Hoping for Nothing

I went out this morning expecting a messy commute on my trip home from school. My friend from work elevated my hopes with his texts during my workout. In my mind I pictured a snow day— laying in bed watching TV with my wife. My hopes were doused in reality when I got home and saw no cancellation. The good news, was despite a later start to my commute I arrived early thanks to many schools being cancelled opening up the usually crowded roads. I could not believe when I saw the exit to Nassau road. Here are my stats on a route(having reversed the direction of my route starting at Ridge road- 8.55 miles in 2:02:12 for a 14:17 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 258 feet with an average heart rate of 110 bpm at a temp of 29 degrees and 40 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

Sunday/Monday

Sunday at Wertheim- 7.27 miles in 1:58:48 for a 16:20 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 118 feet with an average heart rate of 98 bpm at a temperature of 20 degrees and 71 percent humidity. Monday 8.84 in 2:06:30 for a 14:18 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 210 feet with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at 31 degrees and 62 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!

A Little Bit Further

I decided at the outset of my workout that I wanted a quiet secluded workout. I decided to do the Woodlot Loop 3 times. My calf and hamstring were in decent shape so I was able to keep the pace under 14 minutes per mile. I did 9.12 miles in 2:04:47 for a 13:41 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 226 feet with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a temperature of 39 degrees and 97 percent humidity. Lord willing I am going to Montauk tonight with my wife for her birthday. Have a blessed day!

Feeling Good

My upper calf was a little stiff so I did some stretching before and during the workout to keep it loose. It was a drizzly and overcast, but my spirit was light. I did 8.43 miles in 2:00:43 for a 14:15 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 186 feet with an average heart rate of 109 bpm at a temp of 38 degrees and 98 percent humidity. There was a jogger that popped out from Apple Court. I usually would have ran the remaining half mile just to beat him, but with my hamstring and now calf issue, I did not want to push the issue. I am happy to be able to work out without pain, so I stayed with the walking. Have a blessed day!

A Little Off

Ever since Christmas, I have felt a little off my game. That said, I am also grateful that I haven’t gotten sick as of today which is a blessing. Today I did my usual again doing 8.28 in 1:59:13 for a 14:24 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 170 feet with an average pulse of 107 bpm at a temperature of 34 degrees at 69 percent humidity. I am blessed!

Back in Ridge

Monday- 8.23 in 1:58:51 for a 14:26 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 186 feet with an average heart rate of 110 bpm at a temperature of 33 degrees and 75 percent humidity. Tuesday- 8.25 miles in 1:57:56 for a 14:17 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 194 feet with an average heart rate of 110 bpm at a temperature of 33 degrees and 92 percent humidity. Backing off my pace as I aggravated my hamstring in Texas. The past two days the hamstring has been ok. God is good always!

Deep In The Heart of Texas

My wife encouraged me in getting a workout in , so without hesitation I obliged. The weather is overcast and in the 50’s. The scenery was bland , but it’s always cool to get a workout in a different place far away from home. I ended up picking some cotton on my way this morning. It’s cool to see it growing right beside the road. I did 9.34 miles in 2:11:51 for a 14:06 minute per mile pace with a minimal 119 foot elevation gain with an average heart rate of 116 bpm  at a temp of 54 degrees and 96 percent humidity. Have a blessed day!