Decent Bounceback

 I was not happy with the pace on the last couple of workouts. This morning I was surprised that my pace was faster because it felt slow. You never know how your body will respond on a given day. Today I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot loop for just over 9 miles. It’s surprising how the distance can vary depending on how you navigate the roads. I was pleased that the Patriots won — I don’t even care if it is the Jets. 

I did 9.02 miles in 2:11:14 for a 14:32 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 97 bpm with an elevation gain of 207 feet at 54 degrees and 87 percent humidity. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. I am looking forward to a morning when I am not rushing.

Back at You

 I took the weekend off with the exception of a walk around the block on Saturday morning(3 plus miles).We had my granddaughters this weekend which was a blessing— I’m tired though:)— a good tired. I did the 3 loop workout doing 8.62 miles in 2:09:23 for a 15:00 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 108 bpm with an elevation gain of 176 feet at a temperature of 43 degrees and 89 percent humidity. I’m blessed ❤️ Thank you Jesus!!!

Good Friday

 Not much was different about today, except things kind of just flowed in the right direction. I did the Ridge Loop as this workout avoided Route 25 the most as construction is taking place there. I did 8.87 miles in 2:08:24 for a 14:28 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 176 feet with an average cadence of 137 spm with an average heart rate of 98 bpm at 53 degrees and 92 percent humidity. Glad to have Char back home. Looking forward to a good weekend. May Christ be glorified.

Day After

 I am grateful for good health. I am finding that after a time change I have a lot of excuses floating in my head not to work out or finish. The good thing is that habit usually gets me through. At the end of the day I am always glad to get the work in . I did the same 3 loops as Monday. Here are the stats—

8.65 miles in 2:10:29 for a 15:05 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 105 bpm with an elevation gain of 180 feet at 33 degrees and 74 percent humidity. I woke up a number of times last night to check on the election results. Have a blessed day!

Election Day Shuffle

 I headed out a bit later than usual as I was working from home today. I didn’t go out with my usual urgency as I took advantage of the extra time. I did my spring time quarantine loop doing the Longwood Loop. I did 9.65 miles in 2:26:32 for a 15:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 96 bpm with an elevation gain of 420 feet at 42 degrees and 41 percent humidity. I was impressed with the long lines , lining up to vote. A beautiful fall morning. This is a time of reflection— looking for direction as I try to remain faithful to God’s calling on my life. Christ be glorified !

Slow and Unsteady

 I got out a bit later than usual. I felt good, but I was much slower. I did enjoy having it light out. It allowed me to do the 3 times Woodlot with the third lap cutting across the trail. Char is in PA taking Jace to a doctor’s appointment. It was an overcast and breezy morning. 

8.62 miles in 2:14:26 for a 15:35 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 96 bpm with a 231 foot elevation gain at a temperature of 40 degrees and 53 percent humidity. Have a blessed day! Thank the Lord!

2 Hikes on a Sunday Morning

 I did the Randall Game Preserve Loop with an additional mile loop for 3 in the am and did the 5 miler plus at Brookhaven after church. Here is what it looks like:

Randall: 3.02 miles in 58:40 for a 19:25 mile mile pace with a 123 foot elevation gain with an average heart rate of 80 bpm at 40 degrees and 83 percent humidity.

Brookhaven: 5.81 miles in 1:53:42 for a 19:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 78 bpm with an elevation gain of 224 feet at a temperature of 55 degrees and 64 percent humidity. Strangely enough it started to rain lightly at the end of the walk. The walks were both so peaceful. Thank you Lord for your goodness.