Looping

 I did the Woodlot Loop 3 times integrating the trail on the last loop. I did 9.26 miles in 2:20:45 for a 15:12 mpm pace with an average heart rate of 164 bpm with an elevation gain of 253 feet at 27 degrees. I felt fortunate to be able to workout! Have a blessed day

Back at It

  Back to work and back to the routine— not all bad. I did the Randall Loop doing 9.18 miles in 2:21:49 for a 15:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 95 bpm with an elevation gain of 346 feet with an average cadence of 128 spm at 29 degrees. Have a blessed day!

Strange Start

 I didn’t set my alarm this morning, but I heard my muted phone vibrating. I checked( sometime before 5) and noticed my daughter Bekah needed me to take her to work as she was having car trouble. I picked her up and drove to my house. I let Bekah drive my car from there. I decided to go for a walk in street clothes as it was raining out. It seemed strange starting out this way, but it was a good change.  As the walk progressed, my mood and outlook improved.  I did 9.3 miles in 2:53:19 for an 18:38 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 68 bpm with an elevation gain of 251 feet with an average cadence of 112 spm at 45 rainy/cloudy degrees. Thank you Lord for this good workout !!

Randall on a Friday

 I definitely am glad it’s Friday. Today I did the Woodlot/Randall Loop doing 9.15 in 2:20:24 for a 15:20 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 155 bpm with an average cadence of 128 spm with an elevation gain of 223 feet at 37 mild degrees. God bless and have a terrific weekend.

Comfort Loop

 There are times when you feel a little fragile and you look for the easiest way to accomplish your goals.  This week I just don’t feel like straying far from home. I did the Woodlot Loop plus a bit for 9.22 miles in 2:19:30 for a 15:07 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 142 bpm with an elevation gain of 190 feet at an average cadence of 129 spm at 33 degrees. Grateful ❤️🙏🏻!

Feeling Like Maine

 The temp was 10 degrees when I woke up. I know Maine was colder, but 10 degrees is cold for Long Island. I knew that adding one more layer would be the answer to my problem of exercising in the cold. I decided on the Medford/Randall Loop for 9.20 in 2:18:58 for a 15:06 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 163 bpm with an elevation gain of 255 feet with an average cadence of 130 spm at 22 degrees. Char had a runny nose and a sore throat so she tested herself for Covid— it was negative. Have a blessed day!

The Blessing of the Mundane

 I was tired when I woke up. My wife didn’t even stir a little bit. In my younger years, I would have stayed in bed. I know however that I am always glad that I did my workout when I am finished. I did the neighborhood loop doing 9.15 miles in 2:17:08 for a 14:59 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 165 bpm with an elevation gain of 213 feet with an average cadence of 131 spm at 21 windy cool degrees. Grateful to be done. Have a blessed day!