Beautiful Morning

I got out just after 4:30 for a speed walk on the Randall Road. The birds were singing and the sun light crept into the early morning hours. I wasn't at the too of my game , but good enough for 8.12 miles at a 12:35 min. per mile pace on the Randall loop. Enjoyed the beauty as I glided along. A poor possum was stretched out on Whisky Road.  I also turned a box turtle over that was upside down. Have a blessed day all.

Beautiful Monday!

I did the figure 8 plus route. I saw a rabbit and a few deer as I glided along.  Back in Ridge-- the fragrance from the tree buds was so nice.  I wasn't as fast as Sunday or Monday, but I did keep up a sub 12:25 pace per mile. It's always hard going home after spending good time with my girls. Looking to God! Have a blessed day-- 8.28 miles total

Sunday & Monday in Hope,Maine

My favorite times are times times that I spend with my daughters.  The effort of the long trip is always worth the time shared together.  I got up later on Sunday and still made it out the door and got in 8.16 miles at a 12:11 per mile pace. The temp was a cool 52 degrees. I was pleased that the a HS and pains from running on Friday had dissipated enough to get in a good crisp walk in the hilly beauty of Hope.  The good walk as followed by a good time at church and a great day with my girls. We walked the the breakwater in Rockland. My daughter Rebekah drove with Kimi and I along for a trip to Walmart.
   This morning I did 8.18 miles on the same route as yesterday. I went at a 12:25 pace holding back a tiny bit. It's always a bitter day when I have to part ways with my daughters. The workout was pleasant at 55 degrees with a bit of humidity. I saw 3 turkey hens on the Seacoast road. I just feel so fortunate to have the health to workout. Here I sit at the ferry terminal waiting for the ferry to arrive. It's been a good 3 days, but time to head back to LI. May God bless you!

Mixing it Up Before a Long Trip

I had my wife telling me to go back to sleep, but I just couldn't. I know it's a long day ahead of me, but I'm just anal sometimes. I told my wife that I would be back by 6. I did the math and knew that I would have to run in order to complete the figure 8 loop.  I did the first loop doing under 10 minutes per mile. Mile 5 was 10:05. All my nagging injuries were whispering to me. The hamstring, the upper calf, the knee soreness.  I knew that the cardio power was there to continue, but the whispers were getting louder.  I decided to switch to the speed walk-- Good decision .  I did under 12 minutes for the last mile.  For me, walking is the way for me. I'm a walker now, which makes my body feel less pounded and worn down. Today was just a reminder of why I made the switch. I'm paying the price with the nagging of the old injuries, but tomorrow is an off day. So looking forward to seeing my daughters and grandson. Have a blessed day! Oh yeah, 6.62 miles in 1:08:47.

Moving on a Thursday

I got out in decent time and decided to do the Longwood loop plus for 8.12 miles. I just felt good gliding along at a sub-12 minute per mile pace. The route had little traffic. Today making for a pleasant workout. Off to Hope, Maine tomorrow . Have a blessed day !

Comfortable and Clear at 55 Degrees

I was a bit tired, but force of habit got me out of bed and doing my pre-walk sit-ups. I did the figure 8  plus loop for 8.08 miles.  I was able to keep about the same pace as yesterday. Just wish that life wod slow down a bit. I am looking forward to seeing
my daughters, grandson, and parents on the weekend.  Workouts in Maine are also a treat. Have a blessed day!

Drizzle and Cool

I did 8.02 at a 12:45 walking pace. It's kind of like my arms move like I'm running and my legs move like they are walking.  I did the Randall Route this morning. Just about the same pace as yesterday. My workouts are going well. I'm so glad that The Lord have me the ability to workout-- it seems to be my constant even when life gets crazy. I'm looking forward to a couple of Maine workouts coming up. Have a blessed day!