Making it Manageable

 The next two weeks my plan is to cut back a little bit on the distance in order to make my workouts less stressful. Today I did 2 x Woodlot for 6.06 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. I made it to work in plenty of time. My cold is definitely getting better. I will have to keep my rest and sleep up. I’m looking forward to the Army/Navy game— Lord willing. I have physical therapy tonight. God bless you my friends.

Feeling the Season

  I started to feel a bit more the effects of my cold. In the morning and at night is when I feel it the most. The mucus sticks in the back of the throat and my nose runs. Overall, I am okay, but a little tired and a little off. I definitely need an easy restful weekend. I have been dealing with my oldest daughter’s emotional struggles as she is confronted with the reality of the end of her tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend. I guess as bad as things were, she had hoped for reconciliation. I’m praying for this situation and wisdom. This morning I did 2 x Woodlot plus an out and back for 6.20 miles, I did the fabulous 40, 1 set of weight bench presses, and 2 sets of GP bench presses. I don’t like it when I am feeling a bit off. I don’t do so well with it. It’s definitely not a full blown sickness PTL! Have a blessed day!

On Fumes

  Yesterday was a long and tiring day. I did my workout, physical therapy, and Bible study. This morning I woke up in good season, but I definitely was not at my peak. I have a mild runny nose which makes me a bit tired. I also found out today that I can go to the Army/ Navy Game next Saturday. This is exciting, but it will be demanding.  This morning I did the Kastal, Ridge, Raynor, and Woodlot loop for 6.29 miles, the fabulous forty, and 3 x GP curls and presses. I’m grateful for the workouts, but I am a bit tired. I must persevere! God bless my friends!

Back at It

  I was back out at the really early hour again this morning. It’s the time of day when you feel like you own the streets. I did 2 x Woodlot plus 2 extra hill walks for 6.30 miles, the fabulous 40, 3 x Gym Proloux bench presses. I made it to work in time. I am grateful for the everyday blessing.

Visit the Doctor…

 …means a later start for my workout. As a teacher I am afforded regular breaks in my routine, which I find helpful in recharging my batteries. Through the changes in my routine due to my knee replacement, I have cut back on my mileage to 10 k and I have cut back on the intensity. The result is more energy and enthusiasm for my daily tasks. I still get the same number on my watch rings. I did the Longwood loop with an up and down on a side hill and I went by the high school and past the post office for 7.02 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 super sets of curls and presses on the Gym Proloux. I may try to do a set of core training presses before my doctor’s appointment. I’m watching Father Brown at the moment. Have a blessed day friends!

Sunday/Monday in Ridge

 Ridge has been my home for nearly 16 years. It is kind of country living by Long Island Standards. I have woods out behind my house and plenty of woods and walking trails to go on. It’s a good base to work from. Yesterday, I did the Randall loop for 6.28 miles, the fabulous 40, 2 x GP curls/presses, 1 super set of core trainer presses and dumbbell curls.

     Monday- I did 2 x Woodlot/Raynor with a short out and back for 6.23 miles, the fabulous 40,  2 x GP bench presses, 1 set of weight bench presses.I have PT tonight and a doctor’s appointments tomorrow. Just trying to operate the best that I can. Have a blessed day good friend!

Thursday /Friday in Hope

 Thursday- My anxiety was a bit better this morning. I have always had issues with depression and anxiety. For me it is a physical problem that plays with my emotions, although I am more familiar and have more awareness and coping mechanisms. I did the  Barnstown /Howe Hill Loop doing 6.37 miles on a cool and clear Maine morning. I didn’t sleep great the night before , but I got better as the day went on. I did the fab 40, 3 sets of GP bench presses and 2 sets of Smith’s machine bench presses. I also did some leg work.

Friday- I felt a lesser degree of anxiety this morning. I did the 131 hill towards Appleton and then the Barnestown /Howe Hill loop going as far as Bumblebee Lane and back for 6.45 miles. I also did the fab 40, 3 super sets of GP curls / Presses and 2 sets of core bar presses with 3 35 pound plates for 15 reps each.  I am blessed to be able to do what I do and to have a wonderful wife and family. God bless you my friends. Saturday has been a rest day except the fab 40 and 3 sets of core trainer presses.