Limbo

 Since I have arrived back to work from my trip to Finland, I have been trying to get the sense of routine and groundedness. I have been fine most mornings, but around 5 o’clock I just run out of gas. I find it hard in the mornings to get around like I would like. I did the hill workout of 8 x Raynor Hill plus for 6.31 miles, I did the fab 40, and 3 sets of GP bench presses. I hope to do either/and farmers walk and hex bar deadlifts. We are having grandkids and kids come over for supper tonight. God bless you!

Monday: A Trying to Find my Groove

  This summer has been one full of experiences and work accomplished. I wasn’t trying to set the world on fire just trying to be productive in the heat and mixed busyness and solitude of the summer. I am trying to keep tabs on all members of my family including my precious wife. My wife seems to be functioning at a speed outside of my universe. I go from feeling close to her to next minute not having a clue with what makes her tick. It’s as if I’m married to a Demi-god with super powers and I have caught her eye for a moment but am a lesser being that takes special understanding. At the very same time, I feel like I know her well, but have not convinced her that I am worthy of her full confidence. Anyway, I did 6.67 miles doing the Ridge, Kastal, 2 x Ryan, Raynor/Woodlot Loop with 3 x GP curls/presses. I hope to do a core trainer press/rows and goblet squats later. Have a blessed day friends— off to PD.

Sunday Route Re-Visited

  I started out on the Longwood Loop, but ended up doing the first two roads up and down on Wading River Hollow Road and back down Woodlot and up Ridge for 7.26 miles. I did my core and strength work and went to church. It’s nice to be back in the old routines. Thank you Lord for good health!

Heavy on the Trail, Light on the Blog

 I took last Saturday off as I caught the train early to head 8 hours north to Rovaniemi. On Sunday I got a little lost on the walking trails by Santa Claus Village. 8.15 miles. It seemed similarly to Maine. Dog sled teams, big rabbits, lots of wild mushrooms and wild blueberries. On Monday I picked a more direct route doing 7.31 miles on a more direct route. I saw lots of school children walking and biking to school. I truly enjoyed the beauty of Lapland. My wife and I did a nice trail with some beautiful views.  That night we bunked up and road the train for 12 hours back to Helsinki. I didn’t do my morning walk, but got a lot of walking in around town. The next morning I got my last walk in Helsinki and Finland in. I walked to the water front from the Lapland Hotel and then did my waterside walk of 7.06 miles. On Thursday I did 6.53 miles on the Longwood Loop. I did 6.60 miles doing the reverse Longwood. I did 6.39 miles on the Ridge Woodlot loop. A lot happened, but I just wanted a recap. Have a blessed day friends!

Not So Much Zip

 Today we took a trip to Tallin, Estonia. First, I did my usual walk along the shore of Helsinki. I did 6.12 miles and 4 x 25 push-ups. I am definitely feeling the fatigue , but I anticipate I may have a day off or two. Tomorrow Char and I head to Lapland via an 8 hour train ride. These are the adventures that we have been blessed to share. Today we made some good friends on our tour. I just pray that the Lord uses these interactions to His glory. Thank you Lord for this wonderful trip!

Sunday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday

 Sunday- I did the Longwood Loop for 7.19 miles, the fab 40, 3 x GP curls/presses, 1 x core trainer presses/rows, and goblet squats. We left for Finland Sunday night and arrived around 2 o’clock local time. We did a harbor cruise and a little stroll and off to bed.

   Tuesday- I started my workouts Tuesday as  I planned on taking off Monday. I did a route  partly along the water and quiet, and then through the city for 6.22 miles, and 3 x GP curls and presses. We did a bus tour of Helsinki on a double decker. We did lots of steps today in Helsinki.

Wednesday- I did 6.22 miles, and 4 x 25 pushups. We did a trip to and through Porvoo. We had a more relaxed afternoon and evening.

Thursday- I did the route that I did on Wednesday, along the water, and around a connected Island for 6.06 miles. I hope to do 3 x GP curls/presses. Helsinki is a beautiful place. I’m so glad the Lord provided for this trip. God Bless!

Plugging Along

 I basically know that the Monday that I arrive in Helsinki will be an off walk day. I am going to attempt to keep walking and working out, but you never quite know. This vacation will be a vacation on the move, so I should keep in pretty decent shape. This trip is basically a dream coming true with the help of the Lord. I pray that the Lord will use this trip for his glory. This is visiting the land that makes up the largest percentage of pure blood. My grandfather was a full blooded Finn, and I have always been curious about this part of my genealogy. There are not a lot of Finnish people around and they have a distinct genetic makeup. I guess in a way, I am trying to discover if I share any characteristics of the Finns. Do I act Finnish? Do I look Finnish? Just curious. I did the reverse Longwood Loop , the fab 40, 3 x GP bench presses, hex bar deadlifts, and hope to do a set of weighted bench presses. Just doing some projects around the house, and a little more packing and prep for tomorrow. I’m simultaneously going to excited and nervous. This will be my longest trip away. My God made this world and I am grateful for this opportunity. As always, I am in prayer for my family back home.