Another Day a Different Route

 Unintentionally, I have done a different route each day. This morning was another cool one. I got out at the average time of average. So I couldn’t do a longer route. I ended up doing the 3 x Ryan and 4 x Woodlot Hill figure 8 route. I did 7.10 miles in 1:58:07 for a 16:38 minute per mile pace at an average cadence of 125 spm at an average heart rate of 105 bpm with an elevation gain of 241 feet at a moderate effort of 6 at a cool 35 degrees. I was hoping to get to the longer Randall route, but I didn’t want to push it. Thankfully the Lord has guided me safely and healthily through this week. I had a nice talk with my brother this morning and made it into the parking lot. Thank you Lord for your provision!

Feeling Like Winter

 Today went pretty much according to schedule. I ended up doing my old standard 7 of Ridge/Kastal twice, two short out and backs, plus 3 x Ryan for 7.07 miles in 1:56:52 for a 16:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 74 bpm at an average cadence of 126 spm at an average power of 131w with an elevation gain of 208 feet at an all out effort of 9 at 29 degrees. 

   There was a chill in the air, but I wasn’t bothered as I had the proper gear on. The skies were dark yet clear. I tried to think positive and pray, but mainly my mind was tired. My trip to work was affected by the major slowdown on the Meadowbrook which cost me a parking spot in the school parking lot. Today’s work day has been off with a set-back on the state test. Thankful to the Lord for allowing me to get done what is necessary. Thank you Lord!

Doing the Easier

 This morning I was not quite sure what I would be four or a workout. When I got my workout gear on I realized that I needed to go the easier route. I did the figure 8 loop followed by strength training. Here are my stats: 6.75 miles in 1:54:31 for a 16:57 minute per mile pace with an heart rate of 81 bpm with an elevation gain of 211 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at an average power of 129w at a moderate effort 4 at 40 degrees. I had a decent workout and made it to work in plenty of time. My wife isn’t feeling well. Hopefully she feels better soon! Have a blessed day!

Sunday/Monday

 Sunday- Rebekah and I did an easy walk down the trail at Rocky Point. It was cool and drizzly: 4 miles in in 1:17:31 for a 19:21 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 67 bpm with an elevation gain of 116 feet at an average cadence of 114 spm with an average power 106w at an easy effort of 3 at 43 degrees. We went to Starbucks afterwards. We shared some stories and frustrations. It was a good time together!

Monday- I started out thinking of doing the original figure 8 , but quickly switched to the 8 x Hill workout on Raynor. I did 6.57 miles in 1:51:52 for a 17:01 minute per mile pace at an average heart rate of 104 bpm with an elevation gain of 313 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at an average power of 134w at a moderate effort of of 6 at a light raining 42 degrees. I am satisfied with my workouts at this point, but I really don’t have much to say other than that I am looking forward to going to Maine, Lord willing, next week. Have a blessed day!

Calverton on A Cool Drizzly Saturday

 My wife had an early start to the day with WW sessions lined up for the morning. I decided to keep the early momentum going and do some sort of hike. I wasn’t sure exactly which hike I was going to do. I wasn’t sure literally going to get in the car and let instinct take over. Well, I ended up heading to Calverton. This is my remaining 9 mile standard course, so I feel like I need keep this course in my repertoire from time to time. Here are the stats— 9.27 miles in 2:55:37 for an 18:56 minutes per mile with an average heart rate of 73 bpm with an average cadence of 114 spm at an average power of 111w at a moderate effort of 4 at 47 degrees. I am trying to get what work I can in before my knee replacement. It’s been kind of hectic. Lord, help me to be faithful.

The Storm before the Calm

 Today was a day of tiny, little things not being quite the way that they should be. There was an accident on Sunrise and a big slowdown on Meadowbrook. I made it on the final minute to work. Thankfully, I got my workout and strength work in. Here are the stats— 7.55 miles in 2:04:20 for a 16:28 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 80 bpm with an elevation gain of 119 feet at an average cadence of 123 spm at an average power of 130w at an average effort of 5 at a moist and balmy 61 degrees. My first day wearing shorts. Things were a little rough, but it worked out. Thank you Lord— it’s Friday!

Backing Off

 Today I wanted to do my new loop, but I just couldn’t move myself around quickly enough. I tried my new head phones which was nice. They are a new style, but cool. It was a cool drizzly day. It worked out to do the easy route. Traffic was a bit slower, so I made it to work right on time. I wasn’t able to park in the staff lot, but that’s okay. Here are my stats- 6.79 miles in in 1:53:58 for a 16:46 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 81 bpm at an average cadence of 124 spm at an average power of 133w at a moderate effort of 5 at 45 degrees. 

We had a nice birthday celebration for Ruby last night! Family time is good time! God bless!

Cool Wednesday

 The temp was on the cooler side this morning. I made it out the door on the early side of on time. I decided to do my new loop. The thing that I like about this loop is that there is only very little back track. I hit most of my walking bench marks. I did 7.58 miles in 2:02:42 for a 16:11 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 91 bpm at an average cadence of 125 spm at an average power of 135w at an elevation gain of 115 feet at an all out effort of 9 at a chilly 34 degrees. So far so good! PTL!

Minimal Begets Maximum

 This morning I seemed to be just a tiny bit behind in everything that I was doing. I had hopes of doing my new longer loop, but I just didn’t have the resolve to struggle through today’s workout. I did 2 x short out and backs, Ridge, and 4 x Woodlot Hill for 6.80 miles in 1:55:34 for a 17:00 per mile pace with an average heart rate of 126 bpm at an average cadence of 123 spm at an average power of 128w at an all out effort of 9 at a damp and cool 48 degrees. Thankfully I got my strength work in and got a parking spot in our lot. Thank you Lord!