Raining—but not too hard!

 It was the remnants of the hurricane, but thankfully it was just a steady light rain. I was worried about the weather, but it turned out ok. I did 8.87 miles in 2:08:16 for a 14:27 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 231 feet with an average heart rate of 100 bpm at a rainy 45 degrees and 92 percent humidity. Praying for Jace who now has a mass in his leg.

Wednesday/Thursday

 It was a compacted two day period of time. My wife had to go to Pennsylvania on Tuesday because Jace had an accident at work. Tuesday night was a good busy with a visit from two of my daughters and my grandson. Yesterday I visited my friend Scott after work. It’s been tiring but good. Both days doing the Medford, Randall, and Woodlot loops.

Wednesday- 8.91 in 2:07:31 for a 14:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 102 bpm with an elevation gain of 90 feet at 52 degrees and 76 percent humidity.

Thursday— 8.77 miles in 2:08:14 for a 14:37 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 177 feet with an average heart rate of 102 bpm at 51 degrees and 94 percent humidity.  Have a blessed day!

Monday/Tuesday

 Monday— 8.66 miles in 2:06:53 for a 14:39 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 217 feet with an average heart rate of 101 bpm at 52 degrees and 83 percent humidity.

Tuesday—8.82 miles in 2:09:28 for a 14:40 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 178 feet with an average heart rate of 96 bpm at 59 degrees and 97 percent humidity. I did the Medford- Randall- Woodlot Loop.

Friday/Saturday

 Friday- 8.77 miles in 2:04:42 for a 14:13 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 99 bpm with a 174 foot elevation gain at a mild 64 degrees and 95 percent humidity.

Saturday-at Brookhaven County park. 8.65 miles in 2:44:22 for a 19:00 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 294 feet with an average heart rate 79 bpm at a comfortable 65 degrees and 81 percent humidity. It was a peaceful relaxing and quiet walk in the surroundings of the multicolors of fall. I forgot how peaceful and secluded Brookhaven is. The combination of the the two loops was the perfect distance.

Another Foggy Day

   I headed out the door at about the same time as yesterday. My pace was a bit slower, but I was not too far off. It was the second foggy day, but reflective gear definitely makes a difference. I am liking this Ridge loop when I get out early. Very quiet and remote. I did 8.79 miles in 2:12:23 for a 15:03 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 101bpm with an elevation gain of 147 feet at 63 degrees and 94 percent humidity. I am blessed! Have a great day!

Good Start

 I felt a bit more alert and rested this morning. It’s nice when things fall into line.  I did the Ridge Loop doing 8.82 miles in 2:11:27 for a 14:53 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 94 bpm at an elevation gain of 155 feet with a temperature at 62 degrees and humidity at a foggy 94 percent. Char’s friends the Mueller’s and her mom coming tonight for supper. A better day. Hoping that my trapezius muscle loosens up. Have a blessed day!

Better Day in the Rain

 I went to bed early last night, which helped me have a slightly better pace today. I started out in the darkness of the morning which gradually worked into a wet workout. I did 8.74 miles in 2:10:00 for a 14:52 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 135 bpm with an elevation gain of 195 feet at a temperature of 51 degrees and 98 percent humidity.

Long Night/Short Sleep

 I had an Pumpkin Spice Latte in the evening— combined with an off day meant a not so sleepy night’s sleep. I took the time to rest and pray, even though I didn’t fall asleep until after 1 am. The best 3:40 alarm went off and I managed to get the work in. I did 8.71 miles in 2:11:36 for a 15:07 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 205 feet with an average heart rate of 94 bpm at 45 degrees and 92 percent humidity. I was blessed to get the work in.

Early Start

 My goal was to get out so early that it wouldn’t matter if I was slow. Today I did the Ridge Road Loop. It was quiet and peaceful. I love this route. It is very dark on this route, but the bright yellow lines on the road provides me with all I need to stay on the road. I did 8.77 miles in 2:13:56 for a 15:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 152 feet with an average heart rate of 96 bpm at 66 degrees and 89 percent humidity. My daughter Ericka turns 27 today. God has truly blessed me. May God grant you a good weekend!

Slow, but Still a Go

 I got out at my usual time, but I had a feeling that I would be on the slow side— I was:). I did the Woodlot/Randall Loop. I jogged to make sure that my slow walking pace was neutralized. I did 8.71 in 2:10:02 for a 14:55 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 205 feet with an average heart rate of 95 bpm at 51 degrees and 84 percent humidity. I might be tired, but I am grateful.

Quiet Middle of the Week

 Things sometimes feel status quo— but that can be a very good thing. To have the status quo taken away wold be a sad thing indeed. I have been on the slow side here in Ridge. Fatigue and weight an issue. I’m on the upper end of my normal weight. Work as it is now involves very little movement— that I believe is a factor. Other than that, I feel great. I did 8.65 miles in 2:11:29 for a 15:12 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 156 feet and an average heart rate of 98 bpm at 52 degrees and 77 percent humidity. Thank you Jesus for your many blessings!

Blessed on a Wet and Rainy morning

 I got back a bit on the latish side from Maine, which put me a bit behind. I was slow on the workout and slow on the commute, yet I am happy. I got the work in despite some difficulty. I did 8.75 miles in 2:12:28 for a 15:08 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 112 bpm with an elevation gain of 222 feet at a rainy 58 degrees and 93 percent humidity. I was wet , but not uncommon at all. I enjoy these sort of mornings. Have a blessed day— Jesus is Lord!!!

Sunday/Monday In My Old Home

 I headed out on a Sunday, taking advantage of being on my home turf so to speak. Literally every corner is like a painting. I did 8.82 miles in 2:10:48 for a 14:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 100 bpm with an elevation gain of 559 feet at a windy 49 degrees and 73 percent humidity.

  Today I did 9:08 miles in 2:17:46 for a 15:10 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 602 feet with an average heart rate of 99 bpm at 40 degrees and 59 percent humidity. I was a little tired after a total of over 28,000 steps yesterday. I had to make a number of adjustments slowing my pace a bit. I really felt blessed to be back in Eastport— still feels like home. God bless!

Grand Finale

 I woke up with a plan in my head. It’s a good thing I had a plan, but fatigue just made everything slow. Thankfully, my commute went just fine. I did the Randall route again. I did 8.76 miles in 2:10:10 for a 14:51 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 193 feet with an average heart rate of 107 bpm at 44 degrees and 74 percent humidity. Lord willing, I hope to have a good trip to Maine. God be praised!

Slight Change or Not

 I went back to the Woodlot, Ridge, and Randall Loop. Mentally, it’s important to change things up. I did 8.74 miles in 2:07:52 for a 14:37 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 99 bpm with an elevation gain of 177 feet at 57 degrees and 59 percent humidity. I am grateful for a good start. Looking forward to going to Maine tomorrow. God bless you!

Keep it Coming

 I am getting it done, even though things are hectic.

Tuesday- 8.58 miles in 2:09:34 for a 15:05 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 163 feet with an average heart rate of 96 bpm at 48 degrees and 99 percent humidity.

Wednesday- 8.55 miles in 2:07:38 for a 14:55 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 119 bpm with an elevation gain of 194 feet at 61 degrees and and 84 percent humidity. It seems like I’m just barely getting by, but thankfully stuff is getting done. God Bless you!

Monday

 I did 8.69 miles in 2:07:53 for a 14:42 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 160 feet with an average heart rate of 97 bpm at 58 degrees and 88 percent humidity. I didn’t have a lot of sleep but it was enough. God grant me good health for a good visit in Maine. God bless you all!

Sometimes

 ....it falls together. I gave myself 3 extra minutes of sleep. I was tired again upon awakening, but still managed. Once I hit the road I am usually fine. I did the 3 times Woodlot Loop with the third lap cutting across the path. I have to backtrack a bit on my first lap to add a little distance.  I did 8.9 miles in 2:07:07 for a 14:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of undetermined since I had to charge my phone and an average pulse of 96 bpm at a temp of 61 degrees. Have a blessed day.

Experience

 Tiredness is what I felt upon waking up this morning. Most people would roll over and go back to sleep. Experience has taught me that if I get out the door I will be fine. I did get out of the door and thankfully it was a positive good morning. I did 8.75 miles in 2:06:28 for a 14:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 122 bpm an 183 foot elevation gain at a temperature of 61 degrees and 76 percent humidity. Have a blessed day all!