Dark Mornings

 This has been an unusually cloudy overcast period here on Long Island. Most days are overcast and the mornings are dreary. I am still grateful for the health and opportunity to go for my early morning workouts. I have been having what I think is a side effect to my thyroid medication. I have been feeling anxious and tight at periods of time. Think I need to find an alternative medication. I’ve been trying to tough it out, but I don’t like not feeling right. Usually by night time I am feeling better and always sleep well. Got to figure this out. I did the Medford/Randall route doing 8.90 miles in 2:24:32 for a 16:14 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 109 bpm with an elevation gain of 210 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 33 degrees. I am grateful for God’s provision when I need His help. Love you Jesus!

Good Morning

 I slept very well last night. Another day another new prescription. I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 8.90 in 2:23:14 for a 16:05 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 159 bpm with an elevation gain of 210 feet with an average cadence of 129 spm at 34 degrees. It was a cloudy and quiet morning. So far no negative side effects from my new medication. Have a most blessed day!

Okay In the Chaos

 This year has shown me that God sees me and cares for me. This weekend my blood pressure remained high so I’m heading to the doctor today, Lord willing. I love my students, but hate this commute. I also miss the respect that I had in Maine as a coach and as a teacher. I miss coaching . I miss singing in church . I miss feeling like my opinion mattered in church So many perspectives that I have on life down here I share alone. I definitely am with the love of my life. I definitely know God is in control. I am thankful for the overall good health that I have. I’m just not sure where it all goes.

Today I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 8.89 miles in 2:24:41 for a 16:17 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 154 bpm with an elevation gain of 205 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at 36 degrees. I’m thankful for my workout today! God bless you!

When Things Go Smoothly

 Today was the day that most things went fairly smoothly and on time. I didn’t really get ahead in anything, but I was able to keep up to speed. I did the usual Apple Court, Kastal, Ryan, Whiskey, Woodlot, Randall Loop doing 8.69 miles in 2:18:46 for a 15:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 78 bpm with an elevation gain of 190 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 40 degrees.  

It was a rainy morning once again.  Rain seems to be the latest trend. Thankfully it didn’t rain too hard. This has been the week of training of getting back to the routine. I am grateful that it had gone well. Lord willing, I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend. God bless you my friends!

A Change in Direction

 I woke up feeling ok, but my stomach was a bit off. It’s difficult to get my walks in with having to make “pit stops”. I was a bit discouraged, as it’s been awhile since I haven’t had some ailment or another. I decided to do the 2 x Woodlot/Ridge with a short out and back at the beginning. I prayed a lot about how I was feeling and God was gracious. My workout went okay and I felt better at the end than at the beginning. I was able to get my physical therapy in at school and my strength work after the walk. Thank you Lord for your blessings.

I did 8.64 miles in 2:18:09 for a 15:59 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 145 bpm with an elevation gain of 209 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at a temp of 45 degrees.

Doing some small changes. I’m only doing PT 5 days a week instead of every day. I’m also having two pieces of toast with almond butter for breakfast, rather than doing intermittent fasting. My wife saw research that intermittent fasting can be harmful long term. The fasting did help get me under 200 pounds at a time when I was struggling. It feels good to have that nourishment in my body. Moderation is the key with diet. Have a blessed day!

Dec 3 & 4

 The focus is always on getting the work in , which means recording it sometime has to wait. I’ve committed to recording my workouts for years now— just something that is worthwhile to me. Getting back into the groove has been a little slow. I am in a sort’s getting back to the old routine. When I got sick I knew that part of the reason was just getting overtired and overworked. So as I am doing my routine, certain things are being curtailed a bit. Working out takes mental energy, which requires taking some breaks.

Tuesday- Day 1 back at school. The new usual loop. 8.69 miles in 2:19:47 for a 16:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 101 bpm with an elevation gain of 197 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 43 degrees.

Wednesday- Day 2 back at school: 8.77 miles in 2:23:32 for a 16:22 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 164 bpm with an elevation gain of 189 feet with an average cadence of 125 spm at 48 mild degrees.

Every day is a gift. I’m thankful for today!

Filling in the Gaps

 I got the flu before Christmas and it slowed me down. The last workout recorded, was the day I felt really off. On Thursday I stayed home from work and went to the doctor. I tested positive for the flu and went on Tamiflu. Within a few days I was feeling better with just a little lingering cough. I took it easy so that I could make my trip to Maine on Wednesday. I decided to start my walking training on Thursday. Here are the workouts:

Thursday: I did 9.49 miles in 2:34:44 for a 16:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 93 bpm with an elevation gain of 452 feet with an average cadence of 126 spm at 30 degrees along the sanded roads of Eastport. Still my favorite place in the world.

Friday: Hope- 3 x Barnestown road loop doing 9.09 miles in 2:25:45 for a 16:02 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 123 bpm at an elevation gain of 618 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 33 degrees.

Saturday: Hope, 3 x Barnestown Road: I did 9:09 miles at a 15:53 minute per mile pace at an elevation gain of 618 feet at 40 degrees. My watch went dead with about.4 miles to go. I had to estimate a bit. December 31

Jan 2: Monday: The Longwood Loop: I did 9.21 miles in 2:29:40 for a 16:14 minute per mile pace I had an average heart rate of 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 238 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 39 degrees. I’m grateful for the strength that the Lord provides.