Doing Better!

I got out the door a few minutes early due to a service appointment for our dryer. I did the Scenic Hills, Longwood, Medford Loop. I saw two young lady runnners out training. They look to be good runners. In the summer with my later start times I see more other people training. I did 9.52 miles in 2:09:58 for a 13:38 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 323 feet and an average heartrate of of 115 bpm at a temporary of 69 degrees and humidity at 94 percent.  My pace was better today and for the first 5 miles my hamstring felt perfect. The last 4.5 miles I felt a bit of tightness, but not any discomfort.  I will continue to monitor the hamstring.  I just
Cut back on my pace when I feel a twinge. Looking forward to what God has in store. God Bless!

Donavin’s Miracle

One of my former students has been struggling with his belief in God since his son has struggled with a defective heart. Well yesterday Donavin got his heart and his father Brian got his answer from God. This morning my hamstring felt better even though the ace didn’t indicate anything. Perhaps the squats played a factor. The tales of the tape— 9.28 in 2:11:12 for a 14:08 minute per mile psce with an elevation gain of 163 feet with an average pulse of 113 bpm. The temp was in the mid 60’s. Time
get stiff done. God Bless !

Sunday/Monday

Sunday was what I would like to say was an active recovery workout on The Greenway Trail doing 7.59 miles in 1:59:46 for a 15:45 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 518 feet with an average pulse of 110 bpm at a temp of 65 degrees and 78 percent humidity. I got a coconut milk caramel macchiato and a strawberry scone at Starbucks at the turnaround point. It was a fairly quiet morning with a few if the regulars present. Charlotte left early dor church so I wide awake decided to do the Greenway trail- glad I did. This morning I did race walking again and noticed that the hamstring although still not 100% , but I was able to slowly get through the workout without it tightening up.  From time to time I would pick the pace up but keeping it under control. I did the Scenic Hills, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.22 miles in 2:10:35 for a 14:09 minute per mile pace  with an elevation gain of 359 feet with an average pulse of 135 bpm at a temperature of 57 degrees. I am grateful that the hamstring held up but more important my daughter Rebekah came home last night. Thank you Lord for your many blessings! Looking forward to God to do what only he can do!

Thursday/Friday

It has been so hot and humid this past week.  Yesterday I did the Scenic Hills, Longwood, Medford Loop doing 9.31 in 2:10:55 for a 14:02 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 329 feet with an average pulse of 116 bpm at a temp of 73 degrees and 100 percent humidity. I noticed the last couple of miles a tightness in my right outer hamstring. I jogged in the last mile since the speed walking seemed to irritate it.  This morning I decided to do the Port Jefferson East Setauket hike as I wanted to workout at a normal walking gate to lessen the strain on my hamstring. The hike was warm and muggy, but the hamstring was fine. Not nearly so many people at 6 am in the morning. It was funny as I noticed a couple of African-American women making believe they were stretching to warm up for a workout. They had their personal belongings on the bench and the strong smell of weed blowing in my direction. I said “Morning “ and walked along. I did 8.14 miles in 2:09:49 for a 15:55 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 551 feet with an average pulse of 103 bpm at 77 degrees and 90 percent humidity. A flash flood watch was in effect so I was glad to complete the workout dry except from sweat. Off to pick Char up from Weight Watchers as she is teaching the group. God Bless and let's pray for each other because we sure do need prayer.

Hot Mama

I have been lacking in zeal, energy, and speed on my workouts since Monday and my long trip on the beach. Today I did the Medford, Randall, Woodlot Loop doing 9.04 in 2:10:06 for a 14:23 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 175 feet with an average pulse of 119 bpm at a temp of 74 degrees at 100 percent humidity with a dew point of 76. I felt like cutting this short, but knowing that this will be about all of my physical exertion for the day I survived through. I picked up a tick at some point and took it off my leg when I noticed it as I was driving. Off to a get-together. God Bless!

Forecast Pain

Yesterday proved to be very taxing. After doing my workout my wife and I put in a 3 hour hike on the beach with the worst footing available. To boot we also got lost. The worst of it was the terrible sunburn to go with the fatigue of treading sand for 3 hours. My workout today started ok, bit ended slowly as that was all that I had. I worked out without my shirt on to avoid chafing. The good news is that as the day progresses I am feeling a bit more human. 9.27 in 2:09:54 for a 14:00 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 303 feet with an average heartrate of 113 bpm at an early balmy 75 degrees and 99 percent humidity. On my way to the airport to get my in laws. God Bless!

Anniversary Workout

I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.5 in 2:10:14 for a 13:42 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 311 feet with an average heartrate of 111 bpm at a temperature of 71 degrees and 100 percent humidity. Have blessed day!