Thursday, January 8, 2026

Positivity

  Sometimes you wake up and just have a positive feeling about things. This was one of those mornings. The morning routine went fairly smoothly. Regardless of how smoothly things have gone, I have not managed to get that far ahead of my usual schedule. I did the figure 8 plus 1 x Ryan Avenue for 6.48 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP bench presses. I had a nice talk with my brother this morning. Usually it’s just catching up and we talk about “stuff” but it always makes you feel good. Many times it seems as if things aren’t really happening, but there is that sense of joy and that the Lord is doing something in your life. Gratitude is also a wonderful gift to have!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Longwood

 I decided to do my standard Niewood, Longwood,

Dunkin Donuts loop for 6.33 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP presses and curls. I am starting early, but staying basically on regular schedule despite it. Have a blessed day friends!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

It Worked Out

  Today I started out well, but I had to take a number of pit stops which slowed me down. I did the figure 8 plus 1 x Ryan Avenue for 6.5 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 sets of GP bench presses. Even with the it stops I still made it to work just fine. It’s tiring and a discipline to get out early, but it is always a blessing to get out early and enjoy the streets in the quiet of the morning. God bless you my friend!

Monday, January 5, 2026

First Workout in Ridge

  I woke up on time mostly excited about the normal routine once again. It is good to have a break from the usual routine, but the usual is really my preferred method. I did 2 x Woodlot with 2 extra trips up Woodlot hill for 6.32 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP curls and presses. The roads were in good shape and the streets were quiet. The deer also were out and on the move. I have PT right after school so that I need to drive directly to Rocky Point. I am looking forward to see how the Lord leads this year.

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Eastport/Hope

 Eastport:Friday: I headed out the morning after the storm at around 6 am to allow for enough lighting to see the potentially slippery streets. I did a basic north end , dump road, south end and downtown loop for 7.06 miles, and then 3 x GP bench presses at the Todd house. Being in Eastport on the winter streets seems so natural. I followed up with a quick trip to Kim’s and then went to Katie’s and my parents.

Hope-Saturday: I planned on sleeping in but I couldn’t sleep, so I headed out on the basic 3 mile but headed up and down Appleton Hill an out the pastor’s road, to the pigeon house on Howe Hill, and up the hill ast my parent’s house and back for 6.22 miles. I then did 3 x GP curls/presses .  I’m so glad that I made this workout. 4 workouts in Maine is a true blessing.

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Dec. 31 / Jan. 1 in Eastport

  On the last day of 25 I did the Adams Street, In-Town Loop, and the Dump Road out and back with a couple side hills added in for 7.57 miles in clear and cold weather, with 3 x GP bench presses.

Thursday Jan 1 I went out into a snow storm and just walked around including, the dump road and Lincoln Street for 7.08 miles, and 3 x GP curls/presses. The extra day has meant extra time with my daughter Kim and her beautiful family. I am looking forward to heading out of here tomorrow although I will really miss Kim and her family. I am either around my family or I am alone in my room at the Todd house. I am missing my wife Charlotte and her companionship. With the snow falling all day I am limits where I can go. Gtg. Have a blessed evening!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Last Walk Before Maine

  I woke up and realized that Charlotte had been awake for some time. I was excited with the hope of traveling to Eastport on the agenda. I did the Longwood Loop going past Dunkin Donut’s. I did 6.33 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. The road was mostly clear, but the snow and ice are not fully melted yet. I was pleased that I was able to pack compactly and yet bring what I wanted. Char and I enjoyed a moment of prayer together as we parted ways. I am blogging on the Port Jefferson ferry on very rough waters which has slowed our speed. I’m feeling that the Lord has a lan for this trip. I always enjoy my trips to my old and forever home, but yet where the Lord has me is the best place for me.