Thunder Tuesday

  I was surprised to see lightning lighting up the sky.  Rain was in the forecast, but I was hoping to avoid it.  I headed out on the Ridge loop. My pace was decent on this 72 degree muggy morning.  About 3 miles into the workout the skies opened up.  The next 3 miles I got soaked.  I was glad that I put my phone ina plastic sandwich bag.  I did 8.85 miles in 1:58:33 for a 13:24 minute per mile pace. This poison ivy is finally going away.  I'm glad that I am not too allergic to the stuff, unfortunately my wife is allergic.  Had Kindergarten graduation earlier this morning--what a nice time.  Have a blessed day! 

Blurry because of the sandwich bag,but you can see how wet it was.

Last Week (with the kid)

I enjoyed Father's Day with my family. Being a father is a blessing!  This morning it was a comfortable 59 degrees as I did the Longwood/Medford Loop.  I did 8.73 miles in 2:00:44 for a 13:50 per mile walking pace.  The way I looked at it --for a no motivation Monday--today was not a bad effort.  My wife and I have experienced the wonders of poison ivy and how quickly that it spreads.  Hopefully we can get over this soon. Have a most blessed day!  Here are a couple of pics from this morning,

A Sign of the Times

  I decided to seek the solitude of the Ridge Loop.I felt a good groove as I walked along on Raynor Road and progressed along the streets of Ridge.  I got out at 4:19 at 59 comfortable degrees.  I happened to notice a stopped car which was unusual for this stretch of Ridge Road.  I noticed as I passed further along a set of three signs.  The first read-- " I miss you and love you"  the second read " I love you you are the only one for me Liz"  the third " I love you and you are the only one for me".  This is definitely a desperate move which in my opinion is doomed.  On another note I did 8.85 miles in 8.85 miles in 1:58:32 for a 13:24  minute per mile pace.   On to other things.  Have a blessed day!

Another Good Day

I headed out the door at about the same timeand went at about the same pace on the same route as yesterday.

The top picture is a bit blurry that probably is representative of my mood at the time shows how dark it is at 4:30am.  The bottom picture shows a couple of my friends that greet me at about the same spot every morning.  I did 8.76 in 1:58:58 for a 13:35 minute per mile pace. Looking forward to going away for a couple of days with my lovely wife for our 6 th anniversary.  God Bless You Richly!

Happy Thoughts

  I headed out at around 4:25 am.  It was a comfortably cool and dry 55 degrees--perfect.  I decided to do the Longwood/Medford/Kastal Loop.  I saw a number of deer moving around.  Their fur looks reddish this time of year.  I had better leg turnover this morning doing 8.69 miles in 1:57:46 for a 13:33 minute per mile pace. I had positive thoughts for usual this morning which was a good thing.  A little less than two weeks now of school.  Getting back to the things of work. God is Good!

Old Faithful

  I have been going out the door and just doing whatever route I feel like doing without little thought ahead of time.  I decided to do the figure 8 extra plus route for the first time in awhile.  I didn't have the best foot turnover, but my knees were tender after running for 3 1/2 miles yesterday--so walking it was.  It was nice to be back on this old route which dominated my earlier workouts here in Ridge.  My energy is o.k. for my workouts , but then I find that the rest of the day I just sort of float through.  It was a dry and coolish feeling 59 degrees.  I did 8.73 miles in 2:01:14 for a 13:53 minute per mile walking pace.  Beautiful day here on Long Island.  I am learning to be content in my circumstances--have a blessed day!

Run to make up the Difference

  We had a long work day after church yesterday--so I was dragging a bit on my pace on the Ridge Loop.  I decided to run the middle 3 1/2 miles which helped me to get home in good shape.  It was a dry and cool 55 degree clear day.  This is the second workout day in Ridge that I had to wear a jacket. I did 8.86 miles in 1:52:17 for a 12:40 minute per mile pace.  A little tired-- here are a few picture--God Bless You!

Sorry for the repeat picture--See you tomorrow--Lord Willing!