Running Low

 Last night I could not sleep. I think the Pumpkin Latte that I had kind of tipped the balance. My stomach was churning and so was my mind. Like usual I just lay in bed and prayed until eventually I fell asleep. I woke up at my usual time and managed to get a workout in. I am blessed with the ability to operate on empty even at an increasing age of 57. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.18 in 2:16:56 for a 14:55 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 83 bpm with an elevation gain of 297 feet at 55 degrees and 78 percent humidity. Jace moves out tomorrow. Have a blessed day!

Breezes Blowing

  Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the comfortable temperatures and the seasonal changes. This morning I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.16 miles in 2:18:30 for a 15:06 minute per  pace with an average heart rate of heart 160 bpm with an elevation gain of 310 feet at 57 degrees and 74% humidity. Even though I was behind, thanks to the Lord I made it to work on time. Jesus be praised!

Okay

 Today, I had a slightly better night’s sleep. I was a bit tired upon awakening, but quickly rebounded. I headed out the door and did the Woodlot, Ridge, Randall Loop doing 9.07 miles in 2:16:57 for a 15:05 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 141 bpm with an elevation gain of 203 feet at 66 degrees and 74 percent humidity! Have a blessed day! Good travel day to work!

Running Behind to Catch Up

 I started out later today a bit later. Had to make two quick pit stops as well. Fortunately, my pace was quicker than most Monday’s— but I was still behind by a lot. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.19 miles in 2:16:40 for a 14:51 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 163 bpm with an elevation gain of 309 feet at 55 degrees and 74 percent humidity. Even with a very late start, I made it to work on time. Thank you Lord!

Rain and Lightning on Friday

 I doubled up my short sleeve shirts because it was raining. I was hoping that there would be some gaps in the rain— and there were. I was thinking— next Friday Jace will be out of the house— somehow that seemed like an encouraging thought. I did the Woodlot, Ridge, Randle, and two times Ryan route doing 9.05 miles in 2:16:17 for a 15:03 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 162 bpm with an elevation gain of 202 feet at 64 degrees and 100 percent humidity. Be blessed my friends!

Closing the Gap

 My workouts have been following a similar trend. Starting slow and then the pace builds as some easy jogging pickups. Thursday tends to be slightly slower as I have been mowing my lawn on Wednesdays. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.09 in 2:18:03 for a 15:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart of 162 bpm with an elevation gain of 321 feet at 71 degrees and 91 percent humidity. The streets were quiet this morning. I enjoyed a good chat with my brother this morning. Thank you Lord for your many blessings.

Trilogy of Missed Postings

 Monday: Longwood Loop- 9.13 in 2;18:55 for a 15:12 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 142 bpm with an elevation gain of 294 feet at a cool 55 degrees with 92 percent humidity .

Tuesday: 3 x Woodlot loop for 2.19 miles in 2:13:55 for a 14:34 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 152 bpm with an elevation gain of 172 feet at 53 degrees and 89 percent humidity.

Wednesday: Longwood Loop doing 9.10 miles in 2:16:47 for a 477 foot elevation gain and an average heart rate of 161 bpm at an average pace of 15:01 at 66 degrees and 100 percent humidity. 

It’s been a hectic week, but I’ve been able to get to bed in good season. I am so thankful that with all the changes and rigor, that I still have good energy— thank You Lord!!!