The Cobwebs of Tuesday

 I slept a good amount, but I know that my wife is still upset with me. It always bothers me. I did the Woodlot loop in the usual direction doing the hill 7 x for 3.63 miles, 10 minutes on the bike, 1 set of benches with weights with 3 sets with the stretch cables, and the fab 40. I was pleased to get the work in. I have physical therapy tonight. The Lord is at work even when I can’t see it!

Friday-Sunday-Monday

 Friday- 3.57 miles

Sunday- 3.64 miles 

Monday- 3.71 miles 

On each of these days I followed with the fabulous 40, strength work, and 10 minutes on the bike. I did a total of 20 daily bike minutes on the weekend. On Saturday I went to the City and did pretty good going up and down the stairs. The secret to keeping steps up is doing little 10 minute walks interspersed throughout the day. Still working on range of motion. I’m thankful for what the Lord has done. Thank you Lord!

Back to Work

 This morning started off in a good way. There are advantages of the early start. There are no distractions and there is the absolute beauty of silence and quiet. The luxury of extra sleep also means that I have to start later to meet my goals. This morning I was forced to take an extra shower as it was so humid out. I also realized that the band work is developing strength, but it is different from the weights. I did 3.47 miles, the fabulous 40, curls and presses, and 10 minutes on the exercise bike. Through it all I made it to work on time. Praise the Lord!

Wednesday in Brookhaven

 I decided to try the 5 mile loop at Brookhaven. I’m trying to up my game little by little. Progressing without overdoing it. I am doing some weights on days that I am not in school. I did 5 miles, 20 minutes on the recumbent bike, the fabulous 40, 4 x 5 reps on the bench, and 2 x 20 on the yellow band rows. I went with Char to lunch in Sayville and then to the Southhaven Mall. I have PT tonight. The change of pace is necessary, but I just feel out of sorts. Have a blessed day!

Milestones of Sorts

 I mowed the lawn for the first time last Saturday. I didn’t realize my rehab, abs, and biking as well. On Sunday I did a hike around the 3.7 mile loop at Brookhaven, fabulous 40, biking, and 13 thousand steps. On Monday, I did the Woodlot loop , the fabric 40, the Gym Proloux bench press, and physical therapy. I did 3 x the block at work. Today I did the Raynor, Ryan, Kastal, and Ridge with my wife Charlotte. I then did the bike, kettlebell presses, preacher curls, and the fabulous 40. Today I plan on rehab and 3-4 times 10 minutes walks with biking. I may or may not do it all. Just grateful for some downtime.

Early Friday

 I was up and out earlier this Friday. I intentionally kept on the move, knowing that my energy was low. Yesterday, I closed my move circle for the first time in two months. I think that my legs are finally it today. I need to dial it back a bit today. I did 3.37 miles in under 20 minutes per mile, I did the recumbent bike for 10 minutes, the fabulous forty, and strength band curls and presses. I made it to the teacher parking lot for only the second time this year.  Next week is a short week, thank the Lord! Have a blessed day!

Earlier and Slower

   I surprisingly got around earlier today. I think mainly because my Bible reading is shorter on Thursdays. I did 3.35 miles, 10 minutes on the recumbent bike, the fabulous 40, and the gym proloux bench press. I was walking a bit over 20 minutes per mile, but I was in a positive mood. I have academic night at Hofstra tonight at 6 . I’m grateful for the strength to do what I am doing! Praise the Lord!

Journal

  This blog whether read or not, serves as a journal of sorts. A recollection of bits of my life, usually my workouts. Today I was very tired. My right leg has stiffer these last couple of days. I have not been feeling in the groove, but I can see answered prayers. My granddaughter Ruby has decided to get baptized this Sunday. This is a work of God. Today, I did 3.37 miles, 10 minutes on the recumbent bike, the fabulous 40, and the Gym Proloux bench press. I am so grateful to do what I do. I’m definitely feeling my age. God works in ways that we don’t see or understand. Trusting and obeying are the lifeblood of the believer in Jesus.

Out of Sorts

  This morning, my alarm actually woke me up. I definitely wasn’t feeling like a spring chicken— more like a Thanksgiving turkey. I read my Bible and started the day. I started walking the Woodlot Loop plus 4 x Woodlot Hill for 3.36 miles, 10 minutes on the recumbent bike, the fabulous 40, and strength band curls and overhead presses. I try to do a few walks around the block at work, plus I have physical therapy tonight.

  I have been a bit out of sorts. I do like my job, it’s just the grind is grinding me. I would like to spend a lot more time in Maine and possibly even work there again. I hate the race, race here on Long Island. I also feel so disconnected and not a part of my church where my father in law and wife are the board and pastors. My wife is amazing, loving, and talented. I could not make it without her. My father in law runs the church as the founder and CEO. He is not interested in my ideas or does not see my abilities or worth. It’s been 15 years, and it feels like being in the wilderness. My wife and he fully use their gifts and abilities and , I’m not sure if they see my disillusionment with the church. I know that God is completely in control, but I’m just struggling. Have a blessed day!

Still Going

 I have not been blogging everyday. I have been just as consistent in my workouts as ever. I am doing my best to keep going and find satisfaction in doing that. I start out doing my 3 plus mile walking loop, my 10 minute recumbent bike workout, my fab 40, and my Gym Proloux band workouts. Some days I do my home physical therapy workout. I still try to do 16, 000 steps on weekdays. Saturday I try doing my 3 x bike workout, plus abs, rehab, and strength band. Sunday I kind of do a weekday type of workout with maybe 13, 000 steps. I’m getting pretty tired, but I am grateful and thankful for God’s strength. Have a blessed day!

61

 Today I turned 61. I don’t need a lot of hoopla, but I am grateful to make it to this age. The Lord has helped me through many hurdles and He still has a work for me to do. I did my loophole plus Ryan Avenue this morning, 10 minutes on the recumbent bike, fabulous 40, and band work for strength. I try to get in 16, 000 steps if I can. I fit rehab and walks around the block when I can. It was a cool crisp fall-like morning. Have a blessed day friends.

First Monday With Students

 I am in the headspace of back to normal almost or the New Normal. It seams as if I went straight from rehab back to work without anything in between. I am still rehabbing as I carry on my daily tasks. My standard workout is the loop, 10 minutes on the recumbent bike, band strength work, and the fabulous 40. I fit my rehab in during the day as opportunity presents itself. I added a Ryan’s loop to my walk this morning. The plan is to add a loop every two weeks and then to hold until I feel ready to amp it up slightly. I’m trying not to overdo things so that I can continue to heal. I’m not going to get into specific stats today, only to say that I am grateful for not missing any work time.

Rectified

  I have been blessed to be able to do a new routine. I did a 3.15 miles in 1:02:19 for a 19:47 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 75 bpm with an elevation gain of 64 feet at 67 degrees at a moderate effort of 5. I did a 10 minute recumbent stationary bike workout of 10:07 minutes with an average heart rate of 79 bpm with a total kilojoules of 191 K. I did my GymProux of curls and presses. It’s not too difficult or complicated, but it is enough for a guy still building. I get other stuff in there, but I am too tired now. God bless!

Gains, Pains, Blessed

 I do a variety of things to try to rehab and maintain conditioning. Today was my first day back teaching after being cleared by my doctor. I’m trying to do enough, without being too much. I did 3 and change miles, 10 minutes on the exercise bike, the fab forty a workout, and the Gym Proloux curl and press workout.  I also did physical therapy tonight. I’m reading a book called true strength. There are lots of odds and ends thrown in there. I’m slowly progressing to normal— Lord willing. I am truly grateful for the hard progress made. I’m not up to writing in depth, but this is what’s going on. Thank you Lord!