Round and Round I Go

 The end of the year is always full of surprises. This year however, is on a different level. Yesterday, we had two major threats against the school and a couple of teachers. Today we are already in lockdown because of another threat. The good thing that is coming out of this is that we are seeing our vulnerabilities. 

  I went to a new dentist yesterday, thanks to my new insurance from work.  I’m happy with my new dentist. Not much of a wait period and they kept things moving.  The dentist was thorough and put my old dentist to shame by providing much more feedback.

  The main point about anything extra, is that it pushes my evening routine back later. Extra things are definitely packing a stronger wallop as I get older.

  I did the three loops today again.  I did 9.9 miles in 2:21:17 for a 15:32 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 333 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 66 rainy degrees.

  I have enjoyed the wind and the light rain the past couple of days. Have a blessed day friend!

Just Went with It

 Today’s workout choice was the result of going with a reaction to a circumstance. I was heading out for the usual hill workout when it started to rain. I had to place my phone in a plastic bag to protect it. I decided to keep going down Raynor. It was raining and this route provides much shelter from the rain because of the trees hanging overhead.  The pace wasn’t great, but it wasn’t pathetic. I saw two ladies speed walking on my last lap and after passing them, I saw the dog walker.  It was a decent workout.

3 x Raynor/Woodlot: 9.02 in 2:19:37 for a 15:28 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 335 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at a damp 66 degrees. 

On a weird note. The last two nights I have had vivid dreams , both with a presence of evil. Not usually a dream interpreter, but I feel a significance to these dreams . God bless!

The Gift of Perseverance

 Sometimes when you have to work hard for seemingly diminished returns you feel defeated and discouraged. This is how I have been feeling as of recent. It seems that despite my work, all my training results are ending with declining results. I then had a thought pop into my head during one of my hill sprints— “What would be the result if I couldn’t train?” This thought flash, brought about a great feeling of thankfulness. I suddenly became increasingly grateful for my training. 

Results today- 8.54 miles in 2:13:34 for a 15:38 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 169 bpm with an elevation gain of 264 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 63 degrees.

Thank you Lord for your many blessings and the gift of perseverance!

New Start

 I started today with some trepidation. Just not feeling confident today with some fearful feelings. I was slow today, but thankfully was out in good season. I did 8.64 miles in 2:17:07 for a 15:51 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 168 bpm with an elevation gain of 276 feet with an average cadence of 125 spm at 59 degrees. I finished with some increased feelings of positivity. Blessed to get this work in. Thank you Lord!

Early Friday

  I headed out early since I set my alarm earlier to account for my slow moving. It was a drizzly morning again. I did 8.66 miles in 2:15:44 for a 15:40 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of  161 bpm with an elevation gain of 335 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 62 degrees. Have a blessed weekend.

Slow Going , but No Problem with Early Start

 I did the hill workout. I payed no attention to my splits as I knew with my earlier start I should be okay. I did 8.59 miles in 2:17:35 for a 16:00 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 172 bpm with an elevation gain of 293 feet with an average cadence of 125 spm at 62 foggy/drizzly degrees. Have a blessed day! Happy with a good doctor’s visit last night. Thank you Lord!

Tuesday (Hills) / Wednesday Ridge / Woodlot Loop

  Tuesday was a tough day because it was back to school after a long weekend. Wednesday was better as I had a workout in light rain.

Tuesday: 8.6 miles in 2:13:48 for a 15:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 162 bpm with an elevation gain of 348 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 68 degrees.

Wednesday: 9.07 miles in 2:16:44 for a 15:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 163 bpm with an elevation gain of 319 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 59 degrees.

 Tonight I see Dr. Gupta. I was thinking I had this appointment next week, but I was mistaken. God is to be praised!