Not Quite Feeling It

 This week I have been feeling a bit off. Today, my stomach is a bit quirky and not quite right. My workouts have gone true to form , but outside of that I have not felt my best. Yesterday, I thought that J had turned a corner. Today I realized that I am back to 50%. I did the 2 x Raynor/Ridge , 2 x out and back, and 3 x Ryan Hill for 7.13 miles in 1:56:23 for a 16:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 103 bpm at an average cadence of 125 spm at an average power of 134w an an all out effort of at 21 degrees. Lord give me strength today!

The Blessing of Easy

 Today I woke up with a diminished enthusiasm compared to yesterday. I wasn’t tired, just not overly jealous. I decided to stick with one of my sub-seven mile workouts. It turned out to be a perfect call. The weather was cooler this morning and the breeze was picking up. My deposits had tipped over, so I stood it up on the beginning of my walk. I originally was going to do the hill workout, but I decided to do the figure eight, plus two short out and backs, plus 4 x Woodlot hill for 6.83 miles in 1:49:48 for a 16:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 114 bpm at an average cadence of 126 spm at a power of 137w with an elevation gain of 223 feet. I was pleased to be a bit ahead of schedule. Have a blessed day friend!

Challenge /Adventure

  I woke up early to use the restroom, and rested, but did not go back to sleep. I felt rested, and decided to start my morning routine a bit early. I quickly decided to go with my instinct and try the Longwood 8 miler. I managed to get out a bit early and started out on the Longwood Loop. At about mile two I had to make an unscheduled pitstop to use the restroom. What I didn’t see was that my spot was across the road from a driveway. I suddenly noticed headlights pointed in my direction. At this time I realized that they were intentionally pointing in my direction. I suddenly pulled up my pants as he started to drive down his driveway. I darted across the road and lied  down underneath a fallen tree while the gentleman stopped at the end of his driveway and lingered . I was worried that he might be suspicious that I was present. After a bit, he took off and headed down the road. I waited a second, and then took off running down the road. It was an adventure that I unexpectedly had to deal with early in the morning. Now for the stats, 8.28 miles in 2:10:59 for a 15:48 minute per mile pace at an average heart rate of 139 bpm at an average cadence of 127 spm at an average power of 140w at an elevation gain of 277 feet an all out effort of 9 at 30 degrees. Thankfully I got my strength work in and made it to school on time. Thank you Lord!

Normal is Good

  If you can go through a day and it seems quite ordinary, that is a distinct blessing. Normal is good. So many people long for having a normal day. I decided with my first instinct to do the 8 x Raynor Hill workout. I woke up and just sort of started on my morning routine without trying to think too much. I also did my strength training and just have abs and a set of curls to do when I get home. I’m a bit tired and a little off this morning. You just have to keep battling. Here are the stats: 6.60 miles in 1:49:05 for a 16:32 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 93 bpm at an average cadence of 125 spm at an average power of 139w with an elevation gain of 295 feet at a hard effort of 8 at a comfortable temp of 30 degrees. This is a day when I feel like going home and taking a a nap. I’ll be alright thoughts. God bless!

Up and Adam on Sunday Morning

 My wife’s alarm went off at 6 am. I was rested and decided to hit the trail out of Rocky Point. It’s a relaxing time for me. I listened to Christian radio for about half of the walk. It’s an opportunity to pray and listen to God’s voice as I head down a mainly solitary trail. Most people are friendly and will greet you . I was somewhat disappointed that my daughter Ericka texted me and told me that she and the girls couldn’t go to church, even though it gave me more time to get my strength work in and get around to church. I’m trying to take advantage of the time that I have before my knee replacement surgery this summer. Here are my stats: 8.21 miles in 2:26:30 for an average pace of 17:50 at an average heart rate of 78 bpm at an average cadence of 116 spm at an average power of 116w with an elevation gain of 144 feet at a moderate effort of 4 at a comfortable 29 degrees. I’m a bit tuckered now. Have a blessed week friends.

Stretch

 On certain days I decide to push things a bit. This morning I woke up a few minutes early and got out the door a few minutes early. I just felt like I wanted to try the 8 mile Longwood Loop. I knew that I might have to cut things out of my strength work if I got back too late. Sometimes you have to just go for it(just not too often) and trust that things will work out. I did 8.27 miles at a 16:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 135 bpm with an elevation gain of 273 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at an average power of 136w at an all out effort of 9 at a breezy 29 degrees. A cop stopped me on the Smith Road to warn me that traffic went fast on that road. I also so the dog walker on the Raynor Hill so I guess you could say this was a very social workout. I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon, so it is half a day for me. Looking forward to Go Burger. Have a blessed day friends!

Relentless

 Here on Long Island the winters are typically mild considering my background of living in Maine. The past week however, has been extremely cold with a relentless wind making the cold temps feel freezing cold. I keep thinking back to the decision I made on Saturday to get a warm coat. It was a fortuitous decision. I did the 2 x Raynor/Ridge with 3 x Ryan Street, with two short out and backs for 7.10 miles in 1:55:50 for a 16:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 86 bpm with an elevation gain of 275 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at an average power of 135w at an all out effort of 9 at a very windy 22 degrees. I saw the dog walker as I was heading up Raynor Hill on the final stretch. Lord willing, one more day!