Tuesday/Wednesday

 I have been feeling better with my knees the past few days. I’ve been putting athletic tape on my big toe to support that injury.  I am first of all very happy to be feeling more normal. My walking times haven’t necessarily improved, but that’s okay.

Tuesday- 8.56 miles in 2:24:01 for a 16:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 16:49 with an elevation gain of 271 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at 70 humid degrees.

Wednesday:  8.55 miles. Not sure how fast that I went as my watch went dead. Fortunately I was able to get in around 7 miles before it went dead. The workout for the day was not able to be retrieved, but I’m grateful that I did get credit for steps and distance. I was having problems with my Nike app , so I had to delete it and then add it back. I am grateful that ai got most of my information back. Have a blessed day!

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Moving at at 58 not as Great

 I was slow this morning, but slow seems to be who I am these days. I did 8.55 in 2:25:31 for a birthday 17:01 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 165 bpm with an elevation gain of 285 feet with an average cadence of 124 spm in a varied rain at 69 degrees. I’m grateful, but I notice the decline. Have a blessed day!

Thursday/Friday

 My knees and big toe were really aching yesterday. They were a bit better today. I’m finding that at this juncture in my life, I really need to avoid harmful movements that irritate my injury. If I’m attentive, I can persist.

Thursday: 8.78 miles in 2:27:08 for a 16:45 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 90 bpm with an elevation gain of 284 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 64 degrees.

Friday: 8.54 miles in 2:22:36 for a 16:42 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 231 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 62 degrees. 

Thankfully things went a bit better today on my 58 th birthday! God is good!

Different Route: Better Start

 I did the out and back and then 2 x Ridge/Woodlot Loop. My pace was a bit better and I didn’t feel the aches and pains so much. Today things just clicked better. I did 8.74 miles in 2:22:34 for a 16:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 171 bpm with an elevation gain of 288 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at a cooler 66 degrees. Feeling better about things today. Thank you Lord for perseverance. Have a blessed day!

Fl Monday- Tuesday

 Monday: I did the Ridge/Woodlot Loop twice plus an out and back at regular walking pace. I did 8.92 miles in 2:50:27 for a 19:06 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 72 bpm with an elevation gain of 241 feet at an average cadence of 113 spm at 72 degrees.

Tuesday- I did the Raynor hill workout at a slow race walk speed on the first day of school doing 8.45 miles in 2:21:46 for a 16:46 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 174 bpm with an elevation gain of 366 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 72 degrees.   I was fortunate to get the work in before the rain. So blessed to be teaching back at Pleasant with the younger students. Thank you Lord!

Little Victories

 Today I started out thinking kind of negative. I’ve been focusing on my limitations rather than focusing on the fact that even with aches and pains, I can still get my workouts in. I did the same workout as yesterday doing 8.71 miles in 2:43:37 for an 18:46 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 72 bpm with an elevation gain of 215 feet doing an average cadence of 115 spm at 64 degrees. It’s Labor Day weekend. It’s Friday here today at work. Thank you God for your goodness!

Cooler Temps

 Today marks the first day of school for our local students including my 3 granddaughters.  This means seeing both buses and students out and about. This is day 3 of easy walking. Gradually, I think it is working. I did 8.7 in 2:40:10 for an 18:24 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 73 bpm with an elevation gain of 240 feet at an average cadence of 115 spm at 70 degrees. Changing things brings a bit of anxiety. There is comfort in familiarity conversely there is anxiety in change.  I am confident that this is the right plan, but it does take time to adjust to a new plan.  Here’s to looking to the Lord for success!