. Have a blessed day!

Sunday Special!

I headed down the trail directly after dropping the mission team off at the airport. I didn’t race walk or run— I just enjoyed the beautiful fall scenery. I saw Brian, his wife, son Eric, and Brenna as I arrived at the trail. I had a sausage biscuit as I was hungry after being up for hours. I did 8.03 miles in 2:05:51 for a 15:40 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 572 feet with an average heart rate of 103 feet at a temp of 41 degrees and 75 percent humidity. I enjoyed a trenti iced coffee on the way back. It’s been a blessed day! God bless you!

Survival

The past few days has proved to be trying. More times than not, God sees us through the storm not around it. I know God will provide, because He always does. Today I woke up from a very comfortable sleep. Experience has taught me that getting up almost always is worth the effort. It was warm, windy, and drizzling this morning. I was able to wear shorts as opposed to wind pants. I did 9.15 in 2:03:46 for a 13:31 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 209 feet with an average heart rate of 115 bpm at a warm temperature of 64 degrees at 91 percent humidity. Looking forward tot the weekend. God is good!

Back Home

I had an adventure that I would have preferred not to have done— but on the other hand I am glad that I could be there for my daughter in a dangerous situation. Today I did the Randall Loop doing 9.27 miles in 2:07:12 doing a 13:43 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 141 miles with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temperature of 57 degrees at 84 percent humidity. I felt ok, just wish that I could move faster. Glad that I made it to work on time. God Bless!