Cool Running

I actually walked but it seemed like a good title. I did 9.16 miles in 1:58:54 for a 12:58 minute per mile pace with the temp at 54 degrees and 100 percent humidity.  I think my Bluetooth was off so I didn't have average heartrate and elevation gain.  My daughter Rebekah got out yesterday.  We celebrated my birthday together. God is good! God Bless!

Cool and Comfortable!

I got up at 4 and as usual went througj the daily routine. By 4:21 I was out the door. I did the Scenic Hills, Medford,, Niewood Loop doing 9.05 in 1:58:19 for a 13:04 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 297 feet with an average pulse of 113 bpm at a temperature of 53 degrees at 90 humidity. Things may be tough but I think of hurricain Irma in Florida and the folks recovering from the hurricane in Houston.  There are always plenty of things to pray about. Have a blessed day!

Feeling OK

I got out a few minutes past my usual time, so I decided to do a slow run for awhile.  I didn't feel like trying to push the running pace , but I wanted to get back in time so I wouldn't have to rush. I did the Ridge Road /Woodlot Loop doing 9.04 in 1:46:38 for an 11:47 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 128 feet with an average pulse of 131 bpm with the temp at 55 degrees with 84 percent humidity. Last workout at 52 years old:) God Bless!!!

Figure 8 Plus Extra

I decided to change up my route and do the quiet streets around my house.  I have been a bit on edge so my sleep has not been as long as I want. I know that no matter how much sleep I get that most likely I will be crawling out of bed at 4 o'clock. It is a Thursday so that means a nice talk with my brother on the way to work. With that said, here are today's stats-- 8.73 in 1:54:01 for a 13:03 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 147 feet with an average pulse of 121 bpm at a temperature of 61 degrees and 100 percent humidity. I ran a bit to increase my pace as I was lagging in some of my miles. Lots on my mind and a lot to do-- God Bless!

Tuesday/Wednesday

These two workouts are the true beginning to my work schedule workouts as I get up at 4 and roam the empty early morning streets of Ridge. Both days I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loops(minus a tiny portion that I do in the summer). Here are the stats- Tuesday-- 8.82 in 1:59:32 for a 13:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 289 feet with an average pulse of of 126 bpm at a temperature of 70 degrees with 96 percent humidity. Wednesday I did 9.11 miles in 1:58:58 for a 13:02 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 289 feet with an average pulse of 123 bpm at a temperature of 69 degrees at 100 percent humidity.  This has been a hecrtime
of adjustment for me.  I have been attempting to get out for work much earlier which means more strength training after work.  Looking to the Lord for healing today for my family and that God will continue to use me and my family for His purposes. God Bless!

Labor Day Shuffle

I got out a bit before 6. My wife was a bit upset that I was leaving, this made it harder to leave. This is the time when I think and pray and sort things out in my mind. I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, Medford Loop doing 9.35 miles in1:55:48 for a 12:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 284 feet with an average pulse of 133 bpm at a temperature of 62 degrees with humidity at 87 percent. Have a blessed Labor Day!

Thursday-Friday-Saturday

I missed Wednesday's workout because I was in the hospital all night Tuesday and most of the day on Wednesday because of a medical emergency with my daughter Rebekah. Thursday and Friday I did the Scenic Hills, Niewood, and Medford Loop. Here are the stats- Thursday-- 10.3 miles in 2:25:38 for a 14:08 minute per mile pace. I intended to do less but my brother called and I couldn't end my workout without hanging up on my brother since I was talking on my iPhone watch.  There was an elevation gain of 302 feet with an average pulse of 118 bpm at a temperature of 63 degrees at 91 percent humidity. On Friday I did 9.31 miles in 1:47:32 for an 11:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 306 feet with an average pulse at 153 bpm at a temp of 54 degrees with humidity at 67 percent.  I did run some as I set my alarm wrong and got out late. The cooler and dryer temperatures make for great workouts. On Saturday I did an active recovery walk not using my race walking technique doing 7.65 miles in 1:56:52 for a 15:16 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 511 feet with an average pulse of 103 bpm at 59 degrees and 68 percent humidity at Port Jefferson/East Setauket on the Greenway Trail.  I always order Starbucks on my phone and pick up a clover coffee in East Setauket.  There were many people out walking, biking, and running.  I saw my friends Ruth and Lenny in East Setauket just before they began their run. It's been an eventful week , but I have loved having Katie and Keon spend thw last two nights here with me-- it's the best thing ever.  I feel blessed to get the five workouts in under such trying circumstances. Workouts
have been God's gift to help me cope with stress. Praise God and God Bless! Happy Memorial Day weekend.