Snowy Start to Spring

I was hoping for a delay today, but no such luck.  It was beautiful this morning.  I slept in my daughter's room for fear of another escape.  God was with me through my fear and thankfully for now, she is still with us. Even though it was so pretty out the fear of dealing with this bipolar with my daughter and the disappointment of a storm that didn't come together proved to dampen my spirits. I did 8.76 in 1:56:28 for a 13:18 pace per mile. Looking to you Jesus!

A New Route

 I got out this morning and it was very dark and 43 degrees.  I had in mind to do the figure 8 plus extra loop. So I started out on my way doing the figure 8, but when I got to the end of Ridge Road I figured out that I am roughly at the same distance when I hit Route 25 as if I did the Randall/Kastle Loop--so I headed towards Randall instead of heading towards home for the Woodlot Loop.  I found that this was a nice change combining routes that previously had not been combined before.  I ended up doing 8.77 miles in 1:52:56 for a nice 12:46 minute per mile walking pace. There were 3 workouts in the 12's so I consider that a decent week. Looking forward to a potential snow storm Sunday night. Will be interesting to see whether or not it end up being substantial. God Bless! Happy Friday!

Later Start:No Problem

I fell back to sleep for about 25 minutes and woke up at 4:17 am.  I took my 5 hour energy extra and headed to get dressed.  I was able to get around quickly and headed out on the Randall/Kastle Loop. Their was a landfog with the warm day yesterday and the 39 degree temperature this morning.  The stars were out over head.  I felt fairly focused even though I was a bit tired.  My daughter's special ed meeting is coming up later which I will attend via telephone. Looking to God for His direction.  Have a blessed day! Happy St. Patrick's day! Oh yeah, I did 8.69 miles in 1:52:09 for a 12:55 minute per mile pace. I was very pleased as this pace did not seemed forced!

It's Been A year

I checked my blog a year ago and found that today marks a year since I made the permanent switch to walking.  It was the week of the birth of my grandson Keon's birth that I started walking after recovering from an injury.  It was a major change, but I am so glad that I made the change.  I just knew that running was hurting my body too much.  I would rather workout in a pain-free way, than keep doing the same workout and eventually being able to do nothing.  I find that in many ways the speed walk fulfills the need that my runs once fulfilled.  What a great occasion to remember this major change--the birth of Keon.

This morning I did the Longwood Loop doing 8.74 miles in 1:56:54 for a 13:23 minute per mile pace.  Also managed to get in a couple of sets of chins before going to work.  It was 41 degrees with no breeze.  Just the perfect temperature.  I have been liking this loop and have switched from doing a different loop every day.  I had a great time at Bible Study last night.  We had Jorge's group join us, which proved to be a delightful time.  Off to the rigors of work. God Bless!

Dear Lord Help

The title today is a prayer more for my life right now and not so much about my workout. Just so many things going on that are affecting my family--we need prayer just like so many others.  I took the day off from school today to attend a meeting about my daughter at school.  When I returned home further chaos continued.  Thankfully, peace is ruling at the moment.  It was a cool rainy morning.  I got out a bit past 4:30 thanks to the day off from school.  I managed a decent 13:31 minute per mile pace doing 8.75 miles in 1:58:19 on the Longwood/Medford/Kastle Loop.  Bible Study tonight.  God Bless!

Eastport/Ridge

  I did a couple of nice workouts--one in Eastport and one in Ridge.  Sunday to celebrate spring ahead I did a workout on my old routes.  Combining the North end loop with the 3.1 County and High Street loop with the Dump Road loop.  I integrated the new gravel road that goes by the sewer plant to the Estes head terminal along with one hill on Estes head.  I finished up by doing the tracks before arriving and going up the hill to the Motel East.  I did 9.36 miles in 1:58:11 for an excellent 12:38 minute per mile pace.  It was a comfortable 43 degrees.  I snapped quite a few pictures as I went along these familiar roads.  I went out to breakfast and then to church at Cornerstone with my daughters and grandson Keon.  It kind of seems strange that I am here today on Long Island typing this--sometimes I still can't believe that I actually moved.  I thought that I would be there for the rest of my life, but i would say that the Lord had other plans--although I still feel that my heart is still back and may remain in Eastport.  That is not to say I regret or do not see the advantages to being here on Long Island--just saying that I feel torn every time I leave there.  So many people and so many connections.
  Today in Ridge I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot loop for 8.6 miles in 1:55:04 for a decent 13:23 minute per mile walking pace.  It was very quiet with drops of rain occasionally hitting me in the face.  Great way to start the week.  Have a blessed day--I'm looking to Jesus.

The End & The Beginning

 Today when I woke up I could hear the light pitter patter of sprinkles hitting the air conditioner.  I know I have a long day ahead of me , but things always feel better after a workout.  I decided to do the Randall extra plus workout.  It was so quiet out this morning.  I enjoyed the beautiful surroundings that I venture out into 5 mornings a week(Thank you Lord).  Fortunately, the drizzle was done and I managed to stay dry in this my first workout in shorts for the year.  I did 8.64 miles in 1:57:04 for a decent 13:33 minute per mile pace.  Today after school I will head for Augusta, Maine.  I will try to get the 7 pm ferry to New London from Orient Point directly after work.  From their I will venture up to the Best Western in Augusta.  Tomorrow I will be heading to Eastport, Maine staying at the Motel East as I enjoy the day with Rebekah as she turns 18.  I will also be visiting with my daughter Kaitland and grandson Keon.  I am blessed to have such a wonderful wife!  Have a blessed day!