Heading to Court

I was able to get around later as I have to take my daughter to court today (she’s a witness) . I drank my coffee and then set out down Raynor to do the Woodlot Loop three times for 9.03 miles in 1:57:09 for a 12:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 192 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a temperature of fifteen degrees at 76 percent humidity. A couple of good days in a row. God Bless you!

Up N Going

I seemed to have a bit more zip this morning. I was dozing a lot last evening due to feeling exhausted. I guess the dozing payed off as this morning was a good showing. I did the Ridge Road Loop doing 9.03 miles in 1:58:02 for a 13:04 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 208 feet with an average heart rate of 119 bpm at a cold 16 degrees at 44 percent humidity. A beautiful morning and a good commute. Hope your day is blessed!

Moving Almost Grooving

I woke up after a sound night’s sleep following a long day yesterday. I was so glad that my daughter Ericka and granddaughter a Ryleigh came to Bible study last night. My daughters and I share a common history. Still seeking that place where acceptance rules and love flows freely. Grateful for what I have in the meantime. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.7 miles in 2:00:07 for a 13:48 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 209 feet with an average heart rate of 118 bpm  at a seasonally cool 20 degrees with a 46 percent humidity. It wasn’t my fastest day, but it was an improvement.  God is Good!

Good Morning

I started the morning with some optimism and faith. I did the Woodlot/Randall New Loop doing 8.49 miles in 1:58:59 for a 14:01 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 223 feet and an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a temperature of 22 degrees and 47 percent humidity. Suddenly extra work to do God Bless!

More Time Means More Miles

 I woke up at about the same time as usual, but thankfully I was able to lay in bed until 4:10. I then read my Bible and then slowly prepared myself for my adventure in the snow. The roads were in good shape— just lots of slush and standing water in places. There weren’t many cars out just lots of plow trucks. I did the Scenic Hills, Smith Road, Medford, and Kastal Loop for the first time in a long time. I did 9.41 miles in 2:15:37 for a 14:25 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 368 feet with an average heart rate of 116 bpm at a snowy temp of 33 degrees at 95 percent humidity. When I got home I shoveled out my house. Thankfully, I was able to do a couple of sets of bench presses before heading out the door. The commute to work was easy with so many cancellations and delays. It was a great start to the day! God Bless you!

Mixed Workout

I started out thinking the Greenway Trail might be passable even after the snow on Friday. I was so wrong. I walked a mile out hoping that the uneven frozen in places mix of ice and snow would improve. It didn’t— 7.5 miles in that those conditions would take too long. I decided to turn around and finish up at another location where the footing was good. I ended up going home and doing the Woodlot Loop twice and added the stats to the previous 2 miles on the Greenway trail. I did 8.18 miles in 1:59:50 for a 14:38 minutes per mile with an average heartrate of 113 bpm. at a temperature of 33 degrees and 81 percent humidity. Hoping a big storm actually hits tonight.

Another Snowy Morning

I did the same route that I started on Monday— The Woodlot Triple finish on the trail. This certainly wasn’t my fastest week, but I am grateful to get the work in. Cutting back that little bit on the distance has helped me so that I don’t feel as rushed. Here are my stats- 8.61 in 2:00:13 for a 13:57 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 172 feet with an average heart rate of 113 bpm at a snowy 27 degrees at 61 percent humidity. Looking forward to the weekend. Pick up my in-laws with Charlotte tonight. God Bless!