A Change of Scenery

  I had a decent night’s rest. I was actually woken up by my alarm this morning. I quickly went into my morning routine. Even though I am initially tired when I wake up, I slowly wake up as I do my morning routine. I did the Randall route plus 2 x Ryan avenue for 6.88 miles, I did the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. I hope to do a set of core trainer presses and rows and a set of goblet squats. Have a blessed day!

Cold Returns

 It was back to seasonal weather today. The temps were in the high thirty’s and there was a frost on the ground and on the car. Time for cool weather clothing again. This is why it is important to look at the weather forecast. The pace was decent for a Monday. This was one of those days that underneath it all I felt a bit apprehensive about everything. Part of that attitude is fatigue and partly due to the lifetime issues that go through my mind and that I pray about. By God’s strength, I try to stay consistent. I did the Longwood Loop for 6.46 miles, did the fabulous 40, did the hexbar deadlift, and 3 x GP bench presses. I hope to do a set of weighted bench presses later. I’m looking forward to havmy daughter and granddaughters come over for supper tonight. Kind of lethargic now. Have a blessed Monday!

Sunday Reset

 I have been tired and out of sorts. Yesterday, I was tired and out of my element with company at our house. I haven’t missed a walk in a while, but yesterday it was necessary with a lot to do. I did mow the lawn and do my strength work. Today I did the Woodlot Loop with 7 x Woodlot Hill and the Ridge Loop with 3 x Ryan Avenue for 7.69 miles and 1 x core trainer presses/rows. Today I will attempt to finish my strength work including the goblet bed squat. I am hoppy lay low for a bit now. Have a blessed day!

In A Funk

  I just seem to be spending so much time alone this year. Charlotte has been so busy and of course she has a lot that she is dealing with. I’m not complaining, I just miss the feeling of being connected with her. Today I did the Longwood loop again. I wasn’t out early as I had hoped. I did 6.49 miles, did the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. I hope to do a set of core trainer rows and presses and a set of bed goblet squats this evening. Have a blessed day friends!

Daze

  I have been waking up a bit early the last few mornings. I am kind of tired, but too awake to go back to sleep. My wife is in the froze of hot and cold flashes. My life constantly shifts from a slightly lesser hot than hell, to a blast from the arctic. I am just trying to enjoy my workouts and to be fit. I am no longer striving to be Mr. Bod. I did 6.5 on the Longwood Loop, the fab 40, 3 x GP bench presses, and one set of hex bar deadlifts. I hope to do a set of weighted bench presses after school. 

Have a blessed day friend!

It’s a Wrap

 I had been feeling pain in my tarsal bones in my right foot lately.

I decided to wrap it with medical tape in a broader manner. This measure seemed to ease the pain in my right foot. I ended up doing the 8 x Raynor Hill interval work, the 2 x Core trainer rows and presses, and the fab 40. I’m tired now. Have a blessed day!

 

Tuesday: Light and Positivity

 I woke up earlier even though I have been a little fatigued. The news and the feeds are negative, so I haven’t spent a lot of time on them. I got into God’s Word quickly to refresh my spirit. I did the Longwood Loop again. I have been slower the last couple of days. I did 6.49 miles, did the fab 40, and 3 x GP bench presses. I hope to do a set of weighted bench presses and hex bar deadlifts later— although it’s not a definite. I have been consistent, although not spectacular. I am grateful for the gifts that the Lord gives!

Sunday/Monday on Longwood

 Sunday- I was determined to get an earlier start so that I could get the work in before I teach Sunday School. I headed out just after 7. I did 6.47 miles. I was definitely slower today. I did the fab 40, 1 x weighted bench presses, 1 x hex bar deadlifts, and 2 x GP bench presses. I was able to mow and trim my yard and put out the lawn furniture.

Monday- I did 6.51 miles after a slightly later start due to poorly charged ear buds. I did the fab 40, 3 x GP curls/presses. This was my first day back to school after my vacation. I am slightly tired, but besides that, everything has gone fine. Have a blessed day.

Saturday Back Home

  I was feeling a little laggy this morning after a lot of travel and keeping on the move in my Maine visits. I was on the tired and grumpy side, but I am on the mend. I did the Ridge/Kastal plus 3 x Ryan and then Woodlot loop and 7 x Woodlot Hill. I did the fab forty and 3 x GP presses. I hope to do 2x core trainer presses and bed goblet squats. My trips to Maine are special, but it’s easier to operate from home. Have a blessed Saturday friend!

4 Maine Workouts

 Tuesday, Hope- I did the Seacoast, Howe Hill, Barnestown, and Pastor’s road for 7.56 miles, the fab 40, and 3 x core trainer presses.

Wednesday- Ellsworth out and back for 7.68 miles after a snowy night, and I did 3 x GP bench presses, and 3 x sitting curl/standing curl supersets. I later did the Shackford’s head loop in Eastport.

Thursday- Eastport: I did 8.22 miles doing the Washington/County Road Loop, with Adam’s Street, and combination of in-town Loop and the Dump Road out and back loop, I then do 3 x core trainer presses when I arrived at my parents.

Friday-Hope: I did 7.56 miles doing Camden Road Hill out and Back, the Church Street out and back, and the How Hill out and back to Bumblebee Lane plus the intown Loop, I did the fab 40, 3 x Smith Machine Bench Press, and 3 x sitting curl/standing curl GP supersets. 

I am on the Gerry now heading to Long Island. I am really missing Charlotte. It seems like she has been unusually busy. I feel like her mind is constantly occupied by her super hectic schedule. I feel like one on her very busy to do list. I love

Her dearly and hope that she is still I to me.

Cool Start to Vacation Week

  Today I woke up at my usual time, but I remained in bed for another half hour just resting. I knew that I didn’t have to rush as my ferry departure time was 10 and that wasn’t bad even though I had to stop at Rebekah’s Starbucks to pick up food, drink, and travel packages for Maine. It’s always a mixed bag when leaving alone on a trip. The best trips are with Char, but there are advantages to traveling alone. I did the original Longwood plus the Cliffwood/Scenic Hills mini loop finishing by Dunkin Donuts for 7.24 miles, the fab 40, 1 set of weighted bench presses, 1 x hexbar deadlifts, and 2 x GP bench presses. Lord willing, I am just shooting for consistency now. I get a few longer walks at times, but generally shoot for a little less mileage, so that I continue to look forward to my workouts. Char looks out for me and is always thinking ahead. I do miss her when either I am gone or she is gone. She is always on the go with many plans and many contacts— and so that is how she operates. I do not have those same capabilities or desires. I hope that in my own way I am as useful to her as she is to me. Have a blessed day friend!

Written on the Cross Sound Ferry 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday

 Friday- I headed east on the Rocky Point trail with Rebekah off from Broadway. We originally were trying to get in 6 miles, but we had a good pace going so we ended up going for 8 headed towards Wading River. We ended up doing 8.09 miles. I went to Starbucks, Rebekah went home, and I did the fabulous 40, 2 x GP curls/presses  + 2 sets of  standing GP curls and 1 x weighted core trainer presses.

Saturday- I did 7.53 miles doing the Woodlot Loop plus 7 x Woodlot Hill and The Ridge loop and 3 x Ryan Avenue, plus 3x GP bench presses, the fabulous 40, and 1 x weighted bench presses.

Sunday- I went on the Rocky Point trail headed west to Miller Place for 8.27 miles doing, the fab 40, 3 x GP curls/presses, 3 x standing GP curls, and 1 x weighted core trainer presses. 

This has been a busy time with plenty of odds and ends to do. Looking for the Lords protection and direction. God bless you my friends!

Holy Week

 This was the first day of Easter and Spring vacation. I have started to watch The Chosen again. It is about the final events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. I am a visual learner. Watching the events of Holy Week is for me much more powerful than reading about them. I think that many modern Christians would have trouble supporting Jesus in the events leading up to the crucifixion. Especially when He took a whip and cleaned out the temple. The pope recently said that Jesus opposes all violence. I believe that the pope is greatly mistaken. Lord willing, I hope to keep watch The Chosen this Holy Week. I want my heart to feel anew the true spirit of Easter.

I did 7.59 miles doing the Woodlot loop plus 7 x Woodlot hill and 2 x Ridge plus 3 x Ryan Avenue, plus the fabulous 40, 1x the hex bar deadlift, and 3 x GP bench presses. I hope to later do 1 x weighted bench presses. 

I hope to walk with my daughter Rebekah tomorrow. Have a blessed day friends!

Warm and Breezy

 I woke up knowing that this was my last day of the week at school. My plan is to go to Maine next Monday through Friday. There are things to do between now and then, but it’s welcome duties and errands. I haven’t been changing my vacation training that much from my regular training. I am just striving for consistency and am so grateful for it. I did the hill workout today with 8 x Raynor Hill for 6.39 miles, the fab 40, and 3 x GP presses and curls. I will attempt bed goblet squats and core trainer presses/rows if my left trap feels okay. I have been feeling a sense of purpose at school. So I am not minding my work so much right now. There is a good groove to life right now. I hope to come out of vacation with a sense of good family time in Maine and at home. Also, the change of pace is usually refreshing. Thank you Lord for blessing and using me for your purposes.