To New Hampshire

 I took a personal day as Charlotte is performing a rededication of wedding vows up above Manchester, New Hampshire this weekend. I did the Woodlot Loop three times plus a short out and back. I did 9.25 miles in 2:21:05 for a 15:14 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 113 bpm with an elevation gain of 169 feet at 54 degrees and 79 percent humidity. Looking forward to spending some time in quieter surroundings on an island on a lake. God bless you all!

The Blessing of The Mundane

 Today I headed out the door at my normal time doing my normal routine. There is a blessing in doing the everyday. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.07 miles in 2:15:02 for a 14:53 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 139 bpm with an elevation gain of 277 feet at 71 degrees and 76 percent humidity. I’m grateful for being able to do the everyday. God bless you!

Saturday/Sunday Monday/Tuesday

 When you travel, you never are sure of the opportunities that you will get— so I went on walks on the weekend and fortunately had a couple of nice walks in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Each day was fairly warm, even on Long Island. In Hardeeville, based on my first impression, I wasn’t sure if I could get much of a workout in— but faith is doing something, being willing to try, and believing that it will all workout.

Saturday— Greenway Trail-7.46 miles in 2:17:56 for a 18:29 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 76 bpm with an elevation gain of 500 feet at 84 degrees and 52 percent humidity.

Sunday- The neighborhood figure eight- 8.73 miles in 2:44:19 for a 18:48 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 72 bpm with an elevation gain of 161 feet at 70 degrees and 80 percent humidity.

Monday Hardeeville, SC: I did 8.6 miles in 2:45:43 for a 19:16 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 74 bpm with an elevation gain of 14 feet at 79 degrees and 92 percent humidity.

Tuesday in Hardeeville, SC: I got out early today because of my needing to be at the funeral home at 10 am in Beaufort, SC. I did 8.08 miles in 2:33:03 for an 18:56 minute per mile pace and heart rate of 73 bpm with an elevation gain of 52 feet thereabouts at 74 degrees and 97 percent humidity. It rained some before and some during the time. The police car was in front of my motel both days. 

It was a surprising good time of workouts. I didn’t feel rushed, and I enjoyed myself. A gentleman even brought me out a cold bottle of water. I did a lot of loops, saw some pretty spots and enjoyed the deep south. In the Savannah, Georgia airport now , waiting for my flight to Baltimore and then to Islip. God is so good. Glad that I went to my Uncles funeral.

Foggy

 I headed out the door, plotting in my head to try to get some semblance of a workout schedule for next week with all the travel. I think I have a plan ready. I’ve had an annoying air bubble in my right ear for quite some time. Don’t feel like pursuing it much with my doctor, but it is annoying and praying that it doesn’t bother me in the air flying. This morning I did my previous standard workout doing Woodlot, Ridge, Ryan 2 x, and Randall. I did 9.34 miles in 2:18:51 for a 14:51 minute per mile pace and heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 179 feet at 64 degrees and 94 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

Changes

 I woke up this morning, feeling slightly more recharged thanks to a little more sleep. I decided on the Ridge Loop doing 9.37 miles in 2:15:59 for a 14:30 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 103 bpm with an elevation gain of 212 feet at 58 degrees and 91 percent humidity. I am looking to go to South Carolina to my Uncle Charles funeral. I know God will use me. God bless you!

Behind

 I had problems with my watch— somehow recording 4 different workouts during the one workout. So the data is approximated- I did 9.3 miles in approximately 2:17 for a 14:45 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 120 bpm with an elevation gain of 200 feet at 58 degrees and 79 percent humidity. I got back late. Made it to work on time. Weird, but I’ll take it. God bless!

Monday/Tuesday

 Monday was Memorial Day, also the last day of May. My Uncle Charles passed away today and my father is sick again. Jace was away the whole weekend which was a blessing. A chance to rest and bond again with Charlotte. Monday I did the Longwood Loop with no running at all— 9.37 miles in 2:22:58 for a 15:15 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 100 bpm with an elevation gain of 327 feet at 48 degrees and 94 percent humidity. Today I did 9.17 miles in 2:15:40 for a 14:48 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 144 feet at 51 degrees and 86 percent humidity. I did the Medford/Randall route since it keeps away from the dig walker at the end of my workout. Call me anti-social, but I don’t want this guy in my lane at the end of my workout. Looking to the Lord for His help, guidance, healing, and encouragement! God bless you today!