Breezy Tuesday

 I have been waking up earlier than other summers. I find that I prefer getting out earlier while it is cooler and fewer people. In my mind I still think about Eastport and that way of life being the norm. Meanwhile, I am grateful for where I am and trust the Lord’s timing. I do look forward to my trip, Lord willing, to Maine in about a week and a half. Today I did the Woodlot, Ridge, Randall Loop doing 9.31 miles in 2:22:13 for a 15:17 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 120 bpm at an elevation gain of 192 feet at a temperature of 72 degrees and humidity at 79 percent. Learning to enjoy the season and the schedule ar hand. God bless!

Thursday/Friday/Monday

 Did a lot of hustling around for my wife’s and my anniversary getaway— but the weather Friday and Saturday was rainy and cold. I did Thursday doing the Longwood Loop, Friday doing the Calverton Trailplus six stairs, Monday  doing Woodlot/Ridge/Randall. 

Thursday- The last hot day day I did 9.27 miles in 2:21:57 for a 15:18 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 166 bpm with an elevation gain of 305 feet at 71 degrees and 95 percent humidity.

Friday: It was a damp day so I did a regular hike plus 6 times up Drew’s stairs doing 9.34 miles in 2:56:03 for an 18:51 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 71 bpm with an elevation gain of 214 bpm at 70 degrees and 96 percent humidity.

Monday: A quiet holiday July 5th day workout before a trip with Char to Fishkill, NY to pick up the hard in demand chlorine tablets. I did 9.23 miles in 2:21:32 for a 15:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 137 bpm with an elevation gain of 174 feet at 63 degrees and 94 percent humidity. Seems late to be hitting the summer groove and it seems somewhat more rushed than usual. The blessing has been the increased time with my granddaughters Ryleigh and Ruby. 

May God bless you richly!

HOT

 It was another hot start. The heat and humidity are starting early here in Ridge. The more I see, the more that I am aware of the spiritual battle that is all around us. Things that are wrong are called right and what is right is called hateful and wrong. I did the same workout as yesterday. I drink water each lap of Woodlot. I did 9.22 in 2:22:15 for a 15:25 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 89 bpm with an elevation gain of 185 feet at 75 degrees and 85 percent humidity. It’s the last day of June. Anniversary getaway in two days, Lord willing. Have a blessed day!

First Day of Vacation

   I woke up around 4:30. This seems a good time for the summer. It has been extremely hot here considering it’s still June. Even though it’s early, there seemed to be a lot of work activity. The slightly later start definitely makes a difference from dead quiet to normal. I did the three times Woodlot, plus a short out and back to the speed limit sign. I did 9.15 miles in 2:20:19 for a 15:20 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 91 bpm with an elevation gain of 179 feet at 74 degrees and 81 percent humidity. A nice quiet start so far.

Sunday/Monday

 Sunday I did my usual figure eight plus. I did 8.86 miles in 2:44:13 for an 18:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 72 bpm with an elevation gain of 183 feet at 73 degrees and 89 percent humidity. I saw a few people out and around, but overall it was quiet.

Today, my last day of school— I did the Longwood Loop plus put the trash out doing 9.32 miles in 2:19:13 for a 14:56 minute per mile pace and heart rate of 91 bpm at with an elevation gain of 320 feet at 72 degrees and 89 percent humidity. I saw the dog walker on Kastal. I headed to school late, but made it in good season because of the scarcity of traffic. Looking forward to see what the Lord has in store for the summer. God bless!

Running on Empty

 I mowed last night, and then a late night picking my brother in law Jon up at LaGuardia late. I saw my friend Arlem at the Middle Island SevenEleven while getting a coffee. It was really nice chatting with him. This morning I got up 10 minutes later to mimic sleeping in. I did the Medford/Randall Loop this morning doing approximately 9.2 miles at an approximately 14:50 minute per mile pace. My watch played up a bit. Have a blessed day!

Last Thursday

 This school year has been very different. So many changes, but God has been faithful. The relationships at work have really been strengthened. I am at this moment where God wants me to be. This morning I did 3 times the Woodlot loop doing 9.15 in 2:12:50 for a 14:30 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 119 bpm with an elevation gain of 169 feet at 53 comfortable degrees and 89 percent humidity. Just blessed. Picking my brother in law up tonight from the airport.  God bless.