Feeling Can Be Deceptive

I got out in decent time.  I decided to do the Randall extra plus route. I did a few runs to make up for a pit stop. I felt like I was ahead of my time , but the clock showed me that I was just on my usual pace. I did 9.3 in 2:02:27 for a 13:09 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 256 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm at a clear 38 degrees at 63 percent humidity. I have PD today. Long day! God provides!

Standard Operation

Today I did my usual workout doing the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.31 miles in 2:02:12 for a 13:07 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 380 feet with an average heart rate of 118 bpm at a temperature of 38 degrees and 63 % humidity. There is a glimmer of light that shines through the clouds and made for a pretty morning workout. I managed to get out earlier and the result was a less hurried workout and commute. I feel blessed by God’s presence during these trying times. God Bless!

Changing it Up

This morning Instarted out on the later side of on time. I had to make a pit stop which I knew would put me on the catching up side of the morning. I made a choice as I was heading down Raynor hill I decided to do 9 x .3 mile hill sprints up Raynor Hill. So here are the stats including warm-up cool down— speed walking wad used except for running the hill sprints— 8.08 miles in 1:42:05 for a 12:38 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 342 feet with an average heartrate of 124 bpm at a damp temp of 43 degrees at 93 percent humidity. I am a bit more sore, but getting done early was a godsend. Have a blessed day!

Shorter Days

This is the time of year when you bleed daylight quickly. The entire workout is now taking place in darkness with maybe a glimmer of light. Today I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.3 miles in 2:05:08 for a 13:27 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 372 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm at a temperature of 43 degrees and 91 percent humidity. I started out with dark negative thoughts , but the thoughts and mood lightened by the end of the workout. God Bless! Praying for Christmas miracles in my family!

FridaySaturday

On Friday I woke up about an hour past my usual time. I wanted a little extra sleep , but I had to get around in time to get Rebekah to work. I’m glad that she has gotten more days at work. I did the Scenic Hills , Niewood, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.15 miles in 1:59:32 for a 13:04 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 365 feet with an average heart rate of 125 bpm at a temperature of 15 degrees and 68 percent humidity. It was a cold Thanksgiving vacation workout, but thankfully I kept a good pace. On Saturday my wife took a break and I took a hike on the Greenway trail doing 8.74 miles in 2:34:13 for a 17:39 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 591 feet with an average heartrate of 99 bpm at a temperature of 44 degrees and 65 percent humidity. Today I met my movement goal with hikes around Prosser Pines, and Randall Game Perserve along with lown mowing and yard work. Some tough things happening, but some good things as well. God is able!

Thanksgiving Starts Early

I got out around 5:30 am. I love these holiday workouts with the roads being almost completely empty. I decided to do the Ridge Loop , but I changed it up. I went reverse around Woodlot first and went all the way to 25A and went back via Castle. It was a cold and breezy fall morning, but at least the sun was out. I did 9.16 miles in 2:01:04 for a 13:13 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of   201 feet and an average heartrate of 126 bpm at a temp of 22 degrees and 47 percent humidity. My car is having problems and so is my family—yet God is in control. Praise His Name! Happy Thanksgiving!

Not Alarmed

I have been dealing with a lot per usual of things that are not fun and that are difficult. That said, I forgot to set my alarm and woke up late. Thankfully I was able to get around quickly and had a good pace. I did the Randall extra plus route doing 9.3 miles in 2:01:14 for a 13:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 175 feet with an average heartrate of 119 bpm at a temp of 33 degrees and humidity at 62 percent.  The falls sky provided a beautiful backdrop as I meandered down Raynor road to the finish. Tomorrow Lord willing we head to Maine after our Thanksgiving meal at Roger and Gill’s. Have a blessed day!