Greenway Groove

I allowed myself to sleep in and start out on the Greenway Trail. I could afford this trip due to the Jewish holiday. The rain was light , but steady. Not many people out when the weather is bad. I did 10.03 miles in 2:59:28 for a 17:53 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 656 feet with an average heartrate of 108 bpm at a comfortable 61 degrees at 93 percent humidity. I had a blended cold brew and a pumpkin scone at Starbucks. It was a nice morning. Have a blessed day!

Change in Plans

My trip to Maine is cancelled. I am so disappointed, bit for the safety of my family I have to stay. Today I did the figure 8 extra plus doing 8.82 miles in 1:57:08!for a 13:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 146 feet with an average heartrate of 113 bpm at a temp of 70 degrees with 100% humidity. Have a blessed day!

Split Personality

My morning has following the following pattern- Behind/Ahead, Behind /Ahead. On my workout the first 4 plus miles were really slow. So the final 4 plus miles I interspersed jogging and walking. Going to work I got late, but made it on time for work. I did the Randall Road loop doing 9.21 miles in 1:59:55 for a 13:00 minute per mile walking pace with an elevation gain of 172 feet with an average heartrate of 117 bpm. at a temperature of 75 degrees at 95 percent humidity. Each morning I think to myself about how much I hate the heat. Lord willing I am looking forward to a cooler workout tomorrow with three workouts in Downeast Maine. God is good ! God Bless!

Just Go

I tend to be a very reflective person, but reflection requires time and can slow you down. So I just went through my routine without much thought. I did make it out the door a bit earlier for the Longwood Loop doing 9.24 miles in 2:07:26 for a 13:47 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 306 feet with an average heartrate of 110 bpm at a temperature of 71 degrees at 98 percent humidity.  It’s amazing how at the early morning hour the streets are empty and you can walk about with little concern. I didn’t jog at all today as the running yesterday made my knees hurt. On another note I was one minute late at work— annoying as the landscaping trucks in the Roosevelt area can slow you down. Have a blessed day!

Up and Adam

 Today marked the first day of the school year with students. Today also marks my 32 year of teaching. This is also the second longest teaching job that I have had. I woke up at 3 with lots on my mind. I trued to fall back asleep, but sleep escaped me. I took time to reflect and pray and eventually to read the Bible. I got out in good season although not as early as I wanted. I did the Longwood Loop the school addition minus the little extra that I do in the summer. Here are the stats— 9.21 miles in 2:06:13 for a 13:41 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 312 feet with an average heartrate of 114 bpm. at a temperature of 74 degrees at a sultry 98 % humidity. I’m reminded that it takes a longer time than you think to get things done. On the positive— I made it to work on time. Have a blessed day!

Wertheim/Longwood

Sunday I did Wertheim doing 7.38 miles in 2:20:50 for a 19:03 minutes per mile pace with an elevation gain of 84 feet with an average heartrate of 90 bpm. at a temp of 65 degrees with 90 percent humidity. It was a lovely morning with plenty of beauty. Today I did 9.43 miles in 2:11:37 for a 13:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 327 feet with an average heartrate of 109 bpm at a 97 % humidity at 73 degrees. A lot of additional issues right now. The Lord is near! Tomorrow back to my early start time once again. The streets will belong to Eric once again:) God Bless!

It’s Hard to Sleep During a Sleep Test

  Last night I had to put a monitor around my upper lip, around my chest, and on my finger while wearing the device on my wrist. This device is used to determine if I have sleep apnea or not. I can only say that I was marking time in getting the minimum 5-6 hours of sleep in. I woke up several times and found it difficult to sleep with wires on you. It’s a home kit prescribed by my doctor. Anyway, today I am tired but that didn’t stop me from doing the Greenway trail. I did 9.75 in 2:48:34 for a 17:17 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 611 feet with an average heartrate of 94 bpm at a temperature of 67 degrees at 80 % humidity with a few drops of drizzle here and there. I saw my friends Lenny and Ruth at the East Setauket end parking lot. We talked for about 15 minutes and then parted our own separate ways. Thankfully the weather was pleasant and the walk was enjoyable even though I was kind of tired. Right now enjoying my back deck while my neighbor Kevin has his Labor Day party. Have a blessed day. Lord willing next week at this time I will be in Eastport. God Bless!