Early Start

 I woke up at my usual time for school days. I knew that today was going to be the day the driveway was going to be sealed, so I decided to hit the roads early. It is the best time to hit the pavement. The temps were comfortable and the streets were quiet. The only thing was that my muscles were very sore. I did the Longwood Loop again.Here are the stats: 8.33 miles in 2:42:37 for a 19:32 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 70 bpm with an elevation gain of 205 feet at an average cadence of 113 spm at 61 beautiful degrees. I’m kind of feeling my way through the beginning of vacation, and I’m purposefully not pushing the envelope too much. Doing mainly ordinary stuff. Have a blessed day.

Treading the Longwood Loop

  Day 2 of vacation started out after a night of thundershowers. I was tired, but thankfully I can do things at my speed for now. I found myself getting lost in my thoughts. Kind of looking forward to the things coming up over the summer. The temperature was comfortable and the streets were quiet. My hamstring held up okay at the slow pace. It was nice doing this one of my favorite loops minus a short out and back up a hill. Here are the stats- 8.22 miles in 2:41:19 for a 19:37 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 72 bpm with an elevation gain of 273 feet at an average cadence of 113 spm at a humid breezy 70 degrees. I have a few chores around the house to do. I just am waiting for it to dry off a bit. Watching a little Chicago Fire. Have a blessed day.

First Day of Summer Vacation

  I woke up at about the same time as I did for school. It’s easier to do this with my wife staying with her mother. I prefer the early morning hours when the streets are quiet and the temps are cooler. Plus, you aren’t so awake and the workout goes by quicker I did the 2 x Woodlot/Ridge for 8.22 miles in 2:41:19 for a 19:37 minute per mile pace with an average pulse of 72 bpm at an average cadence of 113 spm at 70 degrees. I have taken it easy today which is nice. It’s nice to be able to kickback. I appreciate the opportunity to relax and restock. I always have things to accomplish, but the summer is a time to not be under the gun and for a change of pace. Thank you Lord for the opportunity.

Last Workout of the School Year

 I set the alarm for 3:35 am in preparation for the last day of school. I was very tired, but I know that once I get out there my feet should take me to the end. I changed my direction of my route.  My knee felt okay now that I only walk at a normal pace. This change allows me to exercise without pain. I was impressed with the quiet beauty of the early morning hour here in Ridge. It would seem, that if I am to live here on Long Island, that this still has the semblance of the country and Maine. It has many woods and many trails nestled between the business of major highways, roads, and millions of people. I did 7.05 miles in 2:14:31 for a 19:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 74 bpm with an elevation gain of 213 feet at an average cadence of 114 bpm at a comfortable 65 degrees. It has been a good school year. Thank you Lord for your many blessings.

Saturday/Monday

 Saturday on the Greenway with Rebekah: 6.18 in 1:59:13 for a 19:17 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 140 feet with an average heart rate of 73 bpm at a cadence of 107 spm in 83 degree heat.

Monday- I did 7.12 miles in 2:14:29 for a 18:52 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 71 bpm with an elevation gain of 243 feet at an average cadence of 114 spm at 72 breezy humid degrees. Last full day of school this year.

Summer

 Now that summer has officially begun, I am noticing the changes that come with the summer season. The mornings are warm, but still comfortable in the early morning hour. There are more people out and around in the good weather. I did the 2 x Raynor/Kastal/Ryan/Ridge plus a short out and back. I did 7.06 in 2:11:58 for a 18:41 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 70 bpm with an elevation gain of 239 feet at an average cadence of 115 spm at 70 degrees. Thankfully the busy pace of the school year will be replaced with the busy but not hectic pace of the summer. Hopefully not too many honey do projects. Have a blessed day!

Right Direction

 This morning seemed to be another turn in the right direction. Last night at physical therapy, my therapist worked solely on flexibility and acupressure without exercise. This seemed to help as this morning was the first time in a few weeks that I did not get that tightness on the outside of my posterior knee. I walked at normal speed doing a short out and back and twice Raynor/Ridge/Kastal/Ryan for 7.03 in 2:10:38 for an 18:34 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 69 bpm with an elevation gain of 240 feet at an average cadence of 115 spm at 68 degrees. Over the years the workouts vary based on need and motivation. I try to keep moving and make changes before they are necessitated. I’m just trying to survive until the end of school. Lord thanks for your strength!