Workshop Friday

 I am working remotely this Friday due to some of our staff having some training. This means that I can get out a bit later than normal. The weather was comfortable and breezy. I just wore a light long sleeve shirt. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 9.1 miles in 2:12:27 for a 14:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 190 feet at 62 degrees and 84 percent humidity. The Patriots drafted most likely their quarterback of the future in Mac Jones from Alabama. Have a blessed day!

Thursday

 I got out a few minutes earlier today, which set me up for a better day and feeling decent. The only bad part of my day was that my clocking in app didn’t load, so I clocked in later. I did the Ridge loop doing 9.14 miles in 2:11:55 for a 14:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 219 feet at a drizzly  55 degrees and 87 percent humidity. I had a nice talk with my brother this morning. God bless you my friends!

Tuesday/Wednesday

 Tuesday-9.09 miles in the 2:14:12 for a 14:46 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 153 bpm with an elevation gain of 193 feet at 46 degrees and 43 percent humidity.

Wednesday- 9.04 miles in 2:14:50 for a 14:55 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 354 feet at 51 degrees and humidity at 79 percent.

I have been on the late side of average and have found it difficult to keep up. Have a blessed day! I’m so thankful!

Not Bad for a Monday

 I headed out on the late side of normal, but I did okay. I was a bit faster pace for a Monday. Traffic was decent for a Monday. These factors combined for making it to work on time. I did 9.01 miles in 2:12:56 for a 14:45 minute per mile workout with an average heart rate of 138 bpm with an elevation gain of 314 feet at 45 degrees and 50 percent humidity. I still feel out of sync, but am grateful for the Lord’s provision and grace. Have a blessed day!

The Rare Day

 This Friday morning I found myself slightly ahead of schedule, but seemed to find things to do to keep me at schedule. By the time I headed for work, arriving on time seemed like a dream. Fortunately, I made it with a minute to spare. My workout was good , and I made it below the 14 minute mark for only the second time that I can remember for this year. I did 9.09 in 2:06:22 for a 13:54 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 128 bpm with an elevation gain of 187 feet at 39 degrees and 51 percent humidity. Lord willing, we are picking up a Kia Soul in Connecticut today so taking half a work day. Be blessed!

5 Minutes

 I was really tired upon waking this morning.  Without the help of habit, I would have been snoozing. The workout is always rewarding and I am always grateful when the workout is completed. I did 9.1 miles in 2:10:17 for a 14:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 135 bpm with an elevation gain of 257 feet at 36 degrees and 51 percent humidity. I got back 5 minutes earlier today. Five minutes makes a huge difference. I made it to work on time again. Have a blessed day.

Comeback Performance

 I did the Longwood Loop , even with a later start. My pace made up for the late start and I made it back at my usual time. I was slightly miffed to realize that I accidentally paused my watch at the halfway point on Longwood. Thankfully, my watch settings give me the total distance— even if it isn’t included under the workout portion of my settings. I did approximately 9.1 miles in approximately 2:12. My approximated pace is 4:40 minute per mile pace with an approximate heart rate of 93 bpm with an elevation gain of approximately 320 feet. I made it to work in time even with a late start. Thank you Lord.

Tuesday Rumbling

 I was a bit tired, but managed to hit the road. I did 9.22 miles in 2:16:55 for a 14:51 minute per mile pace in heart rate of 102 bpm with an elevation gain of 189 feet at 42 degrees and 89 percent humidity. I’m blessed even though I feel a little “off” this week. God bless you!

Friday/Monday First Days Back

 Friday: 9.01 miles in 2:11:34 for a 14:36 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 94 bpm with an elevation gain of 210 feet at 38 degrees and 92 percent humidity.

Monday: 9.02 miles in 2:16:52 for a 15:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 89 bpm with an elevation gain of 332 feet at 44 degrees and 87 percent humidity.

My weight was finally under 200 after the weekend. It was awesome to see students back in school in grades 6-8 for the first time in over a year. Have a blessed day!

Just Missed It

 I headed out again, feeling a bit tired but grateful to be out and about. I was sort of surprised to see it drizzle, but the rain makes for a peaceful workout. I did 8.98 miles in the 2:13:55 for a 14:54 with an average heart rate of 111 bpm with an elevation gain of 321 feet at 52 degrees and 88 percent humidity. I was sort or peaceful and in my own thoughts. Looking forward to an empty house this weekend, Lord willing. God bless you!

Improved Morale

 I woke up seemingly having shaken the fatigue that plagued me from the vaccine. Another week, another funeral last night. My wife and I seem more like roommates at the moment. Hopefully I bump into her period 4 if she’s not busy. 

I did 9.04 in 2:15:17 for a 14:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 140 bpm with an elevation gain of 318 feet at 46 degrees and 81 percent humidity. My times have been slower this week. Day 5 of intermittent fasting. God bless you!

A Positive Reaction

 I had my second Moderna Shot yesterday and I did not have an adverse reaction — even now nearly 24 hours after the vaccine shot. I had a good night’s sleep and a better workout. I did 9.1 miles in 2:15:25 for a 14:53 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 143 bpm with an elevation gain of 175 feet at 42 degrees and and 81 percent humidity on the Medford/Randall Loop. I am on day 4 of the intermittent fast. I eat from 12 noon to 8 o’clock during the day. I am blessed! Thank you Jesus!

Experiment

 I am trying the intermittent fast to try to regulate my digestive tract and lower my weight. So far my digestive issues have been helped, but my weight—- not yet. I’m not worried. The diet of eating at the restaurant and then splurging for Wrestmania didn’t help the weight. Just praying that things go better with my wife. She has so much going and is so into her son and grandson that I am feeling like a bystander in my own marriage. I have been clear on my feelings, but I’m not sure if that is important. It just seems that the directions and family vision that my wife and I have are totally different entities. I love her dearly, I am just feeling so divided.

I did 9.02 miles in 2:15:04 for a 14:58 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 93 bpm with an elevation gain of 344 feet at 44 degrees and 89 percent humidity. There was a little drizzle in the air at times. I didn’t have a long sleep as I watched Wrestlemania last night with family and a friend and his son from church.

Decent Finish

 I got out the door at about the same time as yesterday. My time frame was almost exactly the same as yesterday, and I clocked in on time again. I did 9.03 mile in 2:10:30 for a 14:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 122 bpm with an elevation gain of 317 feet at 41 degrees and 100% humidity. I did the Longwood Loop for the fourth time this week.  Last day at school with 2nd grade at our site and the 3rd and 4th graders in the building. Our old friends i grades 6-8 coming back on Tuesday. Lord willing, getting my second coronavirus shot on Monday at 4:30. Have a blessed day!

Ditto Day

 Today, Thursday, seemed to mirror yesterday in many  ways. The main difference is starting 4 minutes later. For some reason I was able to get back home and to work at about the same time as yesterday. I did 9.07 miles in 2:10:54 for a 14:26 minute with an average heart rate of 151 bpm with an elevation gain of 308 feet at 39 degrees and 88 percent humidity. Thank you Lord for your goodness!

Great Start

 Any morning where I can get a good workout and get to work on time are good mornings. I did 9..06 miles in 2:11:14 for a 14:28 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 102 bpm with an elevation gain of 335 feet at 39 degrees and 83 percent humidity. I am working to get my weight under 200 and then back down to 193. Looking to God in many areas. Trusting in his love and His plan.

Good Effort

 I had another one of those nights where I slept great until 2 something and then laid in bed unable to get back to sleep. The dog even started howling at one point. I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 9.05 miles in 2:12:24 for a 14:38 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 147 bpm with an elevation gain of 181 feet at 47 degrees and 42 percent humidity. I am tired now, but the Lord provide strength. Thank you Jesus!

Friday/Monday

 Friday(at Calverton)- 9.4 miles in 2:47:28 for a 17:48 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 77 bpm with an elevation gain of 200 feet at 33 degrees and 50 percent humidity.

Monday(Longwood Loop)- 9.03 miles in 2:11:46 for a 14:35 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 109 bpm with an elevation gain of 339 feet at 47 degrees and 49 percent humidity.

Sunday night marked a night of terrible sleep after 2:00 pm. I am grateful that I did manage good sleep before that point. Looking to the Lord for the changes that need to happen. I went to work to find that I had an extra day of vacation. Good surprise. Have a blessed day!

Slow Going on A Windy Rainy Morning

 Got out early again as I had an errand to run for the church. I did the Calverton loop doing 9.27 miles in 2:57:47 for a 19:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 74 bpm with an elevation gain of 220 feet at 44 degrees and 89 percent humidity. I did a lot of texting and just could not get my groove going. Nonetheless, it was a blessed morning. It’s all about the overall plan and having faith in your plans. Thank you Lord for your undeserved blessings.