Last Week in Hope: Foggy Monday

  I went out expecting comfortable conditions, but quickly found out that the humidity made for a sticky workout. I was a little slower as is usually typical of a Monday workout. I am somewhat dreading heading back to LI and being in the backdrop of the Blackmore family. At least I will be with my Charlotte and my daughters and of course my grandchildren. I did 9.13 miles in 2:21:12 for a 15:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 90 bpm with a 792 foot elevation gain at 63 degrees and 100 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

Friday/Saturday in Hope

 It’s unusual to spend so much time in Maine, but God must have known that this is what I needed even though I am missing my wife, daughters, and grandchildren. I did the Howe Hill loop on Friday and a two looper with some extra off course work. 

Friday- 9.12 miles in 2:22:12 for a 15:35 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 140 bpm with an elevation gain of 795 feet at 57 degrees and 92 percent humidity.

Saturday- 9.47 miles in 2:23:21 for a 15:08 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 134 bpm with an elevation gain of 888 feet at 57 degrees and 87 percent humidity.

Today Sunday I am taking it off from walking with just a bit of strength work. It’s a rainy day. Next week promises to be a bit more hectic. Have a blessed day!

Comfortable in Hope

 I headed out the door a few minutes earlier than usual. I was greeted by a pleasant, cool breeze out of the north with desirable dew points. I just soaked up the quiet solitude of mid-coast Maine. I did my usual route. In the mornings I see * a couple of young ladies who sometimes walk a dog * a runner running with his dog, * a young lady biking up the back side of Howe Hill, and * an unfriendly runner who is long on talent and short on pleasantries. I did the usual Howe Hill Loop doing 9.15 miles in 2:20:25 for a 15:21 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 94 bpm with an elevation gain of 801 feet at 59 degrees and 89 percent humidity. The hills may be challenging, but the solitude, peace, and beauty counterbalance the challenge. So blessed to be here in beautiful Maine.

Tuesday/Wednesday in Hope, Miane

 Tuesday- 9.02 miles in 2:18:51 for a 15:23 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 789 feet at 65 degrees and 95 percent humidity.

Wednesday- 9.11 miles in 2:20:37 for a 15:25 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 139 bpm with an elevation gain of 798 feet at 66 degrees and 96 percent humidity.

Kim called me on Wednesday and talked with me for awhile. I ended up at my parents because Camp Good News had two positive Covid cases. Today my parents and I went to an Amish store up in Unity. Watching westerns now. Have a blessed night.

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

 For some reason, my workouts aren’t being saved on my phone so I’m estimating on Wednesday and Thursday. I did the Longwood Loop on both days- Thursday, i did the Niewood version of the loop. Both days it was an estimated 9.3 miles. I tried getting out a few minutes earlier as at 8 things get more hectic. Today I did the Woodlot/Ridge/Randall Loop doing 9.34 miles in 2:21:44 for a 15:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 91 bpm with an elevation gain of approximately 200 feet at 74 degrees and 94 percent humidity. I passed a lady who was also a speed walker. Have a blessed day. Headed to Maine on the Orient Point ferry. Camp Good News Lord willing dor 2 weeks. God use and strengthen me!

Thursday/Monday/Tuesday

 I did 9.58 miles in 2:27:37 for a 15:24 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 105 bpm with an elevation gain of 300 plus feet at 71 degrees and 90 percent humidity— on Thursday.

Monday— I did approximately 9.5 miles on the Longwood Loop at approximately a a 15:45 minute per mile pace. My watch is not giving me all the data at this time. 

Tuesday- I did the Woodlot, Ridge, Randall Loop doing 9.37 miles in 2:22:41 for a 15:14 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 94 bpm with an undetermined elevation gain probably at around 200 feet at 67 degrees and 90 percent humidity.

Thank you Lord!

Summer Stroll Down Ridge

 This week has been about mixing up my routes a bit. Today I did the Ridge Road loop doing 9.45 miles in 2:24:54 for a 15:19 minute per mile pace and heart rate of 99 bpm with an elevation gain of 185 feet at 70 degrees and 94 percent humidity. 70 may not seem hot, but combined with the humidity and my like for cool temps it seems uncomfortable.  You have to appreciate where you are at and not hurry time along too quickly. By God’s strength that is what I am doing! Have a most blessed day!

Breezy Tuesday

 I have been waking up earlier than other summers. I find that I prefer getting out earlier while it is cooler and fewer people. In my mind I still think about Eastport and that way of life being the norm. Meanwhile, I am grateful for where I am and trust the Lord’s timing. I do look forward to my trip, Lord willing, to Maine in about a week and a half. Today I did the Woodlot, Ridge, Randall Loop doing 9.31 miles in 2:22:13 for a 15:17 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 120 bpm at an elevation gain of 192 feet at a temperature of 72 degrees and humidity at 79 percent. Learning to enjoy the season and the schedule ar hand. God bless!

Thursday/Friday/Monday

 Did a lot of hustling around for my wife’s and my anniversary getaway— but the weather Friday and Saturday was rainy and cold. I did Thursday doing the Longwood Loop, Friday doing the Calverton Trailplus six stairs, Monday  doing Woodlot/Ridge/Randall. 

Thursday- The last hot day day I did 9.27 miles in 2:21:57 for a 15:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 166 bpm with an elevation gain of 305 feet at 71 degrees and 95 percent humidity.

Friday: It was a damp day so I did a regular hike plus 6 times up Drew’s stairs doing 9.34 miles in 2:56:03 for an 18:51 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 71 bpm with an elevation gain of 214 bpm at 70 degrees and 96 percent humidity.

Monday: A quiet holiday July 5th day workout before a trip with Char to Fishkill, NY to pick up the hard in demand chlorine tablets. I did 9.23 miles in 2:21:32 for a 15:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 137 bpm with an elevation gain of 174 feet at 63 degrees and 94 percent humidity. Seems late to be hitting the summer groove and it seems somewhat more rushed than usual. The blessing has been the increased time with my granddaughters Ryleigh and Ruby. 

May God bless you richly!