Thank You Lord

 This week saw a bit of a resurgence of energy and enthusiasm. I had extra things to go to and do and yet thankfully I had enough energy to complete the tasks. The smoke covering our area has many scampering around in masks again. I decided wisely or not to get my workouts in despite the unhealthy air warnings. I did the two lap plus the short out and back with the adaptation of cutting across the trail on loop two and doing another short out and back. Here are the stats- I did 8.68 miles in 2:17:05 for a 15:47 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 2 feet with an average heart rate of 130 bpm at an average cadence of 128 spm at a more clear 53 degrees. Looking forward to the weekend. God bless you.

Smoking

 The last couple of days we have had smoke filled skies from the forest fires in Canada. Despite the alarmists I decided to go out and do my workout without the good ole mask. I felt okay and did my two loops plus out and back for 8.60 miles in 2:12:21 for a 15:22 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 93 bpm with an elevation gain of 193 feet at an average cadence of 131 spm at 50 degrees. It was a very quiet workout and an easy commute to work. Good workout with the weights as well. Thank you Lore for strength and health!

You Never Know

 For the most part I have been dragging most of the school year. I have had enough energy to complete the required tasks, but I have not had much more than that. Thankfully, today I seemed to get a little extra of energy and a bit of optimism. I am grateful that today has been a bit more encouraging. I did the Apple Court, Kastal, Ryan, Woodlot, Randall Loop today. I did 8.71 in 2:18:11 for a 15:51 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 204 feet with an average heart rate of 151 bpm  with an average cadence of 128 spm at 53 degrees.

   Of note, today there was smoke blanketing the area from Canada. There a wildfires causing poor air throughout the northeast US. We have Bible Study tonight at church. God is so good! 

Slow, but Still a Go

 This was a day when my body just moved slower than I thought that it would. I did the MedfordRandall Loop doing 8.88 in 2:23:40 for. 16:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 135 bpm with an elevation gain of 233 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at 54 degrees. Strength work in, a bit slow to work— still going. God bless you!

A Good Thing Out of a Bad Thing

 There are times in your life when you are just pushing to get all that you can out of life and your endeavors. I have been blessed to have a lot of fun with my training and it has provided much fulfillment. This year I have noticed that pushing in my workouts was just taking too much energy from my everyday life. Some injuries and age related ailments have forced me to make some workout changes. I no longer try to get in 9 miles and I almost never do a regular walking workout on the weekend. I’m too slow and it takes too much mental energy to push to get the distance and extra distance in. Secondly some injuries and knee ailments have forced me to change and cut back on my strength workouts. I have maintained a full body workout, yet I have cut back and minimized it to maintain my strength while changing so not to aggravate my injuries. The minimization has helped revive me and helped me to maintain enthusiasm. I am grateful for the change. The Lord put it in my mind to purchase a bench press support device just before I hurt my shoulder. The Lord knew. Today I did a different version of the two Lap and out and back workout— cutting across the trail to Raynor down the hill and retrace across Kastal for 8.75 miles in 2:18:22 for a 15:49 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 95 bpm with an elevation gain of 212 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 51 degrees.

  I was wiped this weekend, but thankfully I have strength for today. Thank you Lord for your provision for me and my family!

Away With Apprehension

 When there is a lot on your plate and your energy isn’t at its peak you can become apprehensive. It was a long day yesterday and I wasn’t sure how my body would respond today with field day on the agenda. Thankfully my body responded well. I did the 2 loop plus workout doing 8.62 miles in 2:16:49 for a 15:52 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 85 bpm with an elevation gain of 218 feet and an average cadence of 128 spm at 57 degrees. I got my reactive sling shot yesterday for training.  This has allowed me to train through an injury. A lot I could say , but I have a bit to do. God bless and have a great weekend!

You Don’t Know

 This time of year you aren’t quite sure what type of day you will be having until you get out there. I was assuming that I would feel beat, but fortunately I was about average. I’m trying my best not to overextend myself. This morning I did the 3 x Woodlot/Ridge with 3 x the hill and a shortened last loop. I did 8.79 miles in 2:18:28 for a 15:46 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 150 bpm at an elevation gain of 226 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 52 degrees. So far I would put today in the favorable category. God bless you!