Sunday Stroll

   I woke up at a decent time looking forward to a day more on the move. I was met by a warm bit of sunshine on a cool morning. I decided on doing the longer version of the Longwood Loop coming out by the post office on Middle Country. I ended up moving a number of branches along the way and I took a few pictures. I ended up doing 6.60 miles, 3 sets of GP bench presses, 1 set of weighted bench presses, and the fabulous 40. I enjoy students at Sunday school, but there are other aspects of that service that annoys me. Enough said for now. Have a blessed Thanksgiving week!

Homeboy

  This morning I was tired, but I acted like I was alive and well. I managed to get a 10k in doing the 2 x Woodlot with a short out and back for 6.22 miles. I just was too tired to be my usual nostalgic introspective self. It was definitely colder this week. I am looking forward to going to Maine next week and am trusting the Lord to get it done. I am truly enjoying having my wife back home. I did the fabulous 40, 2 sets of GP bench presses, 1 set of weight BP, and 1 set of 10 hex bar deadlifts. I can sense the Lord at work. Thank you Jesus for using me!

I Thought that I was faster…

 …but I was just the same. I woke up a couple of minutes earlier this morning. My Bible devotional is shorter on Thursdays, so I thought that I could get ahead. It turns out that I pretty much ended up the same. I did the Randall route—taking several pics along the way. I was feeling a little fatigued and sore from last night’s physical therapy session. Alex is effective, but brutal. His sessions are definitely the most painful and Jimmy a close second. I did 6.34 miles, the fabulous forty, 2 super sets of presses and curls GP, and one super set of core trainer presses and rows. I’m looking forward to next week, but am focusing on the things in front of me. I will start packing this weekend for Maine. Have a blessed day friends! Ps. I enjoy talking to my brother on Thursdays.

Walking Dead

  I have learned through experience and habit that even when you are very tired, if you keep the momentum going, you can turn things around. Once again my alarm woke me up. Once again I was on the late side of on time all the way through. I felt a bit sick in the middle of my workout. My stomach was off. Fortunately, things improved as I carried on. I did the Kastal/Ridge/Raynor/Woodlot figure 8 loop for 6.26 miles, the fabulous 40, 1 set of weight bench presses, and 2 sets of GP bench presses. I made it to work on time. Have a blessed day!

Thinking Ahead

  I slept fairly well and felt rested, even in the early morning hour. It was one of the few times that I was awakened by my watch alarm. I tried to keep things moving in my morning routine. I pretty much was able to stay on the later side of on schedule. I read through my Bible readings and headed to the kitchen to get dressed for my walk. I was able to get the things done that I needed to. I did my usual Longwood Loop of 6.33 miles, the fabulous 40, 2 super sets of GP curls/presses, 1 super set of core bar presses and rows. I had to put more effort into my morning prayers as my mind wanted to stray. I was also thinking, that Lord willing in one week we will be heading to Maine. I have been praying for health for all family so that we can enjoy this long awaited time together. Have a blessed day.

Behind and More Behind

 I woke up on time. After that, things just slowed down for me. Everything took a lot of time to do. My stomach also was a bit off. Everything seemed right, but it didn’t feel right. I did the 2 x Woodlot with an out and back for 6.20 miles, did the fabulous 40, and I did 3 x GP bench presses. I have physical therapy tonight. Feeling like winter. Have a blessed day!

Friday Change Up

 I was hoping to do the Randall Loop this morning, but I was running well behind schedule and settled for the figure 8 llo. I just couldn’t picture myself pulling this off this morning. I took awhile to fall asleep as I was curious about the Patriot’s game and was irritated that my wife had another outing planned at our house. In addition, my right knee was aching. It seemed like normal pain so I didn’t worry myself about it. I did 6.23 miles, the fabulous 40, 2 sets of 15 GP bench presses, and finish it off a super set of core trainer  presses and rows. I am in need of a good cup of coffee! God bless you.!

Humpday that feels like Monday

 I got up at my usual time , but I had some items to take care of in addition to my usual routine. I just kept my focus, and things worked out. I did the Raynor, Kastal Ridge, Woodlot figure eight for 6.24 miles, the fab 40, 1 super sets of GP curls/presses and 1 super set of core trainer presses and rows. It all worked out. I have Bible study tonight. I’m a bit tired, but looking for the Lord to provide. Have a blessed evening friends.

Port Jeff Station With Bekah

   I took advantage of being alone this Saturday and went for a walk on the Greenway trail Port Jefferson to East Setauket. It was my longest walk since my knee surgery. It was raining the first 5 minutes and then it cleared and warmed up. What started as a quiet walk turned into a busier walk with more people enjoying this beautiful fall morning . I did 7.46 miles ending in beautiful conditions. I was so pleased to be enjoying my old walks with my daughter again.

A Turn towards Winter

 The good thing about vacation days is the little extra sleep and the slower pace of the morning routine. As expected, the temperature was cold at 33 with the wind howling. I was surprised at the amount of traffic that there was on an early vacation day just past 5 am. I decided to do the Longwood Loop finishing off by going past the Post Office and then back home. I did 6.67 miles, did the fab 40, 1 set of weight bench press, and 3 sets of Gym Proloux bench presses. I was thinking of going longer, but I am striving for more balance in my workouts. I do love this time of year. 

Mild Monday

 It was in the 50’s, but it was still as I set out early in the morning. I got out at about the same time and went at about the same pace as usual. Nothing spectacular one way or the other. This is another broken up week, with tomorrow being Veterans Day. I did a short out and back and then did 2 x Woodlot for 6.22 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x Press/Curl Gym Proloux supersets. I may try a set of core bar presses when I get home. My back is a bit stiff. I am keeping positive by looking forward to Thanksgiving in Maine! This new knee is such a medical blessing. Thank you Lord for blessing doctors with wisdom and skill.

Frosty Friday

 I was so tired when my alarm went off this morning. I have learned that regardless of how tired that you are, if you get started your momentum will carry you through. The morning is a blessed time of day. I cherish it. I saw a few deer 🦌 out as I walked along. I did the Randall route which has become my Friday walk. I did 6.37 miles at just above 19 minutes per mile, I did the fabulous 40, and 3 sets of 15-18 Gym Proloux bench presses.

     I did different exercises at my physical therapy last night. We concentrated on hip and hamstring strength as opposed to all the quad work that my therapist Jimmy has me do. I did less work than usual with more supportive and stretching work. It seemed to be the perfect amount of work.

Wednesday/Thursday

  Wednesday: I did the Kastal/Ridge/Raynor/Woodlot Loop: 6.17 miles, the fab 40, deadlifts, and 3 sets of Gym Proloux bench presses. 

   Thursday: I did the Longwood Loop doing 6.27 miles, the fab 40, one superset of core trainer presses and rows, and 2 super sets of gym Proloux curls/presses, and the fab 40.

I love the mornings this time of year. Usually it’s quite breezy and comfortably cool. The lighting is so beautiful and gives an air of peacefulness. I listen to Christian radio, pray, and dream. I had a nice talk with my brother this morning. Be blessed.

Tuesday on Fumes

   I headed out at my usual time, with the comfort of knowing that my commute should be much easier on this Election Day. I knew that there was not the pressure to hurry. I did the Longwood loop of 6.26 miles, the fab 40, and three super sets of Gym Proloux curls/presses. I might try one super set of core trainer presses and rows. Parent teacher conferences are kind of slow and we are more or less hanging out. God bless! Just too tired to put much effort into this blog for now.

Sunday/Monday

 Sunday began with the time change and bringing my wife to the church for her mission trip. I did 6.36 miles, 20 minutes on the recumbent bike, the fabulous 40,  3 super sets of gym Proloux curls/presses, and 1 super set of core bare presses and rows.

Monday- 6.17 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 sets of 15 gym Proloux bench presses. This time change has me so out of it. Today will be a long day with P/T conferences until 8. 

Tomorrow is half a day! Be blessed friends!