Slightly Better

I had pretty much the same routine as yesterday, I just forced
myself out of bed a couple minutes earlier. That combined with a bit of a faster pace got me home a few minutes earlier. The only negative was that the deposits can fell over and I had to pick up some plastics after finishing my workout. I did the same route as yesterday, but I somehow managed to add some distance. Here are my final stats—8.27 miles in 1:56:47 for a 14:07 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 192 feet with an average pulse of 110 bpm at a slightly breezy 43 degrees and 90 percent humidity.  The hamstring has been ok the past teo days. Thank you Lord!

Rockin It Like Grandpa

Today I woke up with a sense of expectation, but I ended up just being grateful for the status quo. I got an early text from a friend in the hospital with pneumonia. I ended up with a little back and forth with him which put my schedule behind— but that’s ok. I did my new usual loop, but I backed off my pace so as not to aggravate my hamstring— it worked, but my pace was slow. It was a drizzly morning with some sleet mixed in. Fortunately, it wasn’t too wet. Here are the stats of the day- 8.11 miles in 1:58:37 for a 14:37 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 188 feet with an average pulse of 111 bpm at a temporary of 36 degrees at 79 percent humidity. On a random thought— the older I get the more aware of my flaws I become .  Have a blessed day!

Sunday/Monday

On Sunday I went to the Wertheim Game Preserve for the two trail loop doing 6.42 miles in 1:49:29 for a 17:03 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 46 feet with an average pulse of 96 bpm at a temperature of 37 degrees at 84 percent humidity. It was nice to get back down here after a couple of weeks off. Today I did my new loop. I felt my hamstring issue again on Whiskey Road. I stopped and stretched. I jogged and walked the rest of the root. This change seemed to alleviate the hamstring issue.  It was a beautiful quiet morning, I felt peaceful. Here are today’s stats- 8.19 miles in 1:47:32 for a 13:07 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 212 feet with an average heart rate of 123 bpm at a temperature of 25 degrees at a dry 49 percent humidity. Off to a good start. God Bless you!

Topping Off

This week I just have not felt full strength, so my goal has been to continue the routine while cutting back a bit on the mileage. So I looked at today as topping off my workouts for the week. I did the same loop that I have done the last two days, with the exception that I went down Kastal and turned back around at the first intersection instead of doing a partial Apple Court. Here are my stats- 8.14 in 1:53:23 for a 13:56 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 175 feet with an average heart rate of 112 bpm at a cooler 28 degrees with 80 percent humidity. Have a blessed weekend!

A Bit More Rested

I got to bed early last night which left me feeling slightly more energetic and positive. I’m looking forward to going to the game tonight at the Nassau Collisium watching the Blackhawks and Islanders. This morning I did the same loop as yesterday doing 8.16 miles in 1:51:24 for a 13:39 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 181 feet with an average heart rate of 118 bpm at a temperature of 37 degrees and 100 percent humidity. The shorter workout gets me back earlier making for a more relaxed time of getting ready for work. My commute has been more enjoyable. Right now I think I am doing the right thing by cutting back on the distance. Probably will cut back tomorrow as well. Have a blessed day!

Back Home

It was nice to get a couple of workouts in my home state of Maine. Today I found myself back in Ridge where I have 9 years worth of workouts behind me. Today I did the route that ai did Thursday night with the addition of a little put and back down partially Apple Court. Incut
Back on the mileage to rest my hamstring and rest my body from the little cold that I have right now. I did 8.13 in 1:49:25 for a 13:27 minute per mile pace with an elevation climb of 133 feet with an average pulse of 119 bpm at a temporary of 34 degrees at 61 percent humidity. I made it to work in time and got a set of benches in . Have a blessed day!

Slip Sliding on New Year’s in Hope, Maine

I have been fighting off a small cold, so I felt a little drained at first upon waking. I had my GNC energy shot and cold medicine and threw my workout clothes on. I was committed to the workout even when the wind and sleet hit my face as I approached the road. The roads were a bit slick but fortunately the temperatures were relatively mild at 36 degrees. I decided on doing the Seacoast/Barnestown Loop 3 times. I just felt more confident staying close to my parents. One side of the road was far superior to the other side. When a car came and I was forced to the bad side , my pace slowed considerably. The good thing is that on New Year’s morning the traffic was scant. I did 9.14 miles in 2:10:09 for a 14:14 minutes per mile with an elevation gain of 985 feet with an average heartrate of 121 bpm at 36 degrees and 99 percent humidity. It was a good day as I also got some good strength work in at my parents. It was a good time here in Hope including a supper at Moody’s Diner last night. Happy New Year and God Bless!