Romping on Randall

  This morning my inspiration came from today being Friday. I had a long day yesterday, but thankfully I had a positive mindset upon waking up. I just felt like doing Randall plus 2 x Ryan Avenue for 6.83 miles, the fab 40, 2 x core trainer presses/rows, 1 x GP curls/ presses. My grandson Oliver came down the stand gave me a hug. It was a nice way to start the day. God bless you friends. Happy Friday!

Longwood before a Long Day

 I had a good Bible Study last night. I am looking at a second long day today with parent/teacher conferences ahead. I did the Longwood loop on a fairly cool morning. This loop is very quiet. I did 6.49 miles, the fab forty, and 3 x GP bench presses. Too many little kids around to write now. God bless!

To the Hill

  Thankfully, I have been able to get around and get going in the morning despite the early start times. I have also been able to get to school at a decent time. It has been a busy yet good week with my daughter Kim and her family visiting with us. I hope to bring them to Bible study tonight. This morning I did the 8 x Raynor Hill plus a little extra hill segment for 6.45 miles, the fab 40, 2 x core trainer presses/rows, and 1 x GP curls/presses. It was a cool breezy morning with the temp in the 20’s. Today was a good change of pace. God bless!

Cold Refreshing Tuesday

  I had a fairly decent night’s sleep and things went fairly straight forward for me this morning. Last night, the rain and the wind were ferocious. I had to bring our garbage can into the back yard.This morning I was welcomed by a raccoon who fortunately ran away when I stepped out of the door. The Longwood Loop has been the perfect loop for me so I hit it again. I did 6.5 miles, the fab 40, 1 x weighted bench press, and 2 x GP bench presses. The workout was comfortable. I actually like breezy overcast mornings. I had a good morning of prayer. I find that I need this time in the morning as it gives me the spiritual strength that I need for my family. Have a blessed day friend.

Saturday-Sunday-Monday

 Saturday- I did 7.59 miles doing Woodlot with 7 x Woodlot Hill, and 1 x Ridge with 3 x Ryan with 3 x GP curls/presses, 1 x Core trainer presses, 1 x bed goblet squats, 1 x hex bar deadlifts. Plus the fab 40.

Sunday- I did the Randall Loop for 6.34 miles, the fab 40, 3 c GP bench presses, 1 x weighted bench press.

Monday- I did the Longwood Loop for 6.49 miles, the fab 40, 2 x core trainer presses and rows, 1 x GP curls/presses. Off to teach

Friday Finish

 I woke up a bit earlier, but just stayed still until my alarm went off. This has been a good week of training. I decided to stay with my Longwood Loop, as it just seems to fit my mood. I did 6.47 miles, the fab 40, 3 x GP bench presses. I may try a set of weighted bench’s later. I will try to reflect more this weekend. God is good!

Positive Development

  I had one of those mornings where the flow was there and things fell smoothly for me. It is nice to have mornings like this. It is an encouragement to keep going. The thing about this portion of my life is that I am not trying to always push my limits. This allows me to have a reserve when I need it. Today I did the Longwood loop again at a sub 18 pa e for 6.5 miles, did the fab 40, 3 x GP curls/presses while sitting on a pillow during curls to add resistance. Late on I hope to do a set of core trainer presses and possibly rows with a set of two of goblet squats going down to the bed and up. Praying for my granddaughter Ryleigh as she is not feeling well and has Covid. I just have that positive feeling today and am happy about it! God bless you my friend.

Smooth Going

  I was pretty tired this morning. I am still getting used to this time change. I know that regardless of how tired I am when waking up, that once I get moving I usually make out just fine. I have been sticking to the Longwood Loop for 6.47 miles, the fabulous 40, 1 x weighted bench presses, and 2 sets of GP bench presses. Last night I did another set of core trainer presses and a set of goblet squats down to the bed. I had a good time of prayer this morning. My daughter turns 28 tomorrow.

Foggy Stroll

 I was a bit more tired this morning, but commitment and habit got me out of bed and onto the street. I did 6.5 miles on the Longwood/Rolling Hills loop, plus the fab 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. I may try some squats and core trainer presses later, Lord willing. This time change is taking some adjustment. Have a blessed day!

Sunday(Spring Ahead)/ Monday

 Sunday- 6.30 on the Randall Loop, the fabulous 40, 1 set core trainer presses/rows, 2 sets GP curls/presses.

Monday- 7.55 on Longwood Loop by DD with 1 x Rolling Hills, 1 set weighted bench presses, 2 x GP bench presses and the fab 40. 

I am finding that doing a little less mileage has helped my energy during the day and actually has made working out more enjoyable. The Lord cares about the little as well as the big.He gives ideas. All you have to do is surrender and seek Him!

Saturday Morning

  This morning I woke up a bit earlier since my wife was making a birthday trip with friends into the city. I prioritized getting an oil change early over getting an early start on my walk. Fortunately, things went well. I even picked up a coffee and a sandwich before my walk after the oil change. I did the Woodlot loop with 7 Woodlot hills and I did the Kastal/Ridge loop with 3 x Ryan for 7.61 miles. I plan on doing the fab 40 and bench presses a bit later. Just taking it easy for a bit. I’m grateful for a good start!

Good Recovery

 This morning I was able to get in an encouraging workout. I did 6.50 miles on the Longwood Loop plus Rolling Hills out and back, with the fab. 40, 1 super set of core trainer presses and rows, and 2 sets of GP curls.My shoulder and feet were feeling pretty decent. Lord willing, I hope to get some work in on the weekend. God bless you!

Warmer Times

 I headed out the door and decided to do the Longwood Loop. I added an out and back back up  Rolling Hill Drive plus the Dunkin Road near finish. I did 6.53 miles on a foggy overcast morning. I went back home and did the fab 40, 1 x weighted bench press, and 2 x GP bench presses. I had a good report at the doctor’s yesterday and a good Bible study. Today I have felt a bit out of it mentally. Kind of tired mentally I am grateful for the things that I have been able to do and am looking to the Lord for my daily bread.

Pain in the Neck

 Last night I got very little quality sleep, although fortunately I did get some sleep. I had a major cramp in my trapezius muscle in my neck. It was painful and made getting comfortable impossible. I took a couple of Aleve which helped make things tolerable. My alarm went off super early, but I decided to keep my usual routine going despite getting next to no sleep. I did the Woodlot with 3 x the hill and the Kastal-Ridge Loop for 6.43 miles, the fab 40 , and 3 x GP Bench Presses. I still have some pain in my neck, but it’s tolerable for now. I am due to have a filling put in my tooth tonight after school. I am making it through the day thankfully! Be blessed my friends!

Early Start on the Hill

 Today was one of those days where things flowed together nicely. I had a good time of Bible reading followed by a quick of getting ready for my walk. I did the 8 x Raynor Hill. I had a decent pace going today. I am not speed walking, just trying to keep a steady pace. I saw the dog walker today as he walks in about everything. I also did the fabulous 40 and 3 x GP curls/presses. I may try to do a set of core trainer presses or presses and rows. We’ll see. There is a lot going on in our world right now. I am grateful that the Lord is in control.

Longwood

  I decided to try Longwood in the daylight, to check the readiness to walk on without slips. I did 6.23 miles, finding ice and a slip just off Smith Road. I did the shorter version going back on Smith Road to avoid more ice. When I got back I found that I had locked myself out of the house. With the help of my wife, I finally made it back inside. I did the fab 40, and 3 x GP bench presses. I did an extra set of weighted bench presses after lunch. I may try one more set. Lord willing, going out for supper with friends later today. Have a body!