Memorial Day Monday 2022

 I was kind of reluctant, but committed to get the workout in this morning. On holidays I try to get a little more sleep without getting up too late. I like to beat the traffic and people here on Long Island— so early starts are important. I decided to do the Longwood Loop the full loop. It was a comfortable and relatively quiet morning. I felt blessed to have the health to workout and the financial means that the Lord has blessed me with. Here are the stats— 9.23 miles in 2:23:30for a 15:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 164 bpm with an elevation gain of 280 feet with an average cadence of 125 spm at 60 degrees.

   The gas prices have been high at 4.79.9 per gallon. So minimizing travel at times is important. Work this year has been brutal. On another note, this has been a productive weekend with mowing the lawn and opening the pool. Thank you Jesus for your many blessings and watch over those I love so dearly!

Slow But Improved In-Workout

 This is my last day without my Char. Taking advantage of the positives to the situation.  My first few miles were slow at around 16:30’s. I knew Longwood didn’t have school so I didn’t feel as rushed. No kids coming out to the bus stop, just the dog walker doing his thing.  I did 8.56 miles in 2:14:47 for a 15:45 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 163 bpm with an elevation gain of 304 feet with an average cadence of 124 spm at 62 degrees. It was a foggy morning. Half a day of school. Feel out of synch , but doing fine. Thank you Lord!

Almost a Duplicate

 Today’s workout was almost identical to yesterday’s. My wife left early with her parents to Texas for our niece’s high school graduation. Today I did 8.55 miles in 2:11:49 for a 15:24 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 158 bpm with an elevation gain of 271 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 53 degrees.  I will miss my Charlotte! God bless my friends!

Not Great but Definitely Better

 I headed out this morning, short on energy. Thankfully the Lord helped me through. I did 8.51 miles in 2:12:19 for a 15:32 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 165 bpm with an elevation gain of 298 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 57 degrees. Thank you Lord!

Early Friday/Slow Tired Monday on Raynor Hill

 Friday- 8.21 miles in 2:06:36 for a 15:25 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 168 bpm with an elevation gain of 268 feet with an average cadence of 131 spm at 53 degrees.

Monday: 8.26 in 2:14:00 for a 16:12 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 163 bpm at an elevation gain of 271 feet with an average cadence of 125 spm at 61 breezy degrees.

Grateful to get the work in.

Perseverance

 Today was marked with being off physically, being behind, and rationalizing cutting things short. Thankfully, I pulled through the workout and am still feeling some digestive issues. Right now I am glad that I was able to complete the workout even given the fact that it has put me behind schedule. 

I did 8.49 miles in 2:12:13 for a 15:34 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 110 bpm with an elevation gain of 292 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 54 degrees with medium rain. Please Lord heal my stomach!

Hilly Tuesday/Randall on Wednesday

 Tuesday- 8.65 miles in 2:10:06 for a 15:02 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 163 bpm with an elevation gain of 271 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 55 degrees.

Wednesday- 9.17 miles in 2:19:37 for a 15:14 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 209 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 53 degrees.

Have a blessed day!

Decent Monday

 I woke up with a slight amount of optimism and kept on schedule. I headed out for my hill workout. I did 9 x the Raynor hill doing 8.57 miles in 2:12:17 for a 15:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 309 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at a comfortable 57 degrees. Made it to work on time. God bless you!

Improved Pace

 I started out the day like any other day. Fortunately, things fell into place and went pretty good. I did the hill workout doing 8.66 miles in 2:09:38 for a 14:58 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 287 feet with an average cadence of 129 spm at 53 degrees. Good workout and good commute today. Thankful!

Flat in Ohio/ Hills in Ridge

 Fairborn,Ohio, Sunday: 6.2 miles . With an average pace of 18:09 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 72 bpm with an average cadence of 115 spm .

Fairborn, Ohio, Monday: 8.09 miles in 2:29:16 for a 18:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 71 bpm with an elevation gain of 11 feet with an average cadence of 113 spm at 51 degrees.

Tuesday: 8.52 miles with an average pace of 15:16 minutes per mile with an average heart rate of 94 bpm with an elevation gain of 11 feet with an average cadence of 130 spm at 48 degrees.

Wednesday: 8.29 miles in 2:07:45 for an average pace of 15:24 minutes per mile with an average heart rate of 128 bpm with an elevation gain of 324 with an average cadence of 131 spm at 50 degrees.

I am grateful for training as providing stability and purpose in my life and giving me an opportunity to pray and reflect. God bless you richly!

Really Early / Heading (Lord willing) to Columbus

  I have been trying to get my workout in ahead of time which I don’t always do. Thankfully I was able to get the work in. I got up at 3:30 so that I could get the work in before I went to Mr. Cesar’s to go to school. It was an overcast morning. The good thing with early starts is that you do not feel rushed. Here are the stats— 8.21 miles in 2:03:55 for a 15:06 minute per mile pace.with an average heart rate of 164 bpm with an elevation gain of 302 feet with an average cadence of 131 spm at 52 degrees. I’m blessed to get the work in. Looking forward to Caleb’s wedding and seeing family!

Early Start/But Doggone Slow

 I had a positive mindset this morning, but my body just wasn’t cooperating. I was just plain slow this morning. Thankfully I was early. Lord willing, headed to Ohio tomorrow evening. I did the hills again. Here are the stats. I did 8.29 miles in 2:11:09 for a 15:49 minute per minute mile with an average heart rate of 163 bpm with an elevation gain of 281 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 51 degrees. Thankful to get the work in!

Good Start/Embracing the Suck

 I am thankful for all the blessings that the Lord is providing. I got out in good season and was keeping it at a good pace. I did 8.67 miles in 2:09:47 for a 14:58 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 166 bpm with an elevation gain of 331 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 49 degrees. Have a blessed day!

A Little Better

 Sometimes it just takes things being a little better to be enough. Things are about the same as yesterday, but some things are a little better.  I heard a song called The Name by Disciple while doing my workout. It provided some perspective and encourage. The name of Jesus is powerful even when I am not. Here are the stats for the day: 8.54 miles in 2:10:29 for a 15:16 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 176 bpm with an elevation gain of 279 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 49 degrees.  Thank you Jesus for your power that gives me hope.

Working Out Even When You’re Down

 I have been down, especially after a bad evaluation from my principal. I had an unproductive discussion with my wife last night. Sometimes I just feel all alone in my frustration and disappointment. Thanks Lord that you are always their. I did the hills again- 8.51 miles in 2:09:51 for a 15:15 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 171 bpm with an elevation gain of 268 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 50 degrees. It was light raining at times. My mood gradually went from depressed to a bit better. Have a blessed day friend!