Meet the Heat

I did a workout Saturday to make up for missing yesterday 's workout. Today I got
Out a bit past 6:30 to find that it was still dark. I decided to go out until I hit just past 4 miles and then return.  I was fortunate to find some lengthy roads that enabled me to get the distance in. The terrain here is completely flat. This allowed me to go along at a good clip. I was tempted to go a bit further, but I was sweating profusely, so I stayed with my plan. I hit mile 4 around a place called Chiquita Mall went to the yellow box there before turning back. I found that my pace naturally slowed and my body tired from the heat, but especially the humidity.  With 1 mile to go I was glad and just sort of survived the last mile. Here are the stats- 8.14 in 1:42:22 for a 12:33 minute per mile pace with a average  heartrate of 136 bpm. Always good to get a workout in the books. Have a blessed day from sunny and hot Florida( as I sit by the pool overlooking the canal in Cape Coral.

Overcast Monday-- The Day before Florida

I got out the door a bit past 6 am which is on the late side for me. I just decided to allow myself time to settle into the day as we prepare to leave the house at 3:30 am tomorrow to catch a 5:30 flight out of Islip for Tampa. I started out determined to do the figure 8 workout, but decided to do the Scenic Hills, Longwood, Medford Loop. I passed the women from the fitness center jogging the opposite direction on Raynor. The temp was comfortable at 66 degrees and 86 percent humidity. I did 9.05 in 2:00:24 for a 13:17 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 300 feet and an average heartrate of 122 bpm.  The strength work is done so I can just enjoy doing abs and walking workouts in Cape Coral Florida. This family vacation includes Charlotte, Rebekah, Jace and me. It's been 4 years since all the children were on the trip together-- but then, things do change. Thank you Lord for your provision! Next stop( Lord willing) Florida! Working out inthe heat and humidity with repriles.

Home Stretch

I got out a bit before 6 am on Saturday morning from a foggy Harris Point motel room number 3.  I did 10.41 miles in 2:12:49 for a 12:44 minute per mile pace with an average pulse of 124 bpm. The elevation gain was 644 feet plus. I did my in town loops adding a loop up my old Sullivan Street Road. I saw numerous deer, but not the albino deer that I saw my last visit. I enjoyed the comfortable 57 degree temperature. I followed up the workout with breakfast at Dastardly Dicks with Katie and Keon. It was a special time as always followed by a short walk along the tarred path by the water behind wayer street. I then said my difficult goodbyes before heading home. Blessed to get a workout in this place with do many memories. Lord, I wish Katie snd Keon would move with me to New York. God Bless!

Nice to Be Home

I had a good night 's sleep and was able to slowly warm up to getting out of bed for my workout. I hit the roads of Hope at around 5:30 am. I did my new standard Howe Hill extra plus workout. I did 9.14 miles in 2:02:33 at a 13:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 840 feet with an average heartrate of 121 bpm with a temp of 64 degrees with relative humidity of 94 percent. I felt fairly strong and got in some strength work to boot. I spent the day with my grandson and daughter Kaitland-- I am so blessed! Just laying here at Harris Point. I stopped in at my friend Dana Bowen's house but nobody was home. Lord willing will do my standard in town loops workout with breakfast following with daughter Kaitland and Keon. After that-- off to New York-- Lord willing. My daughter Ericka had to go to the hospital with an allergic reaction to new laundry detergent. Looking forward to doing my old loop in the morning. God Bless!

Early Start: Heading to Maine

I got out right around 5 am. Read my Bible and headed out the door. I did my old standby the figure 8  extra plus. I went out as far as Woodlot on Middle Country before commencing on the Figure 8 and Apple Court. The tale of the tape doing 9.03 in 1:56:48 for a 12:55 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 121 feet and an average heartrate of 117 bpm with a temperature of 69 degrees with humidity of 100 percent. I was shooting for a shorter quicker route with a long trip and a 9:30 ferry to catch. I got in unexpected strength work before the journey. Enjoying time with my daughter and grandson. God is good!

Wicked Good Wednesday

It was a bit warm and humid, but I felt decent this morning. I decided to change it up and do the Ridge Loop doing 9.33 miles in 1:59:44 for a 12:49 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 101 feet with an average pulse of 120 bpm at 72 degrees and 99 percent humidity.  I was going along at a decent speed walking pace , when I heard footsteps about a quarter mile from the 5 mile mark. I decided to run to put the runner at bay. I put a lot of distance between he and I and I hot the turnaround point and started back towards the runner. That pick-up kick started a good pace making for all sub-13 minute per mile pace all the way until the end. I needed rhis workout since it seemed that I had been stuck in a rut for about 4 days. Trying to get my strength work in ahead of time. I am kind of sad as I am taking my daughter Kaitland and grandson Keon back to Maine tomorrow. We will spend one night in Hope before heading to Eastport on Friday. Looking to God to do what only He can do. Have a blessed day!

Slow But I'm O.K.

I decided to do my usual Longwood, Scenic Hills, Medford Loop. With my later starts it seems to be the quietest route. I did 9.05 in2:04:38 for a 13:45 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 277 feet and an average heartrate of 115 bpm this first day of August 2017. It was 67 degrees with 99 percent humidity. It was pretty and quiet and I seemed to be at peace with myself for once so it seems with msny things bouncing around in my head. I am so grateful to have my daughter Kaitland and grandson Keo hete with me. The best times are when My loved ones ate with me. Still not quite sure how things are going to transpire this week, but I have an idea as to how it will come down. Celebrating Katies birthday 8 days early as I should be in Florida on her birthday. God is good ! Have a blessed day!