Good Start

 I was a bit tired , but the optimism was there. I was a bit behind all morning, but not far behind. My prayer this morning is for a common family direction. Today I did 8.89 miles in 2:08:54 for a 14:29 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 95 bpm with an elevation gain of 184 feet at 29 degrees and 66 percent humidity. Looking forward to the weekend. God bless!

Sunny Thursday

 I woke up a bit tired, yet relaxed and prayerfully ready to tackle the day. I did 8.80 in 2:07:29 for a 14:29 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 98 bpm with an elevation gain of 170 feet at 47 degrees and 56 percent humidity. I am a little tired partially because of an increase in one of my meds. Have a blessed day!

Grateful

 This was another morning where things didn’t go quite right, but it’s alright anyway. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot workout doing 8.88 miles in 2:11:41 for a 14:49 minute per mile workout including one pitstop and not pausing the time. It was truly a beautiful morning. The elevation gain was 173 feet with an average heart rate of 95 bpm at 40 degrees and 64 percent humidity. I saw two girls outside of Strathmore getting ready to street fight with a crowd of two girls and a tall dude watching then beside their parked car. This new living arrangement means that my wife often gets pulled into helping her son with one of his “projects “. The us time has become “family “ time. Still praising God!

ICE

 I headed out the door knowing that there was an ice warning, but according to my phone the temp was well above freezing. Upon heading out the door I realized that the icy roads were a reality. I decided to go out and give it my best shot and I did. The last month or so the weather has proved a challenge in making for challenging surfaces. Thankfully the Lord has given me the strength. I did the same route doing 8.79 miles in 2:11:47 for a 14:59 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 198 feet with an average heart rate of 95 bpm at 35 degrees and 77 percent humidity. God bless you!

A New Start

 The week away from Ridge, made today an adjustment workout even though I’ve done it hundreds of times. I was able to do my standard workout thanks to good road conditions doing the Woodlot, Ridge, and Randall loop. My weight is slightly over the Mendoza line. Got ti get it back down. I did 8.81 miles in 2:06:27 for a 14:21 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 95 bpm with an elevation gain of 235 feet at 24 degrees and 74 percent humidity. I’m back at work rather than working remotely from home. I’m blessed! 

Saying “See You Later Maine”

 Today I decided to do a bonus shorter workout. I have been feeling good and I wanted to enjoy the peaceful streets of Hope one more morning before heading back to Long Island. I am looking forward to seeing Charlotte, but not so much the rest. I talked with Ericka on the way down and she needs a bit of help. Glad that I am able to do so. This morning I did the 2 x Barnestown loop doing 6.09 miles in 1:29:26 for a 14:40 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 102 bpm with an elevation gain of 584 feet at 20 degrees and 75 percent humidity on mixed bare and slushy roads. Waiting for the ferry now. Love you Lord and miss you Maine.

A Nice Morning in Hope

 I headed out planning on doing 6 miles, but I felt strong enough and did the complete loop. I did 8.8 miles in 2:07:05 for a 14:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 102 bpm with an elevation gain of 832 feet at an overcast 21 degrees at 63 percent humidity. I also did my bench workout and did my arm work last week. I am grateful for this time in Maine. God bless you all!