Friday- Saturday- Monday- Tuesday

Friday- 9.23 miles in 2:14:10 for a 14:31 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 362 feet with an average heart rate of 115 beats per minute at a temperature of 45 minutes and 81 percent humidity on the Longwood Loop.
Saturday Hike, Calverton— 9.25 miles in 1:44:06 for a 17:45 minutes per mile pace with an elevation gain of 195 feet with an average heart rate of 96 bpm with at a temp of 39 degrees with humidity at 85 percent.
Monday(Hope- 2 times loop plus Howe Hill loop . 9.07 miles in 2:09:55 for a 14:19 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 861 feet with an average heart rate of 121 bpm at a temp of 26 degrees and humidity at 59 percent.
Tuesday— Same route in the snow. 9.07 miles in 2:13:19 for a 15:06 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 861 feet with an average heart rate of 118 bpm at a temperature of 33 degrees at 94 percent humidity. There were many vehicles out in the snow, having me dodging vehicles.

Slow Thursday

I have definitely been on the slow side of my workouts. A month ago my walking times were in the 13’s per mile and now I’m working just to keep it under 15’s. If I’m over or close on my pace, I do three short pick-ups and the pace will be under 15’s. I did the Randall/Woodlot standard loop doing 9.63 miles in 2:23:23 for a 14:52 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 179 feet with an average heart rate of 111 bpm at a temperature of 35 degrees at 97 percent humidity. Stomach was a little bothersome at times , but doing alright now. Jace’s baby’s mother is coming today. God bless!

Early Christmas Morning

 I got up very early to try to get a decent workout in before anybody woke up. Apparently I woke my wife up and kind of ticked her off— but besides that it has been a Merry Christmas:)! I did the 3 x Woodlot with a few “backtrack “ hills in addition. I enjoyed the extra empty streets. I did 8.75 miles in 2:04:58 for a 14:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain 219 feet with an average heart rate 118 bpm at a temperature of 26 degrees with humidity at 79 percent. Decent workout. Have a blessed Merry Christmas!

Slow and Unrushed

I got out earlier than yesterday, but later than my usual times. Kind of countdown until Christmas for both the exciting of the day and relief from all the work and fatigue. Today I did the Longwood/Medford/ Kastal Loop doing 9.17 miles in 2:16:19 for a 14:52 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 320 feet with an average heart rate of 114 bpm at a temperature of 38 degrees and 72 percent humidity. Now for peace on earth and goodwill to all me ! God bless!

Ridge-Hope-Ridge

  Friday I did the standard 3 times Woodlot with a shortened third lap cutting across the trail. I was excited to be heading to Maine after school I did 8.61 miles in 2:07:58 for a 14:51 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 195 feet with an average heart rate of 116 bpm at a temp of 24 degrees and 56 percent humidity. On Saturday I did my standard Howe Hill loop feeling better than expected. There was snow on parts of the road. I did see the local hard core triathlete running Howe hill as I was heading home. I did 9.03 miles in 2:10:57 for a 14:29 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 945 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temp of 11 degrees and 73 percent humidity. I definitely felt the hills. I was also able to finish up my remaining strength work when I arrived home. Today I got out later and did the Ridge road loop doing 9.17 miles in 2:13:02 for a 14:30 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 216 feet with an average heart rate of 122 bpm at a temp of 34 degrees and 73 percent humidity. I saw several people out and around. So blessed to have Keon and Katie staying the week. God is in control. Have a blessed dsy!

Feeling Positive

This morning marked another day where I felt good and positive as I walked the streets of Ridge. It was a chilly morning with a brisk wind in addition to the cold temps. I was dressed for the occasion and felt ok. I did the Medford/Randall loop. My pace wasn’t fast, but my spirits were good. I was pleased to not have to slosh about in the rain. I did 8.78 miles in 2:08:49 for a 14:40 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 196 feet and an average heart rate of 112 bpm at a temp of 18 degrees and 51 percent humidity. Looking forward to a quick trip to Maine tomorrow. God bless!

Feeling Normal

It’s taken me weeks to lose the anxiety and to feel somewhat energetic and positive during my workout. I did the Woodlot/Raynor Loop 2 times and on the third ran up the first Woodlot hill and cut through the trail to Raynor. I did 8.62 miles in 2:03:10 for an14:17 minute per mile pace with 167 foot rise in elevation and an average pulse of 113 bpm at a temperature of 34 degrees with humidity at 79 percent. It was a good morning. God Bless!

Longer then Expected

I got up and did everything at the same old pace.  As I headed down the road , I made the decision to do the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Route as I wanted to hit my move goal earlier knowing that an assembly was going to cut down on my steps. I’m also trying to get ahead on my exercises knowing that I have a quick trip to Maine coming up. Here are the stats— 8.79 miles in 2:06:08 for a 14:21 minute per mile pace with a 214 foot elevation gain with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temp of 31 degrees and 92 percent humidity in the sleet and freezing rain. My feet were cold as I sloshed through the cold wet surface. I’ve certainly had some miserable weather on recent workout days, although I am blessed to get the work in. Basketball practice tonight— long day. Be blessed!

Saturday/Monday

 I try to get in some sort of hike/walk on the weekend to supplement my weekly more intense workouts. Saturday ended up being a bit of a honey do day, but I managed to make it to the Calverton Loop. I was very tired , but I really wanted to be at both services to support Charlottes as she spoke in church. I ended up doing 9.29 miles in a steady drizzle in 2:54:21 for an 18:45 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 264 feet with an average heart rate of 97 bpm at a warm 56 degrees and 94 percent humidity. Today Monday, my goal is to work out shorter so that I have enough energy to drive to Maine Friday and Lord willing get a Saturday morning workout in the books. Today I did 8.20 miles in 2:01:09 for a 14:46 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 198 feet with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a temp of 34 degrees and 54 percent. I’m blessed. Have a great day!

An Almost Miss

Last night I put my watch on software update and then put it on my charger. This morning I wake up and notice that my watch face is blank and it’s 25 minutes past wake up time. I drank my coffee and directly went to get in my workout gear. Still feeling the after effects of my medicine I was very jittery. I decided to do my shortest standard rout— the Woodlot/Ridge/Randall route doing 8.29 miles in 1:58:44 for a 14:19 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 198 feet with an average pulse of 109 bpm at 30 degrees and 83 percent humidity. Have a most blessed weekend.

Good Triple

I woke up with my primary goal to get 9 miles in, since it is a slow day at work. I did the Woodlot Loop 3 times doing 9.09 in 2:07:07 for a 14:00 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of of 174 feet with ann average pulse of 111 bpm at 27 degrees and 49 percent humidity. Felt decent. Have a blessed day!

Sunday-Wednesday

Sunday— Calverton Loop- I had to shorten this up a bit by coming through the air strip. 9.86 in 2:38:26 for an elevation gain of 177 feet with an average heart rate of 100 bpm for a 17:53 minute per mile pace with the temperature at 36 degrees and humidity at 57 percent.
Monday— The Medford/Randall Loop - I was tired and behind. Doing 8.23 miles in 2:00:19 for a 14:36 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 203 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temperature of 47 degrees and 92 percent humidity.
Tuesday— I had a doctor’s appointment so I had extra time to do 9.23 miles in 2:15:24 for a 14:40 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of of 309 feet with an average heart rate of 115 bpm at a warm 53 degrees at 92 percent humidity. Bad weather on it’s way.
Wednesday— I did the figure 8 extra plus loop doing 8.64 miles in 2:06:06 with an elevation gain of 184 feet with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a temperature  34 dropping degrees an everyone still speaking. Have a blessed evening!

Back at It

It was good to be back in the groove, but I definitely did not feel myself. I was a little slow, but you have to start someplace. I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 8.77 miles in 2:06:45 minutes for a 14:27 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 181 bpm with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a temp of 34 degrees and with humidity at 56 percent. Have a blessed day!

Woodlot/Randall Loop

I picked my shortest route today as I have a procedure tomorrow and I am not allowed to eat anything solid. Also, I don’t want to go into the procedure overtired. I did 8.28 miles in 1:57:22 for a 14:10 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 183 feet with an average heart rate of 116 bpm at a temp of 31 degrees and 78 percent humidity. I’m not looking forward to tomorrow, but I know I need to go. The Lord will strengthen me. Have a blessed day!

Working Out in the Snow

I got up at my usual time and was surprised to see that it was still snowing. It’s kind of a magical feeling working out in the early morning snow. I did the figure 8 extra plus loop doing 8.59 miles in 2:06:39 for a 14:44 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 118 bpm with an elevation gain of 183 feet at 31 degrees and 92 percent humidity. I was a bit behind going to work and was rear ended, fortunately with little damage and no injuries. Have a blessed day!

A Little Tired

I just couldn’t fall asleep last night, so this morning I operated on fumes. I did the Medford/Randall Loop in 2:07:09 covering 8.84 miles for a 14:22 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 242 feet with an average heart rate of 120 bpm at 38 degrees and 93 percent  humidity. The roads had some water from the overnight rain. Fortunately, there was little to no rain activity. The threat of snow is in the air. Snowing now as I’m in bed. Good Night and God Bless!

Before the Storm

I was hopeful to get a walk in today with Thursday being an off day due to a scheduled colonoscopy. The weather was fine as I headed out the door and down the road. I did my standard figure 8 summer route. Today was a productive day thankfully with mixed precipitation making the day miserable. Here are the stats- 8.47 miles in 2:26:07 for a 17:15 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 198 feet with an average heart rate of 99 bpm at a temperature of 28 degrees and 65 percent humidity. God is so good! Have blessed day!