Cool as a Cucumber

  I had another poor night's sleep.  I did have plenty of pep though for the workout of 8 x .3 mile hill repeats plus warm-up and cool-down.  The heat and humidity of last night were replaced with very nice cool air with the glimmer of the dawn peaking through the trees.
  This has been a trying year for my family,but in the midst of it God is in control.  Last night my oldest daughter moved out of my house with my granddaughter Ryleigh.  My family is distraught right now. Even in the midst when hope seems lost there is Jesus in the midst of the fire in our lives. I  Him I place my hope--God Bless!

Raynor Run on 9/11

I did my workout of 8 x .3 hill repeats with equal recovery plus warm-up and cool-down.  The temps were comfortable with occasional drizzle.
      I have been doing this particular workout as it allows me plenty of time to see my daughter off before she goes to school.  The key is to find workouts that help you to accomplish your goals, but also that fit into your goals outside of working out.
      I saw a man running on the paved trail beside the Ocean Parkway running with an American Flag-- a very fitting way to remember 9/11.  It was a nice reminder that there are things in this life much bigger than us.  God Bless You Today!

Tuesday/Wednesday

First, I didn't train on Monday since I only got one hour of sleep after a night of not being able to sleep.  Tuesday was my 50 th birthday and I did the 8 x .3 mile hill repeat workout with equal recovery and warm-up and cool-down for 6.5 miles.  It was a good day spent with my wife and half of my children.  God has been faithful and I know he will continue to be faithful.  The forties were tough years with many changes--some definitely for the better. I will approach my fifties with boldness by the strength of the Lord.
   This morning I did the same workout for 6.5 miles.  I felt fairly strong again with the temps being comfortable.The interval work allows me to finish sooner allowing me to get home in time to see my daughter Kaitland leave for the bus at 6:15.  A decent nights sleep last night --so blessed!
    I am encouraged to see so many men training strong and enjoying life in their fifties.  I do draw inspiration fro other runners who encourage me by their strong efforts and consistent training. Thanks for reading my blog!

Last Minute Decision

Some days I don't really have a set route that I'm planning to run. So going to bed I was not sure which workout that I would do in the morning.  When my alarm went off--I still didn't know.  When I walked into the kitchen to get my coffee I decided that a hill session was the workout for the day. So 8 x .3 mile repeats with equal recovery plus warm-up and cool-down for 6.5 miles.
     I felt ok throughout the workout--and gave a little extra effort on repeat number number 8.  The temperature was a little more pleasant.  I am going to work at noon as I have to take my daughter to Longwood High School to create her schedule.  My mother in law is in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism. She needs prayer.  Have a blessed weekend!

Cooler Temps

I was happy when I walked out the door and felt the comfortable morning air and not the heat and humidity of the last couple of days.  It was a quicker pace,probably aided by the cooler weather.  There was nothing stirring this morning with the exception of a couple of deer who darted into the woods as I approached.  Thank goodness for the streetlights or these early morning workouts  could not take place this time of year.
    I've been able to train regularly since seventh grade-- with running and lifting.  I didn't realize then that I was beginning a way of life that I would continue throughout my life.  I've been blessed with the health to train, and for that I am grateful. I have changed the way that I train as I've aged.  You have to make adjustments in order to stay healthy and injury free, because my goal is to train for a lifetime Lord willing.
    The total for the day was 9.58 miles on the standard loop plus 3 x Apple Court. So blessed!

Enjoying the Early Starts

I got out this morning at around 4:25am.  The humidity and heat were slightly better today as I also decided to run shirtless.  I saw a deer eating garden flowers by the hill on Raynor.  I saw only three others out this morning ,but no runners.  I have the streets all to myself at this time in the morning. I felt fairly strong and alert for the duration of the run. Just a few more days left in my 40's--this decade of my life has probably been my most trying,but thank goodness I met my Charlotte. Looking forward to what the Lord has in store for the next decade of my life should I make it to the next decade. God Bless--9.24 for the day.

Monday/Tuesday

Heat and humidity is back proving that summer is still here.  Yesterday I did the Longwood Loop(9.3 miles) and hiked from Port Jeff to East Setauket on a new hilly trail with my wife for 9.2 miles. so all totaled 18. miles on Monday.  Today I did 8 x .3 mile hill repeats with equal recovery(with warm-up) and cool-down for 6.5 miles.  Tuesday is the first day of school with students.  I slept only 2 hours last night for some odd reason.  I got out on Tuesday at 4:15 am.  Have a blessed day!