Friday Consistency

 I had a long day yesterday and Charlotte was staying at her parents’ while her father is in Florida. My wife is a thoughtful person who can be depended upon. I did my adopted new route of reverse Longwood. The slight drop in mileage definitely helps me to finish on time. My stomach has been off a bit this week. My schedule has also been in flux because that’s what school does to your schedule. I kick back in certain areas to preserve my strength. It’s alright to make adjustments so that I can be all that I can be. Today I did 6.49 miles, and the GP bench press and fab 40. I hope to do farmers carries , weighted bench press, and possibly hex bar deadlifts. Have a blessed day!

Birthday/Thursday

 Wednesday- Today I turned 62. I was a little bit slow and a little bit behind in all aspects today. I was tired and just couldn’t quite catch up. I even ended up being a few minutes late for work. I did 6.69 miles, the fab 40 and 2 x 25 GP bench presses, and 3 x farmers walk.

Thursday- I shortened up my workout doing 6.26 miles and 3 x GP curls/presses. I am slower and have decided to cut back on my distance a little bit so that I am not so rushed. Little adjustments make for big improvements.

Back 2 It

  I love the usual routine even though there are advantages to days off from school. I get up ridiculously early, but it is with a purpose and I love having the streets to myself and not having to walk as far. I love the time of prayer and solitude. I did the Longwood Loop doing on Niewood for 6.46 miles, 3 x GP curls/presses, and hope to do goblet squats and core trainer presses. I find that this routine provides the bedrock and foundation to my life with the guidance of my Lord! Last day at 61, Lord willing!

Sunday/Monday

 Sunday— I did the Longer version of the Longwood Trail doing 7.23 miles, 3 x GP curls/presses, goblet squats, and core trainer presses and rows.

Monday/ The reverse Longwood for 7.82 miles, 3 x GP bench presses, hex bar deadlifts, and weighted bench presses. We had some couple time, a little necessary shopping, family time, and now kicking back. Going forward while the Lord gives me strength!

Day 2: Teaching

  I had a good and productive day yesterday. I was able to get a good deal done at home as well as at school.  I had a good start to the day doing the Kastal/Randall loop with 2 x Ryan for 6.8 miles, and 3 x GP curls/presses, and hope to do core trainer presses, and goblet squats later. I have been focusing on just getting the basic things accomplished for the day. There are a good number of things that need accomplishing every day. Keeping the Lord first and being aware of His work is what I strive for with His help. I’m looking forward to Labor Day weekend, especially tomorrow. Have a blessed day friends!

First Day

  Today I woke up at my usual school time and things went according to schedule. I got back in okay time and made it to school in plenty of time. I wasn’t super fast, but I did 6.69 doing the Longwood in Reverse. I then did the fab 40 and GP bench presses and 3 x farmers walk. I hope to do weighted bench presses and one set of hex lifts with shrugs. The he first day wasn’t too bad. It was busy without being too busy. Tomorrow is another day with the students and my first day teaching PE. I’m looking forward to having a regular type of day. Have a blessed day!

The Day Before…

  Tomorrow I hope to enter my 40th year of teaching PE. I know others have taught longer, but for me this is a milestone. In August of 87 I began my first year of teaching in Eastport, Maine.  Lord willing , tomorrow on September 3, 2026 I begin another year. A lot has changed in those years and yet the job is the same. I went from teaching in a rural area, to an urban area in the suburbs of NYC. I started alone and now I am married to my second wife. I still am that small town Maine boy from Camden.

This morning I did the Longwood loop doing 6.46 miles, and 3 x GP curls/Presses, and hope to do Goblet Squats and core trainer presses. I am slowly getting back to my daily school routine. I will have to leave 10 minutes earlier tomorrow. Have a blessed day friends!