Blizzard-Raynor Hill

 Monday- I slept in and watched TV with my wife as school was canceled due to the blizzard and heavy snow. My workout was the 6 hours of shoveling that I had to do to clear my house. My shoulders were so tired and my legs fatigued from pushing the snow up the steep snow bank. I wasn’t moving so fast when I came in from outside. I ate, hit the shower, then went to bed. 

  Tuesday- This morning I got out a bit later as I didn’t have school again. I did the Raynor hill times 8. I didn’t do the little out and back in Apple Court as it was too icy. I did the extra interval instead of doing 7 hill intervals for 6.33 miles. I am working on my 3 x GP curls/presses. I will do a fab 40 later. Just kind of relaxing now. So grateful for the time to recharge. Have a blessed day.

Back in Ridge

 I enjoyed sleeping in my own bed. I could have stayed in bed , , but with bad weather coming I had to take advantage of the opportunity. It was nice being back on my old route. I did the Randall route plus 2 x Ryan Avenue for 6.85 miles, the fab 40, and 3 c GP curls/presses. Fatigue is hitting me now after church. No school tomorrow. God bless!

Last Workout on the Boat

 I headed out a bit before 5 with an empty track for a short while. I do enjoy my morning workouts on the ship. The warm breeze hitting my face, surrounded by water. You notice familiar faces that do their workouts in your same timeframe. I made friends with a gentleman from Fort Lauderdale. He is a retired postman. We talked for a lap or so. I did 7.06 miles, the fab 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. I have enjoyed my time on the boat and am looking to the transition to regular life. God bless.

Morning Before our last Shore Excursion

  We are in the Dominican Republic. This morning’s walk I could see land most of the way. I got out earlier today, but it seems others did as well. I did 7 miles and finished getting coffee and tea and OJ on deck 15. I hope to get 3 sets of GP bench presses in and maybe a fab 40. I’m blessed to be able to get the work in. Several miles I did a 15 minute per mile pace. There are always aches and pains to be watchful of. Thank the Lord that He sees me through. A day at sea tomorrow and the finish in Fort Lauderdale.

Tuesday/Wednesday, Ship Shape

 Tuesday- There was a lot of traffic on the deck. I did 6.77 miles, the fabulous 40 and 3 x GP bench presses. I ended up moving quite a bit on the boat. 

Wednesday- I did 6.94 miles and made another friend Mike from Massachusetts. I hope to do the 3 x Gym Proloux Curls and presses. I got out earlier and fortunately, there was far fewer people. Writing this from the ship in San Juan. Have a blessed sunshiny day!

First Walk on the Boat

  It’s always refreshing to start the cruise workouts. Each cruise is a bit of a different experience. My goal is 10k to 7 miles. I decided to stay closer to the 10 k.. There were a lot of people out on the track making it not quite as peaceful, but it still serves the purpose. It’s always nice to see the port from the ship as you arrive. I am planning to do my strength work later in the day. I did 6.54 miles with a temp around 72 with a nice breeze in places. I’m at see tomorrow so no internet. It’s nice to dress in summer gear for a few days and feel summer warmth in the winter. Thank you Lord! God bless you!

Finishing on the Hill

  This morning I decided to a stay close to home doing the Raynor Hill 7 times including a warm up and cool down for 6.23 miles, the fabulous 40, 1 x weighted bench press, and 2 x GP bench presses. I am a little discouraged that the weight loss medication isn’t working. I will aim to be consistent with my eating and workouts. As I get older it is just harder to keep my weight down. Life is always full of challenges. Looking forward to Lord willing being in warmer weather next week with Charlotte. Tonight I am watching my mother in law as my wife and father in law do a comedy fund raiser at the church for our mission project. Have a blessed day!