Repeat

 I did exactly the same workout as yesterday except in the opposite direction. I did 8.79 miles in 2:16:03 for a 15:28 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 111 bpm with an elevation gain of 222 feet at an average cadence of 129 spm at 55 degrees. I was tired starting out , but gained a little steam by focusing on the moment. Happy to get the workout in. God bless!

Back at It

 Today I did the usual routine feeling somewhat different because of all the traveling this weekend. Char and I got back just before 9 which meant rushing around to get ready for the morning. I was looking forward to having my Kia Soul back as my means of transportation. I started out doing my out and back and Woodlot/Raynor, but I had to retrace back home for a quick stop on lap 2. I needed up doing lap 2 with Ridge/Kastal/2 x Ryan plus a short out and back on the lower hill of Raynor for approximately 8.7 miles at around a 15:45 minute per mile pace. I was able to get a little strength training and make it to work on time. Started out feeling discouraged and finished feeling better. Have a blessed day!

Longwood Revisited

 Thankfully I had a little flexibility this morning as I did not go into work as I’m headed to Maine for my father’s 80th birthday. I set my alarm for 15 minutes later than usual. I just enjoyed being able to take my time getting around without being rushed. I decided to try the Longwood Loop finishing going through the woods trail at the end. I did 9.01 miles in 2:22:52 at a 15:50 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 154 bpm. I was happy with the workout. It was a beautiful morning and I felt fairly good. In fact this was probably one of my better workouts of late. In Rhode Island heading for Maine. I am planning on doing No walking workouts in Maine— just strength training. God bless !

Not Clicking

 Today everything was off. The technology didn’t work properly. I was kind of slow moving. My commute to work was bad. Everything was off. I did the 3 x Woodlot/Raynor with 3 x the steep hill on Woodlot. My timer went cuplooy so I’m guessing I did around 8.6. Thankfully the Apple Watch still keeps track of distance. Lord willing a trip to Maine tomorrow. God bless!

When It Clicks

 Today is as a day that things were better because thing’s simply went as they should. My Nike Running App finally worked and thus I have all my stats. I finally made it to work on time. There was also slightly less congestion as I worked out. I have found one of the secrets to working out is doing a workout that challenges without making you dig into your reserves. Or as a former mentor once said “Stay on top” of your workouts. I did 2 x Woodlot/Ridge with a short out and back for 8.58 miles in 2:14:29 for a 15:40 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 146 bpm wean average cadence of 129 spm with an elevation gain of 221 feet at 42 degrees.

Finally, I’m going to share a thought with you. One of my hopes is that I would be asked to be a guest speaker at church, or a former school to share some thoughts. It’s not that I think I am attention grabber, but I have had some life experiences that have taught me much. I guess it would be nice if people other than my parents thought that I had something worth sharing. For now I will just do what the Lord has put in front of me. God bless you my friends!

TechNOlogy

 Some trends—- much more local traffic and tech failures. My music fades in and out, my watch stops and starts when it wants, and fatigue is a trend. I did the 3 x Woodlot/Ridge with 2 short hill out and backs and a shortened trip through the trail on the third lap. I did 8.6 miles give or take. I had to do some jogging to make up for my slow pace. I just can’t seem to get my legs moving much. I saw the 7/11 worker walking to work. A guy stopped and said “hello” mistaking me for some else. Anyway, have a blessed day.

Lost

  There are times in your life when you just feel lost. It’s not that you are without purpose it’s just when you can’t see the purpose. I just feel like a visitor at my current address in life. There is a lot of good in where I am right now, but I just feel like a visitor. I can’t put my finger on it or quite articulate it, but I am hoping to find myself someday amongst my brethren. 

Last Friday I was feeling the effects of a stomach ailment. Since I’m always in a state of fatigue, I often push through the initial time of being sick. Saturday was a do nothing day and Sunday was only slightly better. Today I did the 2 x Woodlot Ridge with a short out and back. For some reason my watch stopped during my workout so some distance is missing. Here is that rough distance- probably 8.5 miles in around a 16:17 minute per mile pace— slow. Off to work. God bless!