Back at It

I seemed to feel up to my morning power walk, so I hit the Longwood/Medford Loop in good season. I did 8.93 miles in 1:55:42 for a 12:56 minute per mile walking pace with a 127 average heartrate of 127 BPM.  Feeling ok, and heading to Dallas tonight--not sure if I will get any workouts in, but that's ok. Have a blessed day!

Feeling Better

 Monday started out good with a good workout and a good day--but, as I went to bet I noticed that my stomach wasn't feeling well which quickly esculated to full blown diarhea and vomiting. I barely slept and I stayed in bed all day not feeling well. I took today off from my workout as I was feeling sick when I went to bed.  I may take tomorrow off then of course I am in Texas for three days.  It may until Monday that I do a cardio workout.  I'm ok with a little break, but tomorrow may tempt me to get a workout in.  Well, off to getting stuff done. God bless you!

Sunny MLK Day

I headed out at a out 7:45 ish with the day off from school. I did th Ridge Loop as it is the most private during the day. I try to avoid the busy places, try to stay to myself. A lot of internal struggles, as thete are some things that I am coming to grips with -- seeking the Lord. As for the workout I did 8.2 miles in 2:02:54 for a 13:20 minute per mile walking pace with a 123 bpm heartrate snd an elevation gain of 129 feet.  I saw a walker and a runner in my travels. So it looks as if the Patriots are playing my brother's favorite team-- the Steelers.  Most likely I will be on a flight to New York from Dallas during the game-- hopefully I can stream the game. Thanking The Lord for a good workout and good health.  May God Bless you today!

Dumb

This is the week of getting it done with low morale.  Monday was freezing, but I went through the day with a smile on my face--at least until noontime. Today I got out at my usual time, but decided to do the longish Ridge/Woodlot loop doing 9.19 miles in 1:58: 38 for a 12:54 per mile pace.  I cheated a bit by running a little over a mile, that's because I wanted to finish in under 2 hours.I was pushing my pace even though I was tired which was a shame, because it was such a beautiful springish morning out at 55 degrees with a mild breeze.  The Ridge Road is wooded and so quiet, that I get lost in my own thoughts as I pitter patter along the road. Supper with friends tonight!  Have a blessed weekend!

Numb

Today started at a warm 48 degrees and partly cloudy.  I could actually see the moon peep through the clouds.  I did the Longwood/Medford Loop in 1:59:11 at 8.88 miles for a 13:25 minutes per mile pace and an average heartrate of 122 bpm.  I had a good pace , but with my start time felt like I had to keep pushing to get home at a decent time.  I feel numb, sometimes you have problems that don't seem terrible but you are surprised that you aren't handling them that well.   Please Lord help me today and those I love!  have a blessed day.

Randall Extra Plus

It had been raining hard just prior to me getting out of bed, but I decided to venture out this morning because if nothing else, the temp was a nice 46 degrees.  I ended up doing 8.87 miles in 1:57:30 for a 13:14 minute per mile pace with an average heartrate of 116 bpm.  It was a busy day yesterday , but a good one. It was so good to have my granddaughters Ruby and Ryleigh over for supper and a couple hour visit. Going forward today with the grace that God provides.

Feeling Like Maine

I woke up again to another cold morning at 9 degrees.  At this temp, when you go through the snow the prevailing sound is crunch crunch crunch.  To say the least I was not that enthusiastic when I woke up, but without thinking my body rolled out of bed towards my coffee and workout gear.  I am a bit out of sorts and have been since yesterday a.m..  I had a sort of confrontation of sorts, and I am so conflicted.  Lots of feelings,but the one I usually go to -- I can't.  Lord, be near me today and with those that I hold so dearly.  Tales of the tape-- Figure 8 extra plus(same as yesterday) 8.59 miles in 1:56:05 for a 13:30 minute per mile pace with a 118 bpm heartrate average.  I am reminded at the resolve that it took to train in the winters in Maine.  Snow I could take although it slows the workouts down, but brutal cold takes a lot of intestinal fortitude.  I'm glad that I do not have to do it every morning. Have a blessed day.