Long Day/Short Night

 I went to Adventure Land with my wife, family, and church after school yesterday. I stayed to a little before 9. I was able to get ready in a fairly short time. This morning I did the 2 x Woodlot/Ridge Loop doing 8.20 miles in 2:35:06 for an 18:55 minute per mile pace with an average cadence of 114 spm at an average power of 109w at 64 degrees. Things have been busy with little downtime. I’m feeling a bit drained. God bless you!

Focus

 This morning I’m a bit refreshed and am reminded that sometimes the best solution is to simply focus on the task at hand and forget about all your perceived injustices and take it one day at a time. I still am floating a bit above 200 pounds. Getting off schedule hurt me in my fight to maintain my weight.  Now I am just trying to get back to where I was. This morning I did 8.31 miles in 2:36:33 for an 18:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 77 bpm with an elevation gain of 217 feet at an average cadence of 114 spm at an average power of 111w at 66 degrees. My daughter Kim and her family are visiting which is a blessing. It’s just too bad that I am in work most of the day. I am proud of my oldest daughter for applying for housing in Eastport, Maine to escape her mentally abusive husband. Have a blessed day!

Saturday Stroll in Rocky Point

   My wife Charlotte had a wedding shower, so I took advantage and did a walk on the trail in Rocky Point and Shoreham. To tell you the truth, I have been struggling with some self doubt. It seems as on Long Island every ability and accomplishment counts for nothing. It seems as if some of my daughters doubt me. I did 6.29 miles in 2:02:32 for a 19:28 minute per mile pace at an average cadence of 111 spm at an average power of 104w with an average heart rate of 73 bpm with an elevation gain of 49 feet at 75 degrees. Trying to get back to my old routine. Hopefully I will get my confidence back. Have a blessed day!

Still Better/At Least for the Workout

  I did the Longwood Loop again this morning. I have been able to go faster during my workouts, but I definitely feel sore the rest of the day. My low back is always stiff after sitting. I did 8.33 miles in 2:28:42 for a 17:50 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 92 bpm with an elevation gain of 254 feet with an average cadence of 119 spm with an average power of 117 spm at a comfortable 59 degrees. Headed to the weekend. Nice to have my daughter and her family in town. Teaching Sunday school. Have a blessed day!

A Bit Better

  I had a brief time of middle of the night of school dread. I woke up a bit more determined and clear minded. I still feel that God wants me where I am. Nothing worthwhile is easy. I did the Longwood loop again doing 8.30 miles in 2:32:34 for a 18:22 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 80 bpm with an elevation gain of 248 feet at an average cadence of 117 spm at an average power of 114w at a temperature of 56 degrees. My hamstring is slightly better. I have been able to walk at a slightly better pace. I still feel that something is wrong, but it is slowly improving. This body isn’t what it used to be, but I’m grateful for what I can do. Praise the name of the Lord.

First Day

   I did my first workout of the school year, but not with students—professional development. It’s an easier schedule, but just back into a routine. I did the Longwood Loop doing 8.30 miles in 2:38:23 for a 19:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 75 bpm with an elevation gain of 270 feet at an average cadence of 115 spm with ave. Power of 109w at 56 degrees. The administration at my school confronted me about tardiness despite 5 straight months of being on time— discouraging. Have a blessed day friends!!

Back Home/Last Day of Summer Vacation

 Today marked my first workout here in Ridge in almost two weeks. I would have worked out yesterday, but my basement was flooded and I had to spend about five hours hauling water out . My legs definitely felt it lifting 5 gallons of water up the stairs. I was already tired and this kind of put me over the top. I did 1 x Woodlot/Ridge and 1 x Raynor /Kastal/Ridge and 3 x Ryan for 8.52 miles in 2:45:59 for a 19:29 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 73 bpm with an elevation gain of 178 feet at an average cadence of 113 spm at an average power of 105w at 63 degrees and 84 percent humidity. I feel out of sorts and out of synch. Trusting you Lord!