Good Feeling

 I headed out this morning with a good feeling. My body felt decent as well as my thoughts were positive.  Things weren’t perfect, but they were good. I did my usual route and I saw no one this morning.  The deer were out and moving, but that was it. Here are the stats- 8.59 miles in 2:19:57 for a 16:17 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 139 bpm with an elevation gain of 172 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 54 degrees.  Tomorrow’s I have my doctors appointment to check up on the effectiveness of my blood pressure medications which has been good.  God has truly blessed me. Have a blessed day!

Monday Stroll

   It’s Indigenous Peoples or Columbus Day so that means no school— again. I don’t mind my job at this time, but I do enjoy the break from the commute.  I decided to do a regular walk today as it seems to be easier on my body.  I will do the speed walking on the days when time is of essence.  I did the usual loop doing 8.69 in 2:36:21 for a 17:59 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 73 with an elevation gain of 236 feet with an average cadence of 116 spm at 51 degrees. I saw a few more people this morning as I was out later. Back to the regular grind tomorrow. God bless!

Feel Good Friday

 Today was certainly not a World breaking day, but it kind of felt like one.  On Friday’s I give myself the luxury of having a Five Hour Energy to help me jump start the day. I woke up in good season and got out a bit earlier.  My pace was average by my new slow poke current standards.  Taking Instaflex Advanced Formula has helped with knee pain.  It’s a little pricey, but it makes my workouts noticeably more tolerable. This morning it was comfortable out.  It’s amazing how a car pulling out of a driveway or coming down the road in a bad spot forcing me to move can be so annoying early in the morning. Here are the stats for the day- 8.60 miles in 2:21:58 for a 16:30 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 207 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at a slightly overcast 60 degrees. Have a blessed weekend. Going to a wedding upstate about 2 1/2 miles away tomorrow. Always something going:)

Good/Bad

 This was a day of good things and bad things happening. First, I woke up slightly earlier.  Secondly, my stomach was irritated which meant a little more time in the restroom. I got ready early, but my shorts were on inside out— with my shoes on. I had a good pace going, but my stomach forced a couple of stops. When all is said and done , everything about washed. Here are the stats- 8.62 miles in 2:19:55 for a 16:13 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 156 bpm with an elevation gain of 218 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 59 degrees. I’m thankful for the many blessings that Jesus gives me every day— even when there is difficulty, there is even more grace!

Day of Atonement/Yom Kipper

 Another day off. This school year has been filled with short weeks.  Days like today often provide opportunities to get a little ahead on the day to day things and to do the little things that you would have to cram into a busy day. I woke up later, getting some extra sleep and then headed out to do the Calverton Loop. I did the Loop going the opposite direction. I feel like the workout was decent considering the knee issues that I have been dealing with for the past couple of months. I was glad that last night my daughter Ericka and her girls were able to come over for supper. On the trail this morning I only saw one Biker and two other walkers. Now for the stats- I did 9.41 miles in 2:57:54 for an 18:54 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 73 bpm at an average cadence of 112 spm at an elevation gain of 306 feet including 5 times up and down the stairs on the trail at 58 drizzly degrees. It was a beautiful autumn morning. God bless you my friends!

The Rainy Morning Blues

 Today was a day of slow, sore, and late. I did the usual loop, in the steady cold and light rain. I just couldn’t seem to move any faster. The knees are better than two weeks ago , but not as good as two months ago. I’m hoping that I can get back to at least two months ago. I did 8.63 miles in 2:25:06 for a 16:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 301 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at 53 rainy degrees. Have a blessed day!

I Want Your Blood

 Today I headed out later as I was going into work at noon since I had a blood draw for my doctor. This means my morning and day are not so rushed.  In fact I like my job right now, praise God. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.12 miles in 2:34:43 for a 16:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 146 bpm with an elevation gain of 309 feet at an average cadence of 123 spm at 53 rainy degrees. I was able to talk with my mother and my daughter Ericka as well as move the two upstairs air conditioners down to the cellar. God bless you!