Finished

 The month of October was a productive month of training.  The pace has been starting to improve lately and hopefully stays in the 15’s and low 16’s.  Physical therapy has been helpful.  I still deal with minor things everyday, but that seems to be life in the 50’s. I did 8.69 in 2:20:26 for a 16:09 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 165 bpm with an elevation gain of 183 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 55 degrees. I don’t feel sick, but I feel a little “off”.  I do feel better with lunch in my stomach.  I have PT tonight. I have plenty of time , but I am working to get my work done before I go to the DR next week. Thank you Lord for your strength!

Here We Go Loop-D-Do

  I got out in good season again. I was a little sore from PT last night, but my spirits were good and thankfully my pace wasn’t bad either. I did the Woodlot Loop 3 times with the third lap being shortened by cutting through the path. I also do a short out and back on Woodlot going up and down the two little hills. My weight is slowly dropping thankfully.  I think the physical therapy is a good idea.  I’m not sure that it will fix all of my knee problems, but I like the training and am getting some good ideas. I did 8.79 miles in 2:16:34 for a 15:32 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 162 bpm with an elevation gain of 205 feet at an average cadence of 131 spm at a breezy 49 degrees.  The smells and feel of autumn filled the air.  Have a blessed day and a good weekend!

Randall

 I decided to give the Randall Route a go this morning.  I just did the basic loop trying to keep the workouts under 9 miles. It was a beautiful morning and I did not see a soul until the very end of my route. I did 8.76 miles in 2:15:03 for a 15:24 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 167 bpm with an elevation gain of 150 feet with an average cadence of 129 spm at 58 degrees.  A little tired today. I have physical therapy at 6 tonight. God bless!

Contentment

 Today was a very average day, but it was a good one. The reason it was good had all to do with attitude. I did not fret about what time I would get back and I did not fret when I had to make a couple of quick pit stops. Because I was relaxed, things went smoother. I actually made it to work in good season even though I was as a little behind. I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 8.96 miles in 2:28:15 for a 16:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 98 bpm with an elevation gain of 299 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 62 mild degrees. Thing’s always take more time and more effort than you think. Being patient with yourself is essential. God bless you friends— have a blessed day!

Decent Workout after Little Sleep

 Sometimes you just can’t sleep, which doesn’t happen very often for me.  I just try to remain still and rest even if I am not sleeping. I did the standard workout doing 8.62 miles in 2:18:13 for a 16:01 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 196 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at a mild 62 degrees. Physical therapy was helpful last night and tonight I start my home sessions of physical therapy. Thank you Lord for your goodness!

Good Beginning

  I was tired last night. Thankfully, I woke up with at least an average amount of energy. I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 8.93 miles in 2:24:54 for a 16:13 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 170 bpm with an elevation gain of 265 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 57 degrees.  I had some off and on knee pain in different places. My stomach has been a little off as well. I have physical therapy tonight in Rocky Point. I have two of my granddaughters over for supper. Have a blessed day!

Trying to Be Unconscious

 Every morning I judge my day by my start time and other factors.  I become overly analytical of stops, slowdowns, and so-forth. Today I determined to try to be more in the moment. I think I did better. I did 8.79 miles in 2:18:00 for a 15:41 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 176 bpm with an elevation gain of 190 feet at an average cadence of 129 spm at 51 degrees. The music on TheBlastFm- Blasezoic has been really good this week. One more day until the weekend. God bless you!

No Matter How far ahead I get…

 I always seem to end up in the same place:) .  I got out slightly earlier and went slightly further. My pace was about the same as yesterday’s pace, but with the early start I got back earlier.  It seems that even though the work went great, other things popped up and kept me at my usual pace. Here are the stats— 8.85 miles in 2:18:25 for a 15:37 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 158 bpm with an elevation gain of 144 feet at an average cadence of 129 spm at 46 degrees.

When I got back from my workout I noticed ice on my windshield. Colder weather is here. Have a blessed day!

October 18,19

 Tuesday- Medford/Randall: 8.89 miles in 2:29:19 for a 16:47 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 132 bpm with an elevation gain of 196 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at 54 overcast degrees.Wednesday - 3 times around the Woodlot loop cutting through the trail on the lad loop : 8:81 miles in 2:17:43 for a 15:38 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 147 bpm with an elevation gain of 188 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 46 degrees.

Wednesday was a surprise. My pace was at my summertime pace which had seemed to pass me by. My knees have felt better than they have for quite sometime. Praise God! Have a blessed day!

No sleep, no problem

 I did not sleep well last night.  I just seemed to have a lot running through my mind, that’s okay though. I am glad that I was able to get some sleep and was able to get a decent workout in— all things considered. When I can’t sleep, I believe this is because God wants me to pray— so that’s what I did. This morning it was sort of overcast, forecast is rain.  The workout ended up being completely dry thankfully. I did 8.59 min 2:21:56 for a 16:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 137 bpm with an elevation gain of 203 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 54 overcast degrees. Have a blessed day!

Another Rainy Day

 This morning I was a bit nervous as I’m taking thyroid medication again. I’m losing some function and need some synthetic hormones.  I was a bit hesitant as the last time I took this medication, it made me quite irritable. So far I am feeling just fine. I guess I am at such a deficit that this med is helping this time. 

  The rains came throughout the night , but fortunately there were only a few brief light showers. I did 8.56 miles in 2:20:44 for a 16:26 minute per mile pace pace with an elevation heart rate of 154 bpm with an elevation gain of 251 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 58 overcast drizzly degrees. Looking forward to the weekend— my oldest daughter Ericka turns 29 on Sunday. God is good!

Good Morning Mr. Slowpoke

 I got out early, which kind of kept me somewhat on time even though I was slow.  I was very tired when my alarm went off and drank my cup of coffee asap to kind of kickstart my morning. It was an overcast morning with several showers.  I was still feeling the effects of a long day yesterday with a doctor’s appointment and Bible study.  I am now on a thyroid medication and am scheduled for an X-ray on my knees and physical therapy for my knees.  I’m trying to be reactive to my ailing knees and pro-active so that I can keep training. Stats for the morning— 8.92 miles in 2:29:12 for a 16:43 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 104 bpm with an elevation gain of 245 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at 62 degrees. Have a blessed day!

A Little Longer

 I decided today to go slightly longer and to do a different route. There is something about going along Medford, Randall, and Whiskey Roads in the fall. These roads are surrounded by tall trees.  I got out in good season and had a new level good pace. I did 8.85 in 2:23:59 for a 16:16 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 92 bpm with an elevation gain of 200 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at 57 degrees. I got a little strength work in bed I left for work. Doctor’s appointment tonight and Bible study. Have a blessed day!

Good Feeling

 I headed out this morning with a good feeling. My body felt decent as well as my thoughts were positive.  Things weren’t perfect, but they were good. I did my usual route and I saw no one this morning.  The deer were out and moving, but that was it. Here are the stats- 8.59 miles in 2:19:57 for a 16:17 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 139 bpm with an elevation gain of 172 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 54 degrees.  Tomorrow’s I have my doctors appointment to check up on the effectiveness of my blood pressure medications which has been good.  God has truly blessed me. Have a blessed day!

Monday Stroll

   It’s Indigenous Peoples or Columbus Day so that means no school— again. I don’t mind my job at this time, but I do enjoy the break from the commute.  I decided to do a regular walk today as it seems to be easier on my body.  I will do the speed walking on the days when time is of essence.  I did the usual loop doing 8.69 in 2:36:21 for a 17:59 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 73 with an elevation gain of 236 feet with an average cadence of 116 spm at 51 degrees. I saw a few more people this morning as I was out later. Back to the regular grind tomorrow. God bless!

Feel Good Friday

 Today was certainly not a World breaking day, but it kind of felt like one.  On Friday’s I give myself the luxury of having a Five Hour Energy to help me jump start the day. I woke up in good season and got out a bit earlier.  My pace was average by my new slow poke current standards.  Taking Instaflex Advanced Formula has helped with knee pain.  It’s a little pricey, but it makes my workouts noticeably more tolerable. This morning it was comfortable out.  It’s amazing how a car pulling out of a driveway or coming down the road in a bad spot forcing me to move can be so annoying early in the morning. Here are the stats for the day- 8.60 miles in 2:21:58 for a 16:30 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 207 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at a slightly overcast 60 degrees. Have a blessed weekend. Going to a wedding upstate about 2 1/2 miles away tomorrow. Always something going:)

Good/Bad

 This was a day of good things and bad things happening. First, I woke up slightly earlier.  Secondly, my stomach was irritated which meant a little more time in the restroom. I got ready early, but my shorts were on inside out— with my shoes on. I had a good pace going, but my stomach forced a couple of stops. When all is said and done , everything about washed. Here are the stats- 8.62 miles in 2:19:55 for a 16:13 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 156 bpm with an elevation gain of 218 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 59 degrees. I’m thankful for the many blessings that Jesus gives me every day— even when there is difficulty, there is even more grace!

Day of Atonement/Yom Kipper

 Another day off. This school year has been filled with short weeks.  Days like today often provide opportunities to get a little ahead on the day to day things and to do the little things that you would have to cram into a busy day. I woke up later, getting some extra sleep and then headed out to do the Calverton Loop. I did the Loop going the opposite direction. I feel like the workout was decent considering the knee issues that I have been dealing with for the past couple of months. I was glad that last night my daughter Ericka and her girls were able to come over for supper. On the trail this morning I only saw one Biker and two other walkers. Now for the stats- I did 9.41 miles in 2:57:54 for an 18:54 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 73 bpm at an average cadence of 112 spm at an elevation gain of 306 feet including 5 times up and down the stairs on the trail at 58 drizzly degrees. It was a beautiful autumn morning. God bless you my friends!

The Rainy Morning Blues

 Today was a day of slow, sore, and late. I did the usual loop, in the steady cold and light rain. I just couldn’t seem to move any faster. The knees are better than two weeks ago , but not as good as two months ago. I’m hoping that I can get back to at least two months ago. I did 8.63 miles in 2:25:06 for a 16:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 301 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at 53 rainy degrees. Have a blessed day!

I Want Your Blood

 Today I headed out later as I was going into work at noon since I had a blood draw for my doctor. This means my morning and day are not so rushed.  In fact I like my job right now, praise God. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.12 miles in 2:34:43 for a 16:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 146 bpm with an elevation gain of 309 feet at an average cadence of 123 spm at 53 rainy degrees. I was able to talk with my mother and my daughter Ericka as well as move the two upstairs air conditioners down to the cellar. God bless you!