Better Day

I got out the door and just had a bit of a more positive feeling about the workout. I did the Longwood Loop again.  It seemed just a tad more light out this morning.  I got out a minute or two later than yesterday, but did a slightly faster pace.  I took pictures of the pines on Longwood--the rise on Medford--and more turkeys.  I did 8.75 miles in 1:59:07 for a 13:37 minute per mile pace. Lord willing will try to do Longwood again tomorrow.  Being down here in New York and in the church of my in-laws, I wonder if anyone else sees things from my perspective?  Dear Lord, please help us all! In Jesus Name-Amen!  Have a blessed day!

Ahead To Stay Even

I got out a couple of minutes early and got back in good time.  It was partly cloudy and 43 degrees on this lovely eastern Long Island morning.  I did the Longwood Loop this morning.  Goal is to do the Longwood Monday to Wednesday and then do the Ridge Loop on Thursday and Friday.  Subject to change of course.  I did 8.75 miles in 2:00:43 for a 13:48 minute per mile pace.  The mornings may be the best part of my day right now--I mean, I always enjoy the workouts, but now it serves as my refuge.

My wife and I had a nice outing on Saturday going to the Red Sox play the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.  The Sox lost, but won last night-- so life is o.k.. :).  So much going on in my life right now, but I am grateful for good health and God's daily provision. Below are a couple of picture. The first one is on Longwood Road a bit past 5 o'clock.  The second pic is of a white turkey on Ridge Road. God Bless!

Rainy Days and Fridays Always Make Me Wet

I have been very tired this week and am looking forward to the off days on the weekend.  I woke up feeling lethargic and was hearing the serenade of rain pattering against the roof.  I know however that I seldom regret getting the workout in.  I did the Ridge Road Loop with 12 pick-ups to pick up my slow pace.  I was not so much worried about hills this week and really not even worrying about hitting my step goals.  I have been just hitting the essentials of the workouts and calling it good.  I did 8.79 miles in 1:59:21 for a 13:34 minute per mile walking pace. Looking forward to seeing the Red Sox play the Yankees tomorrow afternoon at Yankee Stadium with good friends Nancy and Al Sapponari.  Kim has had a good week at school--so blessed! Have a very blessed weekend. 

5 Hour Energy

 I have been tired this week so my first waking act was to drink a bottle of 5 hour energy extra before I even got out of bed.  I slowly got around and out the door at 4:23 am.  It was cloudy, breezy, and 46 degrees. I had a nice positive feeling as I ambled along the Medford/Randall/Woodlot route.  The singing of the birds sounded like an ipod blasting in my ears.  The cool of the breeze seemed to jolt me into an awake yet calm state of mind.  I was thinking of just how grateful I am to be able to get out in the morning and experience the quiet and stillness of the pre-dawn morning listening to the quiet voice of God whispering in my ear.  I did 8.62 miles in 1:57:58 for a 13:42 minute per mile pace.  I did 10 pick-ups to pick up my dragging pace. Here are a couple of pictures--the first on Ruth Lane heading for Middle Country(the picture is a moving picture and is unclear, but it depicts the blackness that seems to accompany most of my school workouts). The second picture shows the pond at leisure village near the corner of Whiskey and Randall.

Randall Plus Extra

It has been awhile since I have done this version of the Randall Route.  It was a quiet moment except for the birds who were singing away in the early morning hours.  It was a bit cooler with just a hint of moisture on this overcast and 48 degree morning.  I did 8.64 miles in 1:58:28 for a 13:43 minute per mile pace.

Randall Game Preserve     

Turkeys on Raynor Road about half a mile from home.

Have a blessed day!

A Slow Go

I decided that I wanted the solitude of the Ridge Road Loop so I decided to head out on this rainy 52 degree morning.  Today is my daughter Kim's first day at Bellport Education Institute so I have been in prayer for her. I have gotten ahead on my strength work which I think means a tired body.  I did 8.80 miles in 2:05:15 for a 14:14 minute per mile pace.  All I had to do was my fabulous 40 ab workout after my speed walking workout.  My commute to work was so slow--yikes. Well, on to the rest of my work day.  The first photo I have shows a portion of Ridge Road where I descend into the darkness.  The second photo shows a couple of pretty trees on Woodlot. Bible Study tonight--God Bless!

Hope-Ridge-Ridge

I am a bit behind on my blogs and here at school so I will just supply the basics.  Last Thursday I finished up in Hope on a beautiful but cool spring morning doing the Howe Hill plus loop doing 9 miles in 2:02:54 for a 13:39 minute per mile pace.  The day before I also included the Mount Battie Hike doing a short but steep assault on the mountain.  It has been many years since I have taken this trail.  On Friday I did the Ridge Road loop doing 8.82 miles in 1:58:16 for a 13:24 minute per mile pace.  Today - Monday, I did 9:05 miles in 2:04:15 for a 13:44 minute per mile pace. Not much commentary, but here are a few scattered pictures of the past three days without captions.

The last two are from New York and the rest are Hope with the mountain picture from Camden. May God bless you richly!