Recovery

 Yesterday had it’s school challenges. Today was a bit better. I did the Medford/Randall Loop doing 9.2 miles in 2:19:21 for a 15:09 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 118 bpm with an elevation gain of 224 feet with an average cadence of 133 spm at 36 degrees. Nice workout! God bless!

Christmas Week

 I’m trying to live in grateful, despite the unknowns and problems of the day. This time of year can easily become dulled by allowing the everyday issues of the day to crowd out the optimism of our eternity with Christ. The birth of Christ is a glorious occasion and brought hope to this dark world. The promise of hope is sealed by the blood of Jesus Christ. I pray that many people will accept this gift this Christmas season. A gift must be accepted to come to fruition. The promises of God only come through Christ. 

On the workout side of things I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.11 miles in 2:18:32 for a 15:12 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 102 bpm with an elevation gain of 261 feet with an average cadence of 131 spm at 27 degrees. Today I tried to soak in the sites, sounds, and smells of the season. God bless you!

Tired but Victorious

 I was tired, but thankfully I got around and got the workout done. I did the Woodlot, Ridge, 2 x Ryan , Randall Loop. Thankfully I didn’t see the workout squasher this morning on Whiskey Road. I did 9.03 miles in 2:15:45 for a 15:01 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 148 bpm with an elevation gain of 255 feet with an average cadence of 131 spm at 53 mild degrees. Thankfully I had decent workouts this week. One week and one day until Christmas. Grateful for Jesus!

A Change

  I did the Ridge Loop this morning. I headed out on the late side of usual time. This was the morning where there were a lot of little things that didn’t go quite right, but the big picture worked out okay. My watch paused for no reason for a little over a mile. I did 9.2 miles in around 2:18:00 for approximately a 14:50 minute per mile pace at approximately with approximately 272 foot elevation gain and approximately 113 bpm heart rate with an average cadence of 134 spm at 52 degrees. Nice quiet morning. God is good!

Countdown

 One week from today we start our Christmas break. This morning I was a bit slow getting out, thankfully I was faster getting around. I did the local figure eight plus. I did 9.12 miles in 2:13:57 for a 14:40 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 115 bpm with an elevation gain of 207 feet with an average cadence of 135 spm at 38 degrees. I saw 3 falling stars yesterday morning and 1 this morning. This morning’s you could see the tail of the comet as it slowly disintegrated in the low skies. I always try to be a bit more tuned into things this Christmas time of the year. God bless you!

Improving

 Today I started out kind of moderate, but gradually kept lowering my pace.  I did the Medford/Randall route doing 9.13 in 2:15:48 for a 14:52 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 125 bpm with an elevation gain of 205 feet with an average cadence of 132 spm at 43 degrees. I made it to work on time. God bless.

Good For a Monday

 Even with the early start and good pace, I just made it a little early. At least I didn’t feel rushed. I did the Longwood Loop doing 9.11 miles in 2:16:14 for a 14:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 117 bpm with an elevation gain of 299 feet with an average cadence of 130 spm at 42 degrees. The sky was just a beautiful pink and blue color on the horizon.  I didn’t see the school kids or the dog walker as I was a little early. I’m looking to the Lord. Thank you Lord for your goodness!