Early Workout on Route 190

 I had to workout really early as I have to take my daughter Kaitland to work today and tomorrow. It is a blessing to be able to help my daughter Katie. I got up at 3:30 so that I can get out early. I’m trying to get in approximately 8 miles before I pick Katie up. I’ve decided to do route 190 because it’s relatively flat , allowing me to get in some miles before I have to pick up my daughter for work.  I did 8.20 miles in 2:02:39 for a 14:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 168 bpm with an elevation gain of 273 feet with an average cadence of 132 spm at 59 degrees. The beauty here is something to behold. This place still feels like home!

Comfortable Tuesday in Hope

 I got out a bit after 5.  I’ve enjoyed my time in Maine. I have been a bit tired and have been missing my Charlotte. Today I spent time with my daughters Kim and Katie and grandson’s Keon and Oliver. I did the Howe Hill loop this morning, the bug net allowed me to escape the horseflies. I did 9.01 miles in 2:24:07 for a 16:00 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 137 bpm with an elevation gain of 638 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 62 degrees. Praying for the Lord’s strength and hope to encourage my daughters. God bless you my friends! A beautiful day here in Eastport, Maine.

Early Start in Hope, Heading to Greenville

 So far I’ve stuck to the 3 plus a little loop. I had a drink of water each lap. Today I tried out my bug net to ward off all the horse flies flying around my head.

I did 9.12 miles in 2:21:36 for a 15:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 758 feet with an average cadence of 129 spm at 73 degrees.

I saw the triathlete running, a biker biking, and a walker walking. I caught the walker and then kind of lost him. God bless you!

I’m Back

 It’s been a busy period of time. I came to Maine a week ago Friday. I didn’t workout that day, but I did last Saturday. Last Sunday I went to Camp Good News and worked there until Friday night.

Saturday- July 16: I did 9.06 miles in 2:16:13 for a 15:02 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 168 bpm with an elevation gain of 672 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at a temperature of 59 degrees.

Sunday- July 24: I did 9.11 miles in 2:25:48 for a 16:00 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 158 spm with an elevation gain of 728 feet with an average cadence of 123 spm at 66 degrees. 

I did 4 miles a day at camp consisting mainly of a 3 mile morning walk and a one mile walk doing disc golf at morning break. I enjoyed the quiet tranquility at camp even though most mornings there were a lot of horse flies.

Lord willing two workouts tomorrow and Tuesday before heading to Eastport. Really missing my Charlotte. Have a blessed evening!

Return to Ridge

 Today most likely will be my last workout in New York for a little over 2 weeks. Lord willing I am heading to Maine tomorrow. A couple days at my parents and then 5 days and night’s at Camp Good News. The following week will be split between my parents and Eastport.  Trusting that God will keep us safe from Covid— not that I’m afraid to get it, but rather I believe that I have things to do in Maine. 

I headed to the Ridge Road loop as there is construction on Longwood right now and I want to avoid it. I headed for this loop for the first time in awhile. This is the loop where my mother told me that my father had been sent by ambulance to Maine Medical because of his oxygen getting dangerously low from Covid. This loop seems like a country workout during the school months, but more people out this time of year. It’s funny how a workout loop can seem like a different spot during a different time of year or even a different time of day. I did 9.34 miles in 2:18:23 for a 14:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 137 bpm with an elevation gain of 248 feet at an average cadence of 129 spm at 71 degrees. Next week I more than likely not blog. My mileage will be way down, but I will try to get a few miles in during my small amount of down time. Working out is not my priority at camp especially as a counselor in his later 50’s. I try to keep my energy for my campers. The games and stuff definitely make for sore muscles, but I do have the energy to play. Just not nearly as fast as I used to be. Have a blessed day. Lord willing will blog Saturday in Hope. God bless.

Feeling the Heat

   I slept a bit later today due to a poor night’s sleep the previous night.  When I stepped outside my door I noticed the temps were hotter and the air was still. I’m glad that I still workout early even in the summer. I did 9.15 miles in 2:22:35 for a 15:35 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 156 bpm with an elevation gain of 305 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 72 degrees.  I started out very slow over a 16 minute per mile pace.  Overall it was a pleasing workout— learning to find the joy in the day. God is good!

Warming Up

 This morning there was a nice breeze blowing, but I could also feel the temps were warmer than yesterday.  For some reason I could not sleep last night, but I woke up at the same time anyway.  I had a decent workout for a Tuesday, which for whatever reason is usually a slow day. My spirits were surprisingly positive today.  

  I am so grateful for my wife.  We are so different, but we get along so well.  I mean we have some good arguments at time since we’re both strong minded in our opinions, but we always respect each other even when we disagree. I know that we will be apart for two weeks, and I will miss her.

I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.13 miles in 2:22:08 for a 15:34 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 159 bpm with an elevation gain of 308 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm. I have been incorporating some short sprints to prepare myself for some of the games at camp. Have a blessed day.