Going With It

 I usually don’t know what route I am going on until my feet hit the road. My intention was to go my usual route, but I ended up doing the Longwood Loop. I gambled on keeping a good pace and it paid off. Some days things just fall into place and today was one of them. I did 9.30 miles in 2:22:35 for a 15:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 80 bpm with an elevation gain of 311 feet with an average cadence of 131 spm at 36 degrees. When I first stepped out of my house I saw some snow flakes in the air. Simple things change an average moment into a magical moment— thank you Lord!

The Reward of Persistence

 Many of the great things that we do don’t seem so great at the time. Usually it doesn’t even feel great at all. The temptation is to cut things off because we lack the vision to see the good thing that we are doing simply because it doesn’t feel right. My daily habits of reading my Bible and working out often don’t seem that productive at the time, but over time these habits are powerful. Having the time just to pray and reflect is so valuable and therapeutic. 

      Today I did the 3 x Woodlot/Raynor with a short out and back on Woodlot and a shortened loop on the third cutting across the trail. I did 8.69 miles in 2:13:07 for a 15:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 162 bpm with an elevation gain of 194 feet at an average cadence of 130 spm at 34 degrees. Thank you Lord for strength and health!

Keep on Marching

 Life is relentless. We have to keep on moving everyday. The challenges never stop coming and they come regardless of how weak we may be at the moment.  This morning I decided on the Ridge Loop doing 8.68 miles in 2:18:34 for a 15:58 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 165 bpm with an elevation gain of 175 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at 41 overcast drizzly degrees. There is very little traffic on this route. A cat spooked me running across the big field on upper Ridge Road. Key word of the day— Forgiveness. People fail us and let us down. Sometimes people look down on us and our family because they misjudged us by judging us. Still, forgiveness is the standard of our Savior to set us free!

Last Monday of March

 Today was the start of a new week. Usually Mondays are a bit stressful due to the fact that it’s the beginning of another week of the rat race. I am grateful for making it to work in good season and making it to the staff meeting in time. I did the short out and back and 2 x Woodlot/Ridge in 2:16:14 for a 15:51 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 174 bpm with an elevation gain of 172 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 37 degrees. I am grateful for the Lord’s strength. Life is not easy, but it is fulfilling with Christ. Some of the greatest gifts that God gives us are our family and friends. Thank you Jesus for your many blessings and for the Salvation that you provided by shedding your precious blood for me!

Good Start Change of Route

 I got out slightly early this morning. Just being a tad bit early helps for a more positive feeling about the day. I did the Ridge Route doing 8.71 miles in 2:17:56 for a 15:50 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 162 feet at 47 degrees with an average cadence of 129 spm. Thank you Lotd for a good start to Friday!

Fatigued

 I was really tired this morning, but I’ve learned that if you persevere that you can successfully complete your workouts. You just keep going and try to think on positive things. I did the Woodlot/Ridge Loop doing 8.62 miles in 2:15:10 for a 15:41 minute per mile pace with an average rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 191 feet with an average cadence of 130 spm at 42 overcast degrees. Still kind of tired. I’m grateful to get the work I !

Got It Done

 This has been a stretch when the pillow has had a magnetic pull in the morning. I’ve been sleeping so comfortably. Habit pulled me out of bed like a blind force. I did the 3 x Woodlot with an out and back on Woodlot and cutting across the trail on the final lap. I did 8.71 miles in 2:18:25 for a 15:53 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 158 bpm with an elevation gain of 209 feet at an average cadence of 130 spm at 39 degrees. Kind of tired but knowing that I’m blessed!