Cool Start to Vacation Week

  Today I woke up at my usual time, but I remained in bed for another half hour just resting. I knew that I didn’t have to rush as my ferry departure time was 10 and that wasn’t bad even though I had to stop at Rebekah’s Starbucks to pick up food, drink, and travel packages for Maine. It’s always a mixed bag when leaving alone on a trip. The best trips are with Char, but there are advantages to traveling alone. I did the original Longwood plus the Cliffwood/Scenic Hills mini loop finishing by Dunkin Donuts for 7.24 miles, the fab 40, 1 set of weighted bench presses, 1 x hexbar deadlifts, and 2 x GP bench presses. Lord willing, I am just shooting for consistency now. I get a few longer walks at times, but generally shoot for a little less mileage, so that I continue to look forward to my workouts. Char looks out for me and is always thinking ahead. I do miss her when either I am gone or she is gone. She is always on the go with many plans and many contacts— and so that is how she operates. I do not have those same capabilities or desires. I hope that in my own way I am as useful to her as she is to me. Have a blessed day friend!

Written on the Cross Sound Ferry 

Friday-Saturday-Sunday

 Friday- I headed east on the Rocky Point trail with Rebekah off from Broadway. We originally were trying to get in 6 miles, but we had a good pace going so we ended up going for 8 headed towards Wading River. We ended up doing 8.09 miles. I went to Starbucks, Rebekah went home, and I did the fabulous 40, 2 x GP curls/presses  + 2 sets of  standing GP curls and 1 x weighted core trainer presses.

Saturday- I did 7.53 miles doing the Woodlot Loop plus 7 x Woodlot Hill and The Ridge loop and 3 x Ryan Avenue, plus 3x GP bench presses, the fabulous 40, and 1 x weighted bench presses.

Sunday- I went on the Rocky Point trail headed west to Miller Place for 8.27 miles doing, the fab 40, 3 x GP curls/presses, 3 x standing GP curls, and 1 x weighted core trainer presses. 

This has been a busy time with plenty of odds and ends to do. Looking for the Lords protection and direction. God bless you my friends!

Holy Week

 This was the first day of Easter and Spring vacation. I have started to watch The Chosen again. It is about the final events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. I am a visual learner. Watching the events of Holy Week is for me much more powerful than reading about them. I think that many modern Christians would have trouble supporting Jesus in the events leading up to the crucifixion. Especially when He took a whip and cleaned out the temple. The pope recently said that Jesus opposes all violence. I believe that the pope is greatly mistaken. Lord willing, I hope to keep watch The Chosen this Holy Week. I want my heart to feel anew the true spirit of Easter.

I did 7.59 miles doing the Woodlot loop plus 7 x Woodlot hill and 2 x Ridge plus 3 x Ryan Avenue, plus the fabulous 40, 1x the hex bar deadlift, and 3 x GP bench presses. I hope to later do 1 x weighted bench presses. 

I hope to walk with my daughter Rebekah tomorrow. Have a blessed day friends!

Warm and Breezy

 I woke up knowing that this was my last day of the week at school. My plan is to go to Maine next Monday through Friday. There are things to do between now and then, but it’s welcome duties and errands. I haven’t been changing my vacation training that much from my regular training. I am just striving for consistency and am so grateful for it. I did the hill workout today with 8 x Raynor Hill for 6.39 miles, the fab 40, and 3 x GP presses and curls. I will attempt bed goblet squats and core trainer presses/rows if my left trap feels okay. I have been feeling a sense of purpose at school. So I am not minding my work so much right now. There is a good groove to life right now. I hope to come out of vacation with a sense of good family time in Maine and at home. Also, the change of pace is usually refreshing. Thank you Lord for blessing and using me for your purposes.

Saturday-Sunday-Monday

 Saturday- 2 x Ridge/Woodlot for 8.45 miles, the fab 40, 3 x GP curls/presses, 1 x core trainer presses/rows, 1 set quad bar dead lift.

Sunday- Randall and 1 x Ryan for 6.54 miles , 3 x GP bench presses, 1 set of bed goblet squats, , 1 set of weighed bench presses .

Monday- The Longwood Loop for 6.5 miles, the fab 40 , 3 x GP presses and curls. I hope to do 1 x core trainer presses and curls and bed goblet squats later.

Going Through the Motions

  I woke up , drank my 5 hour energy, did my devotions, and eventually made my way out to the kitchen to get dressed for my workout. I had a difficult time staying focused and a difficult time being positive. I struggle when Char is gone for a long period, especially on this all men’s trip. I fully trust her, but I just don’t like it much. I love her and that causes me to support her. I did 6.47 miles, did the fab 40, did 2 sets of GP bench presses, 1 set of weighted presses, 1 set of goblet bed squats. That’s it now, have a blessed weekend!

Rocking on Randall

 It was another lonely start this morning which is both a blessing and a curse. I don’t have to be as careful getting around in the morning. I can turn on lights and listen to Fox News as I get ready after my devotions. I did 6.87 miles on the Randall Loop plus 2 x Ryan Ave., the fabulous 40, 2 x core trainer presses/rows, and 1 x GP curls/presses. I was one minute late for work. Oh well! God bless!