Going Slow but Still a Go

Logging Both Friday’s workout and today’s hike on the Greenway trail .  Yesterday I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Workout doing 8.6 miles in 2:02:07 for a 14:11 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 210 feet with a heart rate of 115 bpm at a nice temperature of 46 degrees and 73 percent humidity. Today I did 8 miles in 2:20:22  for a 17:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 589 feet with an average heart rate of 98 bpm at a very nice temp of 62 degrees and humidity at 53 percent. Lots of people out on The Greenway trail. I stopped and got my iced Italian Roast Clover coffee at Starbucks (on the go of course). Charlotte was at a bridal shower which afforded me the opportunity to hike. It’s been a food month for movement goals. Have a very blessed day!

Good Morning

This morning I gave little thought to time, but instead just focused on the task at hand. I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop for the first time in awhile on a school day doing 9.07 miles in 2:03:15 for a 13:35 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 346 feet with an average heart rate of 115 bpm at a temperature of 26 degrees at 81 percent humidity. I did no jogging today. A good effort. God Bless! Professional development tonight.

A Little Bit Stronger

Today’s workout started slow, but I incorporated some pick-ups of 30-40-90 seconds. The result was 9.3 in 2:03:16 for a 13:15 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 157 feet and an average heart rate of 121 bpm at a temp of 31 degrees and 44 percent humidity on the Randall Road conventional loop. Started slow but ended up pretty good. God Bless!

Easy on the Rubber

I woke up this morning after a restful night’s sleep. It was just another morning, even though one never knows what will happen in a day. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop making an effort not to run as my knees have been getting a little achy. I did 8.74 miles in 2:03:18 for a 14:08 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 189 feet and an average heart-rate of 111 at a temperature of 34 degrees and a very dry 29 percent humidity. The morning seemed cold compared to yesterday. I love this time of year. A time of hope and dreaming about a better future. Looking to you Lord!

Sagging More than Swagging

The motto the past three weeks has been “I can’t get out of my own way “. My energy has been slightly down, but thankfully I have been able to get the work in. Today I did the 3 times Woodlot Loop doing 8.86 miles in 2:00:15 for a 13:34 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 191 feet and an average heart rate of 120 bpm at 47 degrees and 55 percent humidity. I was a bit tired , but thankfully habit and the Lord pulled me through. God is good!

Brookhaven/Connetquot

I went on a pre-church hike in Brookhaven and a post-church hike at Connetquot State Park with Char. Here are the stats- Brookhaven: 5.48 miles in 1:39:49 for an 18:12 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 165 feet and an average heart rate of 96 bpm at a temp of 36 degrees and 49 percent humidity. Connetquot: 3.13 miles in 1:02:14 for a 19:52 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 20 feet and an average heart rate of 98 bpm at a temperature of 52 degrees and 29 percent humidity. At Brookhaven there was a group of two couples and a dog. I think that they roughly did the same route as me just slower and shorter. Connetquot is just beautiful. Char and I ate lunch at Penera. Have a blessed evening.

Saturday in the Cool

I headed out early even though I was kind of tired. The cooler temps made for a walk of solitude. Charlotte did her father’s Weight Watchers which afforded me the time to get out. I did 9.76 miles in 2:55:56 for an 18:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 700 feet for a 96 bpm at 34 degrees and 56 percent humidity. Today is special as it’s my youngest daughter’s birthday— Kim is 20 today. Going out to eat with Char’s friends tonight listening to our worship leader croon tonight. God Bless!

3 Times Around

I was not quite on top of my game, and I was thinking of doing my shorter route. I decided to do my new Friday route of 3 times Woodlot. It was a drizzly morning, but the Lord gave me the strength.  I did 8.82 miles in 1:58:47 for a 13:28 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 221 feet with an average heart rate of 124 bpm at 45 degrees and 96 percent humidity. Blessed to get the work in. Looking forward ro the weekend. Looking to you Lord!

Tired

The early mornings and Bruins game have put my energy level down. My stomach has been a little off this week as well. I did the Woodlot/Randall Loop this morning for a change. I did 8.83 miles in 2:05:54 for a 14:15 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 172 feet and a 117 heart rate at a temple of 41 degrees and 79 percent humidity. I was so slow this morning. Looking to the Lord for His Strength!

Daddy Sang Bass

I strangely enough went through my morning routine smoothly which is great considering my late arrival and bedtime last night. Thankfully, I did ok. I did the Ridge Route doing 8.82 in 2:02:47 for a 13:54 minute per mile pace. I heard two owls on Ridge Road with one hooting in bass and the other hooting in a tenor tone. The moon was full and bright. The elevation gain was 187 and the heart rate was 117 bpm at 26 degrees and 88 percent humidity. Feeling a bit tired now. God is great!

Bruins Tonight

It was a long day yesterday, yet productive. I tried to get as much done as possible last night and this morning knowing that I will be late home tonight and not able to get much done. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.89 miles in 2:02:12 for a 13:44 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 199 feet at a heart rate of 116 bpm at a temof 27 degrees and 80 percent humidity. Going with a friend Scott from work with hos wife. Mr. Fox and Ms. Hoshing also coming to
the game , but sitting in different seats. Have a blessed day! Fo Bruins!!!

3 Times A Go

I woke up intending to do a shorter workout, but thankfully ended up doing a standard workout doing the Woodlot Loop 3 times. The interesting thing that I noticed when looking at my heart rate graph is how my heart rate spiked when I did the hill sprint each of the three times. I did 9.02 miles in 1:49:11 for a 13:12 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 196 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a cold 25 degrees and 59 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

Beautiful Cool Sunday Morning

I got out the door in good season as I intended to hike the Greenway trail. I knew that I would be taking Jace to meet him friend’s about 50 miles West of New York City after church. I did 7.43 miles in 1:59:52 for a 16:07 minute per mile pace with a 541 foot elevation gain with an average heart rate of 104 bpm at a temp of 33 degrees and 48 percent humidity. My wife and I ate in Cold Spring on the Hudson River. Now we are about to cross the Throgs Neck onto Long Island. Looking forward to this week!

Looping Around Woodlot

I did a repeat of last Friday’s workout doing 3x the Woodlot Loop. I increased the pace on the usual .3 mile hill run portion of the loop. It was mild, windy, and very dark. Here are the stats- 9.09 miles in  200:01 for a 13:12 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 246 feet and an average heart rate of 119 bpm at 51 degrees and 81 percent humidity. Long day with Parent/Teacher Conferences. God Bless!

Sliding Into the Dark of the Morning

I woke up a bit tired and fatigued, but I had enough sleep and caffeine to be productive. I did the Ridge Loop doing 8.9 miles in 2:00:27 for a 13:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 181 feet and an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a mild 40 degrees and 80 percent humidity. Still tired, but will keep it moving. God bless!

A Good Day

My daughter Rebekah’s Birthday was a good day. We had supper together last night with my three New York daughters and 3 New York grandchildren along with Jace and my wife. Char put together a wonderful meal and a good time. I brought my daughter Kim home after the party. Oh yeah, we also had Bekah’s boyfriend Danny. Today I got around, but as usual the body kind of responds in slow motion. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.71 in 1:58:45 for a 13:37 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 152 feet and an average heart rate of 120 bpm at 28 degrees and 66 percent humidity.  Blessed to get the work in ! Praise God!

33 rpm / Wish I Could Move Quicker

I woke up still feeling myself around this time change. I’m still treading a lot of water. I did the Woodlot, Randall Standard workout doing 8.53 miles in 1:54:14 for a 13:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 201 feet and an average heart rate of 120 bpm at a temperature of 35 degrees at 49 percent humidity. Got my chins-ups finished and ab work. Stuff to get done. God bless ye!

First Real Workout After Time Change

I woke up at my usual time, not feeling the effects of the time change. I know I am effected because everything is slower. Despite my good intentions I just seem to be a bit behind. Praying for a good week.  I did the Medford, Randall, Woodlot Loop doing 8.76 miles in 2:03:45 for a 14:07 minute per mile pace, with an elevation gain of 188 feet and an average heart rate of 114 bpm at a milder 43 degrees and 76 percent humidity. I am glad that I got a set of benches and the fab forty in before I headed out the door. God is great!  Hope your day is blessed!

Rainy Sunday

Today was the day we spring ahead, and truthfully I felt pretty good. I could hear the pitter patter of ice pellets hitting the window before getting out of bed. I was pleased to see that the ground was still bare. I headed to Wertheim after spending time in the Word and with my wife. The rain started to pick up as my hike progressed. I did 7.38 miles in 2:11:48 for a 17:51 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 199 feet with an average heart rate of 96 bpm at a temp of 36 degrees and 89 percent humidity. I was behind schedule, but I made it to church with Ericka and Ryleigh. Watching Reckit Ralph now with Char and Ryleigh. God bless !

Heading to Court

I was able to get around later as I have to take my daughter to court today (she’s a witness) . I drank my coffee and then set out down Raynor to do the Woodlot Loop three times for 9.03 miles in 1:57:09 for a 12:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 192 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temperature of fifteen degrees at 76 percent humidity. A couple of good days in a row. God Bless you!

Up N Going

I seemed to have a bit more zip this morning. I was dozing a lot last evening due to feeling exhausted. I guess the dozing payed off as this morning was a good showing. I did the Ridge Road Loop doing 9.03 miles in 1:58:02 for a 13:04 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 208 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a cold 16 degrees at 44 percent humidity. A beautiful morning and a good commute. Hope your day is blessed!

Moving Almost Grooving

I woke up after a sound night’s sleep following a long day yesterday. I was so glad that my daughter Ericka and granddaughter a Ryleigh came to Bible study last night. My daughters and I share a common history. Still seeking that place where acceptance rules and love flows freely. Grateful for what I have in the meantime. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.7 miles in 2:00:07 for a 13:48 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 209 feet with an average heart rate of 118 bpm  at a seasonally cool 20 degrees with a 46 percent humidity. It wasn’t my fastest day, but it was an improvement.  God is Good!

Good Morning

I started the morning with some optimism and faith. I did the Woodlot/Randall New Loop doing 8.49 miles in 1:58:59 for a 14:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 223 feet and an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a temperature of 22 degrees and 47 percent humidity. Suddenly extra work to do God Bless!

More Time Means More Miles

 I woke up at about the same time as usual, but thankfully I was able to lay in bed until 4:10. I then read my Bible and then slowly prepared myself for my adventure in the snow. The roads were in good shape— just lots of slush and standing water in places. There weren’t many cars out just lots of plow trucks. I did the Scenic Hills, Smith Road, Medford, and Kastal Loop for the first time in a long time. I did 9.41 miles in 2:15:37 for a 14:25 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 368 feet with an average heart rate of 116 bpm at a snowy temp of 33 degrees at 95 percent humidity. When I got home I shoveled out my house. Thankfully, I was able to do a couple of sets of bench presses before heading out the door. The commute to work was easy with so many cancellations and delays. It was a great start to the day! God Bless you!

Mixed Workout

I started out thinking the Greenway Trail might be passable even after the snow on Friday. I was so wrong. I walked a mile out hoping that the uneven frozen in places mix of ice and snow would improve. It didn’t— 7.5 miles in that those conditions would take too long. I decided to turn around and finish up at another location where the footing was good. I ended up going home and doing the Woodlot Loop twice and added the stats to the previous 2 miles on the Greenway trail. I did 8.18 miles in 1:59:50 for a 14:38 minutes per mile with an average heartrate of 113 bpm. at a temperature of 33 degrees and 81 percent humidity. Hoping a big storm actually hits tonight.

Another Snowy Morning

I did the same route that I started on Monday— The Woodlot Triple finish on the trail. This certainly wasn’t my fastest week, but I am grateful to get the work in. Cutting back that little bit on the distance has helped me so that I don’t feel as rushed. Here are my stats- 8.61 in 2:00:13 for a 13:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 172 feet with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a snowy 27 degrees at 61 percent humidity. Looking forward to the weekend. Pick up my in-laws with Charlotte tonight. God Bless!