Better Effort

 It was a seasonable 32 degrees as I got out at 4:20 am on the Randall Extra Plus Workout.  It was another dark and quiet workout. I only heard a few deer rustling through the woods on Whiskey Road.  I felt somewhat refreshed after a decent night's sleep.  My initial feeling upon waking was to go back to bed--but habit takes control and I start my morning routine which fades away the desire to go to bed.  I did 8.65 miles in 1:59:20 for a 13:47 minute per mile walking pace. 
  I am feeling like things in life are better.  It has been a tough stretch, but the Lord has blessed me with good health.  It just seems that life is too busy right now.  Oh well, don't mean to complain.  Counting down the days until the Christmas break. May God Bless You. On a parting note--I am so glad that my daughter Kim is enjoying school here in Ridge. To Him be the glory!

Grandpa Games

 I have been tired which has been reflected by my walking paces the last couple of weeks.  I did 8.62 miles in 2:04:21 for a 14:26 minute per mile walking pace.  It is so dark this time of year and the cloud cover this morning just added to it.  The Christmas lights definitely make the journey more pleasant.  A much better night's sleep.  God Bless !

Ditto Last Sunday Night

 I had another terrible night's sleep last Sunday night.  I did get in a decent 8.68 mile workout in 2:01:41 for a 14:01 minutes per mile walking pace on the Randall Plus Extra loop.  I saw a runner scurrying along on Whiskey Road near Leisure Village.  Have a blessed day!

More Like It

  I got out at 4:19 am and had a much better pace on this day.  I woke up in the middle of the night with my throat burning--think the orange juice irritated my stomach causing me to bring up stomach acid, an awful feeling.  My wife is stressed with the business of being home while I am 50 miles away all day at work. I feel bad because it just seems that we are so busy that our time together is suffering.  This said, I felt guilty heading out this morning.
  I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot workout for 8.63 miles in 1:55:08 for a 13:20 per mile walking pace.  The workout is completely in the dark now with just a glimmer of light at the end.  Street lights make this workout possible.  Did a couple of sets of bench presses last night and a couple this morning.  Just need one set tonight.  Good news--Kim starts school next week.  Have a blessed day!

Tortoise

 I got out at 4:21 am into a mild 52 degree start.  I did the Randall Plus extra for 8.68 miles in 2:06:31 for a pedestrian 14:35 minutes per mile pace. This is the week for just getting the work done with lower expectations.  There was a nice breeze that progressed during my workout.  I was thinking to myself that my routes here are pretty and quiet enough in the early morning hours.  I prefer the milder falls and winters here for sure.  The beauty of Eastport is unmatched though.  My thoughts of Eastport now with the struggles of my daughters and the seemingly greater negative influences is that I am glad to be here on Long Island.  My good thoughts of Eastport are all far in the past now and that's ok, because God is a God of the present.  Looking forward to the day--God Bless!

Walking in A Fog

I got out around 4:23 am in drizzle and fog.  I got home late as I had professional development and Bible study last night.  The result being --hurry, hurry and then bed time.  My times here in Ridge have been slow which is the way it goes sometimes.  This is three days in a row with the pace above 14 minutes per mile.  It just seems that I am a bit behind this week.  Oh well, I am blessed beyond measure.  I did 8.60 miles in 2:04:52 for 14:31 minutes per mile on the Longwood/Medford/Kastle loop.  45 degrees seemed warm this morning.  God Bless!

Catch Up

Here are the last five days of my training.  Thursday(11/26) 8.52 miles in 1:56:10 at a 13:39 pace, Friday--8.56 miles in 1:57:52 at 13:47 pace, Saturday--8.63 in 1:57:28 at a 13:37 pace, Monday(11/30) 8.63 in 2:03:05 at 14:16 pace, and Tuesday -- 8.62 in 2:03:20 at 14:18 pace.
I had good training in Maine as well as a good stay with my parents and daughters.  My grandson Keon is a true blessing and I enjoyed my time with him.  My new loop in Hope includes the Howe Hill road and is probably my favorite loop right now.  Lots going right now, but I am truly blessed.  Have a great day!